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  • 1Group of Physical Chemistry of Building Materials, Institute for Building Materials, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland.

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Digital Casting Systems (DCS) enable concrete construction with less material and lower environmental impact. This technology increases production efficiency and allows for optimized structural members using thin formworks, paving the way for industrial adoption.

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  • Development of a coarser mortar mix suitable for industrial needs.
  • Upgrading the digital processing system for industrial scale and control.
  • Prototyping to demonstrate increased production and use of thin formworks.

    • Main Results:

    • DCS enables reduced setting times and minimal hydrostatic pressure on formwork.
    • The process allows for the use of inexpensive, thin formworks.
    • Standard bulk production increased by 50% in prototypes.
    • Casting into ultra-thin formworks was successfully demonstrated.

    Conclusions:

    • DCS presents a viable method for producing optimized structural members with less material and reduced environmental cost.
    • Further development is needed to address industrial concerns regarding efficiency and robustness for full implementation.
    • The technology has the potential to revolutionize concrete construction by making sustainable and efficient methods more accessible.