Putzmeister leverages pumping acumen for 3D printing precision

One of the top global brands in concrete pumping is applying precision mix delivery to the emerging practice of 3D printing. Putzmeister America Inc. presents Karlos 3D as a mobile machine with mix or mortar-placing robotics to reduce set-up times typical of truss-type assemblies erected on building or home footprint perimeters in 3D field printing operations. With an 85-ft. reach,…

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Concrete boom pump safety measures go ballistic

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Python Protective Covers and Sleeves put safety at the forefront of concrete pumping by reducing the risks associated with pipe blow-outs and slurry spatter. Product developers credit Python performance to ballistic-grade fabric technology coupled with a user-friendly, universal design to protect workers, equipment and jobsites. The covers and sleeves are designed to distribute high pressure mix or slurry bursts through overlapping-pocketed material. Upon impact, internally tucked fabric releases, absorbing kenetic energy and ballooning the cover or sleeve up to 30 percent more than its original size.

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