SAEKI, a Switzerland-based startup, has announced its launch with a $2.3M seed funding round, focusing on a significant challenge in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry—the slow and costly manufacture of large components. By utilizing 3D printing technology and industrial robots, the company aims to create fully automated plants capable of producing large-scale items, ranging from aircraft wings to construction site installations. The startup, founded in 2021 by Andrea Perissinotto, Oliver Harley, and Matthias Leschok, is attempting to turn complex designs into reality. The team plans to save concrete and CO2 by developing a method to produce custom concrete formwork in a cost-effective way. SAEKI’s approach combines 3D printing and milling with industrial robots that can print formwork up to several meters in length, promising a more efficient process and unlimited design complexity. Check out the full story here: 3dprint.com/...