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CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY78 CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International %u2013 1 | 2026 www.cpi-worldwide.comCretebeam is a state-of-the-art plant designed for largescale, industrialized production of prestressed beams. The system integrates several fully automated and interconnected modules capable of completing the entire production cycle with the support of only three operators. Its modular design also allows the plant to be adapted for future integrations or expansions, depending on the desired output.A fully automated production systemThe process begins with the arrival of an empty mold via the lower transport line. The U-shaped mold is positioned by an elevator in the loading area, where the operator places the steel reinforcement and spacers inside it.Once activated, the automated dosing bucket moves along the length of the molds, releasing the concrete with precise control. The automation system allows operators to set both the length and the quantity of concrete to be poured. After casting, the mold is automatically vibrated to remove air pockets and ensure a perfectly homogeneous surface.The curing phase takes place in the central body of the plant, which includes six levels managed by an automatic piston-driven elevator system. The movement of the molds is coordinated by control software that determines curing times and beam unloading according to the daily production schedule.Safe and efficient demoldingThe demolding phase is typically the most critical and demanding stage. For this reason, a system has been developed to ensure both operator safety and production efficiency. The tilting unit receives the cured mold from the storage area via pistons.Through the combined action of the electric tilting device and a hydraulically operated cover, the mold is secured and rotated. Once inverted, vibration helps release the cured beam from the mold together with the spacers, preparing it for the next phase.An additional operational advantage comes from the multifunction pusher, which transfers the beams onto the unloading roller conveyor. During its return movement, the same device cleans the mold and evenly distributes a release oil through an integrated nozzle. This ensures the plant is immediately ready for a new filling cycle, maintaining continuous workflow and minimizing manual intervention.Once on the roller conveyor, the beam is moved to the pickup point, where the operator can collect it using a forklift or an automated gripping system.Transforming prestressed beam production through full automationSimem S.p.a., 37046 Minerbe (VR), ItalyThe curing chamber allows for high storage and therefore an increase in overall productivityThe dosing bucket has been designed for a precise and homogeneous jet