BOD3
Mobile gantry-based 3D construction printer for serial housing production
A modular, CE-certified printer with a ground-based track system that moves continuously between structures. Built for row housing and low-rise residential developments. Operates with a crew of four.
Built for continuous production across multiple structures
Set up once and keep printing
The BOD3 is built for high-volume, low-rise construction. Its ground-based track system runs continuously along the Y-axis — across plots, between buildings, along an entire row — so the printer moves from one structure to the next without reinstallation. One setup covers the full development.
Unlimited
Max. print length
~ 0
Downtime between buildings
Ground-based track system
Ground-level aluminium rails extend continuously along the Y-axis. The printer travels along these between structures, repositioning in minutes.
A single installation covers multiple buildings across the same development without a crane call between prints
Ground-based track system
Ground-level aluminium rails extend continuously along the Y-axis. The printer travels along these between structures, repositioning in minutes.
A single installation covers multiple buildings across the same development without a crane call between prints
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 BOD3 configuration. Use the COBOD Configurator to size your setup before requesting a quote.
Machine & dimensions
Max. Printable Area (PA)
11.91 m | 39.07 ft (X-Axis)
Unlimited (Y-Axis)
8.3 m | 27.23 ft (Z-Axis)
Max. Installation Area (IA)
16.75 m | 54.95 ft (X-Axis)
Unlimited (Y-Axis)
11.8 m | 38.71 ft (Z-Axis)
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
DN75
Max. Aggregate Size
12 mm | 0.47 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 BOD3
The BOD3 has been used across serial housing and large residential developments worldwide.
3DCP GROUP | DENMARK
3D Printed Student Apartments
3DCP Group printed 36 student apartments across 6 buildings of 1,654 m² (17,804 SF) in total. Print time fell from several weeks on the first building to 5 days on the last, with a 3-person crew throughout.
MODULA TIGA DIMENSI | INDONESIA
Guest Houses
Modula Tiga Dimensi printed two guest houses in Lampung, Indonesia, covering 96 m² (1,033 SF) in total. Print time fell from 9 days on one building to 6 days on the next, with the same crew throughout.
POWER2BUILD | ANGOLA
Family Home
Power2Build printed a three-bedroom family home of 180 m² (1,938 SF) in Angola, finished and ready for residents. The company is using construction 3D printing to help address a national housing deficit estimated at around three million homes.
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | USA
Research and Education
The University of Florida installed a COBOD BOD3 at its Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering in Gainesville, Florida. The printer supports teaching and research across construction, materials science, data analytics, and coastal resilience, giving students hands-on experience with construction 3D printing.
Request a quote for the BOD3
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 BOD3
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.