LUYTEN 3D Brings Largest Mobile 3D Construction Printer to Long Beach
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LUYTEN 3D, a Melbourne-based company that develops and manufactures construction robots, materials, and software, has brought its largest mobile 3D construction printer to Los Angeles. The PLATYPUS X4 SE, which will be operated by Concretta Homes in Long Beach, is set to revolutionize the construction of fire-resistant housing and coastal infrastructure.
The PLATYPUS X4 SE, with a printing envelope of up to six meters high and fourteen meters wide, is supported by extendable modular tracks, allowing it to handle complex residential layouts and multi-storey buildings. According to Professor Ahmed Mahil, Founder, CEO, and Global President of LUYTEN 3D, the company has developed the robots, materials, and software as a unified construction platform. This platform is now being deployed in California to build resilient homes and coastal protection structures.
Concretta Homes, based in Long Beach, will use the PLATYPUS X4 SE to construct fire-resistant concrete homes and support the construction of seawalls and coastal protection structures. These applications draw on LUYTEN’s pioneering underwater concrete printing achievements and specialized Ultimatecrete® formulations. The Long Beach deployment is part of LUYTEN’s broader strategy to expand its construction robotics technology across five continents.
The PLATYPUS X4 SE is the latest addition to LUYTEN’s robotics portfolio, which includes the modular PLATYPUS range, the crane-based X12, and the tower-crane-integrated ASCEND A27. The company’s proprietary Ultimatecrete® materials family extends from earth-based formulations to ultra-high-performance concrete and specialized mixes for underwater printing. LUYTEN’s software connects digital design, print planning, and machine control with precise robotic material deposition.
In December 2021, LUYTEN delivered Australia’s first full-scale, engineering-certified, structurally code-compliant 3D-printed building, Heptapod. The company subsequently delivered Australia’s first multi-storey 3D-printed house in February 2025, incorporating printed walls and integrated structural columns, with no shrinkage cracking in the printed walls.
The Long Beach deployment is part of LUYTEN’s ongoing efforts to bring its construction robotics technology to the United States. The need for resilient construction is clear, especially in areas prone to natural disasters.
The deployment of the PLATYPUS X4 SE in Long Beach underscores LUYTEN’s commitment to supporting resilient housing and coastal infrastructure in California. The company’s technology is expected to play a significant role in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and natural disasters, particularly in coastal communities.