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So Many Events, So Much Innovation: AMC at the Center of Construction’s Future
This summer, AMC research made itself seen and experienced. From the grand opening of the Digital Construction Site to interactive demonstrations during TU Braunschweig’s Campus Xperience, several public-facing events highlighted how future construction technologies are not only being imagined, but actively built by researchers within the collaborative research center TRR 277 AMC. A Milestone: Opening of the Digital Construction Site On July 3, the Digital Construction Site (DCS) was officially inaugurated on TU Braunschweig’s East Campus. The research infrastructure, one …
AMC Summer School 2025 – Research, Transfer & Team Spirit by the Lake
In June 2025, around 80 researchers from the Collaborative Research Centre TRR 277 AMC gathered for the annual AMC Summer School at Lake Ammersee. Over four days, participants engaged in focused discussions, presentations, and strategic planning – bridging fundamental research and its application in the construction industry. Focus: From Lab to Construction Site A key theme was the question: How can 3D printing research in construction be brought closer to real-world application? Together, we explored: • The role of start-ups …
AMC at the 100th Anniversary of the Deutsches Museum – Inspiring the Next Generation with 3D Printing
We were honored to take part in the 100th anniversary celebration of the Deutsches Museum in Munich with a hands-on workshop designed to introduce children and families to the fascinating potential of 3D printing in construction. Together with Anna Keune and Ziva Simsic from Project Ö, we hosted a workshop that bridged the digital and physical worlds. Participants first explored digital design by creating their own structures using Tinkercad in the TUMlab at the Deutsches Museum. They then brought their …
Guest Lecture by Renowned Architect Waldemar Korte
As part of the seminar “Digital Design and Construction” hosted by the Institute for Construction Engineering and Management (IBB) and the Institute of Geodesy and Photogrammetry (IGP) at Technische Universität Braunschweig, a special guest lecture took place on May 13, 2025, featuring architect Waldemar Korte (MENSE-KORTE). Korte is a pioneer of 3D concrete printing in Germany and co-developer of the DREIHAUS concept – a modular, fully 3D-printed multi-family building. The lecture was organized in close collaboration with the Collaborative Research …
Science you can touch – AMC research at Girls’Day 2025
This year’s Girls’Day – Future Day for Girls gave students an opportunity to discover how the construction industry is changing – and to get a first-hand look at innovations from the Collaborative Research Center TRR 277 Additive Manufacturing in Construction (AMC). In collaboration with the Institute of Steel Structures and the Institute for Construction Engineering and Managementc at TU Braunschweig, AMC doctoral researchers Marc Müggenberg and Gerrit Placzek introduced participants to the fascinating world of 3D printing in construction. Through …
Building the Future – Insights from the AMC – TRR 277 Symposium at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
On March 31 and April 1, 2025, the AMC – TRR 277 Symposium Building the Future: From “Form Follows Function” to “Form Follows Material” took place at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. More than 100 participants from research and industry gathered to discuss the latest advancements in digital design, robotic fabrication, and material-driven construction. The symposium was opened by Prof. Dr. Stefan Kollmannsberger, who organized the event in collaboration with the Collaborative Research Center AMC. This was followed by a welcome address from …
Symposium: Building the Future
The AMC Symposium: Building the Future explores the transition from Bauhaus’ guiding principle “Form Follows Function” to the contemporary leading theme “Form Follows Material.” This two-day event brings together leading researchers and industry experts to discuss the future of construction, digital structures, and sustainable materials. March 31 – April 1, 2025 Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Maurice-Halbwachs-Auditorium (Steubenstraße 6, Haus F, Weimar) Key Topics: Additive Manufacturing in Construction Digital Structures and Computational Design Sustainable Building Materials Bauhaus Principles in the Digital Age …
Discover the Future of Construction: AMC at formnext, Frankfurt
Frankfurt, November 2024 – From November 20–22, 2024, the Collaborative Research Center TRR 277 “Additive Manufacturing in Construction” (AMC) will present its cutting-edge research and innovations at formnext / Built Environment Additive Manufacturing BE-AM Exhibition 2024 📍 Location: Hall 11, Booth 47-49 The AMC team will feature interactive exhibits that highlight advancements in additive manufacturing technologies for construction. Visitors are encouraged to join us for engaging discussions on how digital and additive manufacturing is transforming construction processes and materials. Keynote …
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Press release: Strong Network for Research Progress
Braunschweig/Munich, November 2024 – AMC Meeting Focuses on Publication Strategies and Discusses Sustainable 3D Printing Applications in Construction On November 11 and 12, 2024, over 70 scientists from the Collaborative Research Center AMC TRR 277 gathered online for the quarterly Cross-Project Workshop to present recent project developments, publication strategies, and networking plans for the second funding period. The meeting offered an important platform for aligning projects and laying the groundwork for continued collaboration. The core focus of AMC TRR …
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Press release: Hands-on research with the 3D printer at the Long Night of Museums in Munich
Munich, October 2024 – The Collaborative Research Center Additive Manufacturing in Construction /TRR 277 AMC made a significant impact at the Long Night of Museums in Munich, held at the iconic Deutsches Museum. As part of the 25th anniversary of the city-wide cultural event, AMC brought cutting-edge construction technology to life through hands-on workshops and live demonstrations, sparking immense public interest. Making research tangible At the TUMlab, AMC researchers led by Anna Keune and the Ö project organised the ‘Clay …
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