LAYERED - A Robot for Surface Finishing

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Tor Alva is Growing

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“STEP2” Unit at NEST Inaugurated

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Flying Digital Timber

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Introduction

Initiated in 2014, the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) Digital Fabrication aims to revolutionise architecture through the seamless combination of digital technologies and physical building processes. Over 60 researchers from six different academic disciplines collaborate to develop ground-breaking technologies for tomorrow’s construction. Their research allows Switzerland to take a leading position within the global field of digital fabrication. The NCCR Digital Fabrication is the first NCCR focused on architecture and construction funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). Initiated at ETH Zurich, it is partnered with EPF Lausanne, the Hochschule für Technik Rapperswil, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, the Bern University of Applied Sciences and Empa.

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03.10.2024

LAYERED - A Robot for Surface Finishing

LAYERED's mission is to revolutionise the construction industry with autonomous construction robots designed to significantly enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Their technology aims to transform construction practices by automating repetitive, labour-intensive tasks through a unique…

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02.10.2024

Tor Alva is Growing

Currently the fourth and final floor of Tor Alva is being assembled on site with its six meter tall columns. Later the double dome will be constructed and the metal staircase erected, provided the autumn weather remains stable.

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30.09.2024

“STEP2” Unit at NEST Inaugurated

End of august EMPA inaugurated the module in Dübendorf. The STEP2 unit aims to realise holistic solutions for construction projects that take all important aspects into account from the very beginning through the collaboration of all partners involved along the entire value chain.

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30.09.2024

Flying Digital Timber

The Caschlatsch installation consists of 2000 beams. The structure was designed and manufactured by participants of the MAS ETH DFAB with parametric tools and augmented reality. The project combines research projects of Gramazio Kohler Research, some of which were implemented for the first time.

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23.09.2024

Digital Concrete 2024

Robert Flatt initiated the Digital Concrete Conference in 2018. At this year's fourth edition in Munich, he and his team from the Chair of Physical Chemistry of Building Materials were on site to present their research.

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23.09.2024

From AI Fundamentals to Cutting-Edge Applications in AEC

The NCCR Digital Fabrication co-organised the Design++ Summer School: AI in AEC. Programme participantes delved into the transformative potential of machine learning and generative AI in reshaping building ideation and expediting sustainable design and construction management within the AEC domain.

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Events

Future of Construction 2024

05.11.2024 - 07.11.2024

Future of Construction 2024 Symposium

The Future of Construction Symposium 2024 is taking place 5–7 November 2024 at the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio, Switzerland. This year, the symposium will be themed “Making the Past Productive” and it is organised by the professorship on Fabrication…

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14.11.2024

"Nationaler Zukunftstag" at ETH Zurich

On the morning of 14 November 2023, ETH Zurich will open the doors to the world of science for children! They will have the opportunity to discover a range of interesting projects as part of the NCCR DFAB programme.Please note that the places in the NCCR DFAB programme are already fully booked this year.

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14.09.2024 - 15.09.2024

Design Modelling Symposium 2024: Human-Robot Interaction

Construction, as any act of making, can suffer from unpredictability, thus, requiring on-the-fly adjustments. Recent advancements in construction robotics are mostly limited to predefined construction plans with few breakthroughs for unstructured environments. Human-in-the-loop workflows combine human flexibility with robotic precision providing a synergistic partnership that can…

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IASS24

26.08.2024 - 30.08.2024

IASS 2024

The NCCR Digital Fabrication, in collaboration with ETH Zürich, is pleased to host the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) annual symposium on 26-30 August 2024. The theme of IASS 2024 is “Redefining the Art of Structural Design” which will…

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11.06.2024

Innovative Construction Technologies

Innovative technologies are revolutionising the construction industry. This is why Innovation Zurich, ETH Zurich and NCCR Digital Fabrication are inviting visitors to the "Innovative Bautechnologien" event at the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich.Digitalisation is progressing rapidly and is not stopping at the construction industry. But what technologies are available? Which ones are on…

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