Automated brick-forming equipment utilizes a variety of processes, from extrusion and molding to pressing and drying, to transform raw materials like clay, shale, concrete, or sand into durable construction units. A simple example is a mold-based system where material is compressed into a desired shape and then cured. More complex systems can automate the entire process from raw material input to finished brick output.
Such equipment offers significant advantages in the construction industry, increasing production rates, improving consistency and quality, and reducing labor costs. Historically, brickmaking was a labor-intensive process. Mechanization has transformed the industry, enabling larger-scale construction projects and contributing to the development of modern infrastructure.