Platypus X12
Mobile gantry 3D concrete printer that self-unfolds via a 'robotic transformer' into a 12 x 6 m printer
Price on request
At a glance
Specifications
| Dimensions | Print width 12 m, height 6 m, customisable length (extended rails option) |
|---|---|
| Tools | Tursiops extruder; options: medium pump/mixer, 2.5/3.5 t silo, Ultimatecrete material |
| Other | Unfolds in ~20 min; folds into mobile crane for transport |
What it does
Concrete 3d printing
Where it works
About the maker
- Company
- LUYTEN
- Based in
- Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Status
- Active
- Sold in
- Australia
- Rental or as a service
- Not found
Facts from the maker’s own website (luyten3d.com), last checked 2026-10-30.
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Buyer’s guide: 3D concrete printers
How they work
A gantry or robot arm extrudes the material along the digital path; some print on site, others in a factory for precast parts.
What to check before buying
- Print size and speed
- Approved materials and building codes in your country
- Sold, rented or printing as a service