DigitalArchi

DigitalArchi, established on June 1, 2023, manufactures and sells architectural components using proprietary large-scale 3D printers. The company focuses on producing items like concrete formwork, as well as interior and exterior panels, from recycled plastics, positioning itself as a contributor to a circular economy and sustainable society. This method addresses challenges in the construction industry, such as labor shortages and an aging workforce, by increasing efficiency and reducing the manual labor associated with traditional formwork construction.

The company was co-founded by CEO Yasutomo Matsuoka, who brings extensive experience from his tenure at Takenaka Corporation's Technical Research Institute and as a specially-appointed associate professor at Keio University, where he developed architectural 3D printing technology. The founding team includes experts in design engineering, system development, and business strategy, with backgrounds at institutions and companies like Keio University, ANA Group, and Cinnamon AI. DigitalArchi's business model involves the design, manufacture, and sale of its 3D-printed building materials. It also engages in the collection and processing of waste plastics for use in its products. A notable collaboration is with Toyoda Gosei, which invested in the company in December 2024 to jointly develop methods for recycling unrecyclable painted or plated automotive parts into construction materials.

Keywords: 3D printing construction, recycled plastic building materials, sustainable construction, concrete formwork, digital fabrication, architectural technology, construction tech, circular economy, waste plastic recycling, large-scale 3D printing, Yasutomo Matsuoka, Keio University, Toyoda Gosei, construction automation, sustainable architecture, interior panels, exterior panels, Japanese startup, advanced manufacturing