WASP's architectural 3D printing technology serves the students of ESEB and Cantieri dell’Arte to promote research and sustainable development in the Italian construction sector.
The Fondazione ITS Academy "Cantieri dell’Arte", of which ESEB Ente Sistema Edilizia Brescia is a founding member, has recently acquired a model of Crane WASP, the architectural 3D printer for the construction sector. This makes it the first Italian educational institution to have large-scale 3D printing technology for construction in its laboratories.
The use of this technology will be integrated into the training and research courses offered by the school. Students will have the opportunity to learn how the machine operates and to use it for the development of research projects and concrete, sustainable applications in the construction sector.
Designed and manufactured entirely in Italy, Crane WASP is the first architectural 3D printing system capable of printing with locally sourced natural materials and agricultural waste, as well as standardized construction materials. Its modular and scalable structure allows it to easily adapt even to small spaces, making it suitable for use in laboratories and indoor environments. With over 10 years of experience, Crane WASP has established itself as a reference product in the field of 3D printing for construction, becoming the first Italian architectural 3D printer to be marketed worldwide.
The adoption of this technology by ESEB and ITS Academy Cantieri dell’Arte represents a significant milestone for the Italian construction landscape. Technologies and knowledge that were once reserved for a limited number of 3D printing specialists are now becoming practical tools in the construction sector. Thanks to the training courses, these technologies are spreading and laying the foundation for a future where 3D printing will become an everyday tool in the construction field.
