A stairway holds the potential to transform the overall appearance of any room. Intricate railing banisters are labor-intensive and timely but enrich the beauty of any room.
UNIKAT.railings became the first startup in Germany to incorporate large-scale plastic 3D printing in construction. They provide potential clients with the ability to customize sturdy banisters that are cheaper and faster to manufacture. Their configurator software allows potential clients to select from railing banister patterns or input their designs. The banister is then 3D printed in the Hans Weber machine, based on the dimensions provided by the client.
While being printed in thermoplastic, the banister is strong enough to withhold the bodyweight of a leaning person. The use of 3D printing machines in the construction industry leads to an increase in CO2 efficiency.
Image Credit: https://www.unikat-railings.de/
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Large-scale Plastic 3D Printing in Construction
- The use of large-scale plastic 3D printing in construction creates an opportunity for startups to customize and manufacture banisters quickly and cheaply.
- Customizable Banisters
- The trend of customized banisters through the use of configurator software creates opportunities for startups to tap into the home improvement market.
- Increase in CO2 Efficiency
- The use of 3D printing machines can revolutionize the construction industry by decreasing CO2 emissions during the manufacturing process.
Where This Applies
- Construction
- Incorporating 3D printing in construction can provide innovation for banisters, as well as, other building materials.
- Home Improvement
- As the trend of customized banisters increases, new startups have the opportunity to tap into the home improvement industry.
- Manufacturing
- The use of 3D printing machines in banister manufacturing creates a disruptive opportunity for manufactures to create products that are cheaper and faster to produce.
