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3D Concrete Printing

The future of homebuilding is happening now—right here in Greeley. Aims Community College, in partnership with Alquist 3D, is offering a groundbreaking program that includes an Intro to 3D Concrete Printing course and a Hands-On Lab where you’ll learn to operate the technology behind this innovative, sustainable construction method. Get in on the ground floor of a high-demand industry that's transforming how we build.

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Introduction to 3D Concrete Printing

Online Course

The Introduction to 3D Concrete Printing non-credit course teaches you the 3D printing technology, carbon-friendly materials, and processes essential to a career in this innovative discipline. Immediately after completing this low-cost training, you’ll be ready to put your new skills to work. 

Topics covered in the introduction course include:

  • The origins and history of 3D construction printing, its benefits vs traditional construction methods and how it can be used with modern machinery
  • Robotics in 3D concrete printing, how they position themselves, and how they operate within 3DCP
  • Material science, printing characteristics of cementitious materials, machinery, additives and testing
  • Design limitations and characteristics, critical parameters of toolpath generation and feasibility assessment

New course starting the first Monday of each month

Fully Online | Self-Paced | 20-25 Hours to Completion

This cutting-edge training prepares you for a career in building sustainable, affordable homes using innovative 3D printing technology. Gain experience in digital design, material science, and robotic programming, and become a part of the revolution in the 3D Concrete Printing industry.

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3D Concrete Printing Hands-On Lab

This hands-on course, offered at the Greeley Campus Applied Technology and Trades Center, offers comprehensive, hands-on education, uniquely integrating 3DCP material science with coding and design.

At this time, the hands-on lab is available only to students who have completed the Introduction course. 

Next session coming soon!

About the Hands-on Lab

3DCP Coding & Design

This portion of the 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) hands-on class bridges the gap between digital design and robotic execution, providing participants with essential skills in 2D sketching, robotic manipulation, and G-code generation for 3D printing. Through a mix of guided instruction, hands-on exercises, and practical demonstrations, students will gain a solid foundation in 3DCP workflows, from initial design to robotic execution.

Course Highlights and Learning Activities
  • Classroom instruction with follow-along exercises to gain familiarity with Rhino 8.
  • Setting up design environments, including unit specifications and file management.
  • Command-line navigation to select and implement various design tools.
  • Sketching fundamentals, generating and manipulating points, lines, and arcs to create a closed 2D sketch.
  • Design exercises, including student-created sketches and structured tasks from printed handouts.
  • Multi-stage print planning, designing door and window openings for a 3DCP build.
     

3DCP Printing Material Science

This portion of the 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) hands-on class provides an in-depth understanding of the essential processes, equipment, and techniques required for successful concrete printing. Combining lectures, hands-on assembly, and live demonstrations, this course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to operate, troubleshoot, and optimize 3DCP systems.

Course Highlights and Learning Activities
  • Lecture on Batch Mixing vs. Continuous Mixing Systems, their components, and operational differences.
  • Hands-on physical examination of a batch mixing system and its major components.
  • Dry run of the batch mixing system, highlighting its different control functions.
  • Walkthrough of the cleanout procedure, ensuring proper maintenance and longevity.
     

“There is nowhere else on the planet where so much is happening all in one place to move structural 3D printing forward.”

Zachary Mannheimer
Alquist Founder
Alquist founder and CEO Zachary Mannheimer speaks at Aims Community College Welcome Center on October 6, 2023, to announce the new partnership between Alquist 3D, Aims Community College, and the city of Greeley.

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