To be printed in just 10 days, this Demo House will be constructed through a ‘Robotic Arm Printer’ and will illustrate a hybrid 3D printing methodology (Onsite and Offsite printing) for the first time using the same printer
Thiruvananthapuram, NFAPost: Deep Tech Startup Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions, which specializes in Construction 3D Printing, has launched construction of the first 3D-printed structure in Kerala at the premises of Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra (KESNIK), a State-run entity, in the city. The Launch event was held today (2nd August 2023)
The onsite printing of this 3D-printed structure has been initiated in association with KESNIK and has been designed as a Demo House on a builtup area of approx 350 sq.ft. It will be an exhibition of rapid construction and mass customisation through 3D printing.
Tvasta, founded by IIT Madras Alumni, has been in the industry for seven years and has completed more than 5,000 sq. ft. of 3D printed construction across India.
Several eminent dignitaries and stakeholders including, Kerala Minister of Housing and Revenue K Rajan, KESNIK Director Dr. Febi Varghese, KESNIK CTO R. Jayan and Kerala Start-up Mission Director Anoop P Ambika, among others.
Addressing the launch event Kerala Minister of Housing and Revenue K Rajan said as the construction industry in Kerala is growing due to new construction programmes, housing policies and principles.
“Introducing Tvasta’s technology to the construction community is hopeful. Kerala faces problems due to sudden climate changes, so the potential of this technology is promising as it is durable, rapid and sustainable,” said Kerala Minister of Housing and Revenue K Rajan.
The project will be carried out through a robotic arm printer and will illustrate hybrid 3D printing methodology (offsite and onsite printing) for the first time using the same printer. The entire printing period is about 10 days, inclusive of both printing methodologies. While offsite printing has been completed, onsite printing has been initiated.
Speaking about this project, Tvasta Manufacturing Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Adithya VS said the company is proud to collaborate with KESNIK, a pioneering organisation in cost effective and sustainable construction.
“Through this collaboration, we aim to create awareness on the benefits of construction 3D printing and increase the utilisation of the technology in government initiatives. We hope that the demo structure will be a congregating point for the talented Kerala construction industry,” said Tvasta Manufacturing Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Adithya VS.
KESNIK is a State-run organisation established in 1989 for the practice and propagation of Cost Effective and Environment Friendly construction techniques. Cost Effective Environment Friendly (CEEF) technology propounded by KESNIK became a practical alternative to the high priced existing processes.
Founded in 2016 by IIT Madras Alumni, Tvasta developed a ‘Made in India’ technology focusing on leveraging Automation and Robotics in 3D Printing Platforms for faster, economical and sustainable construction methods compared to conventional technologies. The start-up is currently based out of Chennai and Bengaluru.
India’s First 3D Printed House was constructed by Tvasta in the IIT Madras Campus, demonstrating its capabilities and feasibility in the actualization of a physical structure. This pilot structure along with the indigenously developed technology also marks the start-up’s endeavours in highlighting a potential alternative solution that may address India’s housing and infrastructure challenges.
Additionally, Tvasta has successfully constructed India’s first 3D printed Monument ‘Ananta Siras’ for the 75th Anniversary of The India Cements Ltd. in Chennai last year. Tvasta has also successfully constructed India’s first 3D printed Security Pavillion in collaboration with Godrej Construction in Mumbai this year. It is designed and developed to be climate-responsive.
ABOUT TVASTA
Tvasta is a deep-technology start 3D printing startup, based out of Chennai. They develop and deploy advanced industrial 3D printers to digitise the construction sector. They are India’s leading full-stack developer for 3D printing solutions, offering the complete 3D printing portfolio of Machine, Material, Software and Printing Strategy.
Tvasta has been in the industry for seven years and has completed more than 5,000 sq. ft. of 3D printed construction. They take pride in developing their printers indigenously, following the principles of Atma Nirbhar. They have executed eight construction projects using 3D printing technology for esteemed organisations including India Cements, Godrej Construction, Tamil Nadu Cricket Association and Indian Air Force, among others.
Tvasta was co-founded by three IIT Madras Alumni – Mr. Adithya VS (Dept of Mechanical Engineering), Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Vidyashankar C. (Dept of Electrical Engineering), Chief Operating Officer, and Mr. Parivarthan Reddy (Dept of Mechanical Engineering), Chief Technology Officer.
Tvasta has developed indigenously, an entire technological value-chain in the area of Construction 3D Printing. This includes Production and Assembly Strategy – the Construction 3D Printer, Proprietary raw material of a special mix design used for printing, the Software – and the Printing Strategy. As the leading End-to-End Technology, Product, Platform and Solutions Developer for Construction 3D Printing in India, Tvasta’s cornerstone is its substantial Intellectual Property Portfolio.
