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The construction sector is responsible for a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions and faces increasing pressure to reduce carbon intensity while addressing labor shortages and rising costs. This project aims to validate and scale a novel robotic manufacturing process that enables the production of low-carbon, cement-free wall and façade components using circular, locally sourced materials.
Impact Build’s patent-pending Impact Printing technology is a new robotic additive manufacturing method that allows dense materials to be deposited with high controlled velocity without chemical accelerators or formwork. Unlike conventional extrusion-based construction printing, the process enables vertical build-up, isotropic bonding, and high throughput, making it suitable for industrialized and cost-competitive construction.
Within the InnoBooster project, the technology will be validated through real-world pilot projects and testing, including structural, acoustic, fire, and durability assessments. In parallel, production analytics and unit economics will be quantified, and the concept for a deployable, asset-light robotic factory cell will be developed. The project bridges early-stage research and market readiness and lays the foundation for globally scalable, low-carbon building.

The project will focus ofocuses on de-risking both the technical performance and economic feasibility of robotic manufacturing using circular materials. Key planneFirst d steps included the execution of pilot construction projects with architectural and development partners, while next steps include testing of wall and façade systems, and the validation of production throughput.
During the remainder of the project, Impact Build aims to establish performance data for its building components, demonstrate competitive unit economics, and define a develop scalable manufacturing concept based on a modular, deployable factory cell. The project closes the gap between experimental robotic construction methods and industrially viable manufacturing solutions.
The work builds on previous publicly funded research and is closely linked to the further development of the Impact Build start-up. Partnerships with architects, developers, and material suppliers are being strengthened, and follow-on funding through innovation grants and private investment is planned to support commercialization and scale-up.