Polyuse Inc. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Directors: Takuya Iwamoto / Wataru Ooka; "Polyuse"), which develops and operates 3D printing robots that help the construction industry tackle its labor shortage and further improve safety and efficiency in the post-COVID era, will launch a demonstration experiment toward real-world implementation with Yoshimura Construction Industries Co., Ltd. (Head office: Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City; Representative: Ryoichi Yoshimura; "Yoshimura Construction Industries"), a leading construction company based in Kyoto Prefecture. Through this joint demonstration experiment, we will work with Yoshimura Construction Industries toward the industry's first on-site implementation.
- Background of the two companies leading to this partnership
■ Polyuse is a startup founded last year by members with expertise in construction, hardware, software, materials, business development and other fields. Since its founding, it has been pursuing development to update the construction industry through the power of technology.
Today, in response to challenges facing the civil engineering field, such as shortages of specialized personnel and rising costs caused by reliance on existing construction methods and site conditions, we are focusing on technology and business development that delivers more efficient and fundamental solutions, combining automated 3D fabrication technology, control technology and other advanced technologies while ensuring safety, transparency and legal compliance.
■ Since its founding in 1908 (Meiji 41), Yoshimura Construction Industries has, under its management philosophy of "contributing to the local community by combining human strength with state-of-the-art technology," consistently responded to the needs of each era as a general contractor and delivered high-quality projects.
Polyuse takes an integrated approach through its dedicated team, covering everything from developing safe, practical technology with simple operation to supporting on-site implementation and developing and operating related functions and services. Yoshimura Construction Industries holds "safety," "comfort" and "community contribution" as its core beliefs and has built up an extensive construction track record over many years. We have entered into this collaboration because we believe this partnership will not only help solve the industry's challenges but also become a major, socially meaningful initiative, both as a step toward the industry's future business continuity and in terms of work-style reform.
- Our aspirations for this initiative
In recent years, the construction industry has faced a chronic labor shortage, a high-cost structure stemming from heavy reliance on existing construction methods and site conditions, and many other inefficiencies.
For all of us living in an age when anything can happen, the people who work in the construction industry, creating safety and security in our daily lives, are indispensable.
Precisely because the construction industry will continue to support society in the years ahead, Polyuse believes that "from now on, we must push transformation further and never be afraid to keep changing."
By combining Polyuse's specialized and comprehensive technical capabilities with Yoshimura Construction Industries' long-standing trust and track record as a general contractor, we will co-create both the excitement and the new normal of a next-generation construction industry in which people and technology (robots) work together.
- Comment from Seiichi Yoshimura, Director, Yoshimura Construction Industries Co., Ltd.
As the world advances at a dizzying pace, IT is increasingly being introduced in the construction industry as well. However, the methods for constructing concrete in building and civil engineering have not changed significantly in a century. With an eye to the post-COVID era, we look forward to jointly researching and developing new construction methods that do not depend solely on people, using 3D printing and other technologies.
Company URL: https://yoshimurakensetu.co.jp
- After the joint demonstration experiment
Going forward, by actively pursuing discussions and partnerships with people working in the construction industry across Japan, we will strive to solve industry challenges such as the labor shortage, high management costs including materials and labor, strengthening on-site safety in the post-COVID era, the disposal of materials (environmental considerations) and noise, with the aim of contributing to the growth of the Japanese economy through the construction industry.
In addition, we have been holding discussions with outside experts since our founding, and we plan to establish an association aimed at promoting the adoption of technology in the construction industry, further optimizing the operation of construction robots at construction sites, and developing construction technologies.
* Universities, research institutions, government officials and other companies interested in collaborating with Polyuse or in construction robots are welcome to contact our PR team at the dedicated inquiry email address below.
- Demonstration experiment
Location: On the premises of the head office of Yoshimura Construction Industries Co., Ltd., 135 Nishinokyo Ogura-cho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8414
Date and time: Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 4:30 p.m.
Overview: Extrusion printing experiment using a small construction 3D printing robot with mortar
* The experiment will last up to about 1 hour 30 minutes.
* Attendance is by invitation only. (In some cases, we may ask you to meet with us beforehand. Thank you for your understanding.)
* Due to COVID-19, the number of visitors is limited. Same-day registration is not available. We appreciate your understanding.
* Photography, audio recording and the like are not permitted on the day. If you need such materials, please consult Polyuse and we will provide them.
- Company overview
Company name: Polyuse Inc.
Location: Hamamatsucho Diya Bldg. 2F, 2-2-15 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo (development base in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Founded: June 2019
Representative Directors: Takuya Iwamoto / Wataru Ooka
Business: Development and application of 3D printing technology in construction and architecture; development of 3D-printed houses
Concept video: https://youtu.be/ROiuYQ5Onb0
Company URL: https://peraichi.com/landing_pages/view/polyuse
[Media inquiries regarding this release]
Polyuse Inc. PR: info@polyuse.xyz
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