BOD2
Gantry-based 3D construction printer for buildings up to three stories
A modular, CE-certified printer configured per project. Operates with a crew of four on custom homes, multi-unit residential, and complex commercial builds. Used by customers in 35+ countries.
The BOD2 prints large-scale buildings directly on site
The BOD2 is the result of years of field experience and continuous engineering improvements. More than 50 units have been delivered and operated worldwide across housing, commercial, public, and infrastructure projects.
How the BOD2 covers the print area
It moves along three axes, X, Y and Z, for full reach across the print area, following a path generated from a digital 3D model and placing material where the model calls for it.
The gantry is modular. Frames are added in fixed increments along each axis, so the same printer scales from a single house to a run of terraced units.
40 m
(131 ft)
Max. print length
250 mm/s
(9.8 in/s)
Max. printing speed
4
Person operating crew
Modular aluminium gantry
The system is a lightweight aluminium truss, assembled on site in 2.5 m (8.2 ft) modules to reach up to 14 m (46 ft) wide, 40 m (131 ft) long and 8.5 m (28 ft) tall. The same four-person crew installs and removes it with a crane.
Produced in Denmark and fully CE certified in compliance with EU machinery regulations.
Modular aluminium gantry
The system is a lightweight aluminium truss, assembled on site in 2.5 m (8.2 ft) modules to reach up to 14 m (46 ft) wide, 40 m (131 ft) long and 8.5 m (28 ft) tall. The same four-person crew installs and removes it with a crane.
Produced in Denmark and fully CE certified in compliance with EU machinery regulations.
Concrete printhead
A re-engineered tangential steel nozzle that follows the direction of travel continuously, producing smooth or textured wall finishes directly from the digital model.
Layer width up to 500 mm (19.7 in), layer height up to 75 mm (3 in). Nozzle replaced via quick-release system with no tools required.
Remote operation and control
The printer is operated from any device via WiFi or ethernet through a web-based interface.
Cameras on the printhead provide live visual coverage of the print. The printer also includes a separate surveillance system mounted on the Z-axis columns.
Remote operation and control
The printer is operated from any device via WiFi or ethernet through a web-based interface.
Cameras on the printhead provide live visual coverage of the print. The printer also includes a separate surveillance system mounted on the Z-axis columns.
Full specification sheet
All specifications for the standard BOD2 configuration. Printable area varies by project. Use the COBOD Configurator to size your setup before requesting a quote.
Machine & dimensions
Max. Printable Area (PA)
14.62 m | 47.97 ft (X-Axis)
49.41 m | 162.11 ft (Y-Axis)
8.53 m | 28.00 ft (Z-Axis, incl. concrete bases)
Max. Installation Area (IA)
18.69 m | 61.32 ft (X-Axis)
50.53 m | 165.78 ft (Y-Axis)
12.44 m | 40.81 ft (Z-Axis, incl. concrete bases)
Performance
Max. Printing Speed
250 mm/s | 9.84 in/s
Layer Height
Up to 75 mm | 2.95 in
Layer Width
Up to 500 mm | 19.69 in
Recommended Operating Temperature
5 - 45 °C | 41 - 113 °F
Hose Compatibility
DN50
Max. Aggregate Size
8 mm | 0.31 in
Operation
Recommended Team
1 Printer Operator (PO), 1 Printer Operator Assistant (POA)
1 Material Operator (MO), 1 Material Operator Assistant (MOA)
(Hand-on helpers are also recommended as supporting team members)
Printer Setup Time
Depends on the printer configuration. Minimum of 6 hours
Operational Interface
COBOD Web Control Interface
Supported Browsers
Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and other browsers compatible with Windows operating systems
Network Connections
Wi-Fi or LAN
Warranty
14 months
Print with real concrete
COBOD printers run on locally sourced concrete, not pre-bagged mortar. Use standard ingredients, control your own mix, and avoid being locked into a proprietary material supply chain.
THE MATERIAL
Locally sourced concrete
Print with locally sourced concrete using standard materials and aggregates up to 10 mm (3/8 in). No proprietary mixes. No material lock-in. Typical strength: 30–35 MPa (~4,400-5,100 PSI).
THE DELIVERY
Flexible material supply
Use ready-mix trucks or batch concrete directly on site. COBOD gives you the flexibility to work with local suppliers or control the full mix yourself.
Example projects built with BOD2
The BOD2 has been used across housing, commercial, industrial, and public building projects worldwide.
HAVELAR | PORTUGAL
Recycling Center Office
Havelar printed a 500 m² (5,400 SF) recycling center office for the Municipality of Matosinhos in nine days, on budget.
HTL.TECH | IRELAND
Affordable Housing
Three terraced homes in Dundalk delivered for Louth County Council in 132 working days — 35% faster than conventional construction, with printed superstructures completed in 12 print days.
PERI 3D CONSTRUCTION | GERMANY
Data Center
PERI 3D Construction printed 600 m² (6,600 SF) of walls for a Heidelberg data center in 140 hours, including a wave-shaped facade impractical to build with conventional formwork.
PERI 3D CONSTRUCTION & KORTE-HOFFMANN GROUP | GERMANY
Serial 3D Printed Housing
PERI 3D Construction printed the DREIHAUS project: 21 residential units across three building types, the largest at 525.80 m² (5,660 SF). PERI 3D Construction reports it as 30% faster and around 10% more cost-effective than conventional construction.
Request a quote for the BOD2
Pricing starts from $400,000, with financing options available. The final cost depends on configuration of the machine, and the accessories required for your project. Lead time is approximately 5 months from confirmed order to independent operation: around 3 months in production, 4 to 6 weeks shipping, and 2 to 3 weeks for installation and on-site training.
Request a quote for the BOD2
Pricing starts from $400,000, with financing options available. The final cost depends on configuration of the machine, and the accessories required for your project. Lead time is approximately 5 months from confirmed order to independent operation: around 3 months in production, 4 to 6 weeks shipping, and 2 to 3 weeks for installation and on-site training.
Ready to build with construction 3D printing?
Tell us about your project or production plans, and we’ll help you find the right COBOD setup.