Polyuse Inc. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Directors: Takuya Iwamoto / Wataru Ooka; hereinafter "Polyuse"), which develops robotics, IoT and other technologies specialized for the construction industry, is working with Maeda Corporation (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Soji Maeda; hereinafter "Maeda") toward the real-world deployment of "construction 3D printers." By combining Polyuse's "comprehensive technical capabilities and speed" with Maeda's "specialized knowledge of the construction industry and strong ability to roll out solutions," the two companies aim to bring the technology into practical use in the construction industry.
Polyuse and Maeda have held discussions over a long period and have been thinking together about "the construction industry of the future."
◼Background to This Demonstration at Polyuse
Since its founding, Polyuse has believed that the "coexistence of people and technology on construction sites" will become indispensable to the construction industry going forward, and has been promoting its "construction 3D printer" business as a solution to the challenges facing the industry, such as labor shortages and rising costs.
In doing so, we have drawn on Polyuse's multidisciplinary technologies and development structure to develop and verify many key elements one by one, including steady technology development, building out operations and a range of data analyses.
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In our main business of construction 3D printers, we have carried out a variety of demonstration trials on the future of construction, both on our own and with partner companies, under the theme of the "coexistence of people and technology on construction sites," and in FY2021 we have reached the stage of moving forward with real-world deployment on actual construction sites.
Now, by carrying out construction work that doubles as a joint demonstration with Maeda, a company that has built the towns where people live for many years and brought to life so many of society's hopes, we aim to further accelerate our progress toward "the real-world deployment of construction 3D printers."
◼Background to Maeda Corporation's Joint Demonstration with Polyuse
For some time, Maeda has been discussing and verifying how the multidisciplinary technologies and development structure it possesses could help address the fundamental industry challenges faced on construction sites, such as labor shortages and rising costs.
Maeda has long carried out construction and construction-related work in the construction industry. In recent years, aiming to transform itself into a comprehensive infrastructure services company, it has expanded into the operation of infrastructure such as public facilities, while actively pursuing open innovation through co-creation to solve increasingly diverse social challenges. We believe that by conducting this joint demonstration together, Maeda and Polyuse will make further progress toward "real-world deployment."
(ICI Center, Maeda Corporation)
◼[Comment from Tetsuya Mishima, Executive Officer, Maeda Corporation]
- In 2019, we opened the ICI Center as an open innovation platform for solving social challenges through the innovative technologies and ideas of startups and other partners. In the construction industry, which is responsible for building the roads and buildings that form the foundation of social life, labor shortages are a pronounced social challenge, and we believe the real-world deployment of construction 3D printers will be a major step toward solving it. Through this co-creation with Polyuse, by carrying out construction work that doubles as a joint demonstration, we will bring about the early real-world deployment of construction 3D printers in Japan while presenting a tangible vision of the future of construction, thereby accelerating our efforts to achieve one of the SDGs, "Sustainable Cities and Communities."
Corporate website: https://www.maeda.co.jp/
ICI Center website: https://www.ici-center.jp/
◼Joint Demonstration Overview
- Using a construction 3D printer in an environment close to that of an actual construction site, we will construct a civil engineering structure with a focus on labor savings and cost reduction.
- Period: June 1–7, 2021 (on several of these days, tours of the construction 3D printer and other equipment and guided visits to the ICI Center are planned)
- Location: On the premises of Maeda Corporation's ICI Center, 5270 Terada, Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture 302-0021
* Depending on the COVID-19 situation in and around the Kanto region, the tours may be canceled.
* Due to COVID-19, the tours will be strictly by invitation only for the parties concerned. (In some cases, we may ask to arrange a preliminary meeting beforehand. Thank you for your understanding.)
* Separate tour days will also be arranged for members of the media, who will be invited individually.
* As a rule, we ask that you refrain from photography, audio recording and the like on the day without our prior consent. If you need to do so, please consult Polyuse.
Image of construction using our in-house-developed construction 3D printer
A past tour (1)
A past tour (2)
◼Roles of Each Company in This Joint Demonstration
Polyuse: Development of the construction 3D printer
Maeda: Sharing the knowledge it has built up on construction 3D printers, planning and supporting the demonstration, and using and evaluating the construction 3D printer
◼Future Plans
Building on this joint demonstration, we will work more closely with all parties concerned to make improvements suited to construction sites throughout Japan, with the aim of full-scale operation on construction sites.
Chronic labor shortages are expected to continue and the COVID-19 pandemic has yet to subside, but in construction, arguably the most important domain of the construction industry, Polyuse will continue to pursue the development, adoption and spread of technology that becomes the standard for the construction industry of the future, under the theme of the "coexistence of people and technology on construction sites."
*General contractors, other companies, researchers and local governments interested in collaborating with Polyuse or in our robots are welcome to contact the Polyuse Inc. Public Relations Department below.
◼About Polyuse Inc.
Company name: Polyuse Inc.
Location: Hamamatsucho Diya Bldg. 2F, 2-2-15 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo (development base in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Representative Directors: Takuya Iwamoto / Wataru Ooka
Business: Planning, design, manufacture and sale of hardware, software and services specialized for the construction industry, centered on construction 3D printers
Founded: June 2019
URL: https://polyuse.xyz/
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Polyuse Inc. Public Relations Department
Email: info@polyuse.xyz
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