Speed

Changing the speed of building.

With ARCS by SQ4D, building full-scale homes is now possible in hours, not days or months.

How SQ4D Saves Time.

Print Speed

Printing concrete at 400-700 inches per minute, each layer is timed precisely to allow the next layer to bond, creating zero down time.

Preparation

Our design and print process streamlines the responsibilities of several trades, including the groundwork needed for plumbers/electricians.

Consolidation

Our ARCS system 3D prints the footings, foundation, and walls – removing the need for manual formwork, brick/block-stacking, and other outdated tasks.

Set-Up

ARCS is fully set-up within 6-8 hours, and when building developments and communities, simply move the machine down the line and continue printing.

24 Hour Printing

Print through the night.

Volume was a significant consideration when designing ARCS. Our machines do not generate the typical measure of noisiness associated with traditional construction, allowing for all-hours printing.

Set-Up Time

6-8 hrs

Faster Than Traditional

3x

Inches Printed Per Minute

400-700

Building Speed.

When compared to traditional construction methods, the speed at which SQ4D builds is no contest. Even with a generous estimate of 8 weeks to build a 1,900 sq. ft. home, our 48 hour print time is unparalleled.

Designed To Cut Building Time.

SQ4D’s 3D printer capable of building full-sized commercial and residential structures was designed with speed in mind.

Homes are entirely printed on-site in a matter of hours.
The printer is fully set up and ready to print in 6-8 hours.
ARCS runs quietly, allowing for unintrusive 24-hour-printing.
Our machine handles footings, foundations, walls, etc., all-in-one.
Manual formwork is not necessary thanks to our printing process.
SQ4D’s automation removes the need for drilling holes for plumbing/electric.

Traditional Construction

Entire homes generally take several months to complete.
Set up is a highly involved process, comprising of various moving parts.
The typical noise level generated does not permit residential late night building.
All aspects are built independently from the next, delaying the entire process.
Formwork adds to the overall time and cost of a project.
Additional labor required by tradesman to prepare for electrical and plumbing.

Additional Features.

Cost

Operates at a fraction of the cost of what is currently necessary to build a quality home.

Strength

Our concrete compression strength tests exceed the industry standard by double.

Safety

By automating the building process, 3D printing is safer for workers than any alternative.