The Manufacturers of 3D Printed Houses

3D printing in construction has come more into focus than ever before. According to a report from Exactitude Consulting, the market is expected to grow from $503M in 2020 to about $6.5B in 2029. And as readers may know, there are numerous projects already out there, including homes that are being lived in. As such, we decided to shine a spotlight on the many manufacturers of construction 3D printers who are driving this booming sector. Currently, there are a number of different types of construction 3D printers, from polar machines to gantry-mounted printers to mobile robots. In 2024, they are capable of extruding concrete that enables the construction of various structures of varying degrees of complexity, from houses to bridges and offices. In the following alphabetical listing, we take a look at the main manufacturers of 3D printed houses on the market!

Apis Cor

Apis Cor is one of the American manufactuers of 3D printed houses, hailing from Melbourne. The company has developed a 3D printer capable of building a house in just 24 hours, in extreme weather. As for current technology, Apis Cor has a printer nicknamed ‘Frank’. This is an easy-to-handle mobile printer capable of creating buildings up to 3 floors. He does not require any additional assembly; he arrives at the site ready to work. ‘Frank’ has a younger ‘brother’ printer named Gary: he is in charge of ensuring a high quality of 3D printing material. But they also have a ‘sister’, ‘Mary’, who is in charge of 3D printing material supply. ‘Mary’ doesn’t need bags of material, getting dirty mixing by hand, rain or snow, ‘Mary’ is always ready to work – just add water, connect her to ‘Frank’ and ‘Gary’ for teamwork and build!

‘Frank’ the printer. (Photo credit: Apis Cor).

Azure Printed Homes

Azure Printed Homes is another to count among the American manufacturers of 3D printed houses, specializing in the construction of modular homes using 3D printing technology. The company stands out for its innovative approach to sustainable and efficient construction, using recycled materials and advanced printing techniques to create high-quality housing structures. Azure Printed Homes primarily integrates recycled plastics and other sustainable materials into its construction projects. According to the company, every 11.15 m² of its models requires the equivalent of 100,000 recycled plastic bottles.

The 3D printing technology employed by Azure Printed Homes enables structures to be built with great precision and speed, overcoming many of the limitations of traditional construction methods. This technology enables buildings to be constructed 70% faster, while reducing costs by 30%. Azure Printed Homes products include modular homes, garden studios and office spaces, each designed for energy efficiency, sustainability and modern aesthetics.

French Manufacturer BatiPrint

BatiPrint, founded by a team of researchers from the University of Nantes, is a major player among the French manufacturers of 3D printed houses Focused on transforming construction 4.0, the company uses robotics and additive manufacturing to build and renovate efficiently. Their industrial robot applies three layers of material – two of expanding foam and one of concrete – directly on site. By integrating two innovative 3D printing processes, BatiPrint produces polymer foam insulating formwork for houses and small apartment blocks, as well as external thermal insulation solutions for building facades. Based in Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire, near Nantes, this French company can build walls up to 7 meters high.

Photo Credits: BatiPrint

Black Buffalo 3D, 3D Printed Construction With a Lower Carbon Footprint

Black Buffalo 3D is a US-based manufacturer of 3D printers for construction. They use durable, hard-wearing cement-based ink which they claim can make the resulting constructions stronger than a block wall. The company’s motivation is to solve the growing housing crisis and reduce the carbon footprint of construction, using technology that can print constructions up to 4 stories high in a matter of weeks and create cost savings of around 50%. Their NEXCON™ construction printers and a wide range of raw materials promise to revolutionize construction for the benefit of the consumer. Most recently, Black Buffalo 3D announced that its pilot LoMa 3D-printed home in Fort Worth had started construction and is expected to become the first internationally code-compliant 3D-printed home in the region.

Photo Credits: Black Buffalo 3D

The Leader in European 3D Printing Construction, COBOD

Danish company COBOD got its start in 2017 with the construction of the first 3D-printed building in Copenhagen. Since then, it has focused on developing concrete 3D printers to democratize additive manufacturing home construction. Today, COBOD is present on all inhabited continents and its solutions, including BOD (Building On Demand) and its enhanced version BOD2, have been used in numerous initiatives by various companies. Recent projects include the construction of the first 3D-printed house in Central Asia, capable of withstanding earthquakes of magnitude 7.0. Located in Kazakhstan, this 100-square-meter house illustrates the combination of advanced additive manufacturing technology and rigorous seismic standards, marking a major breakthrough in the construction industry.

Photo Credits: COBOD

The French Solution from Constructions-3D

The Constructions 3D project aims to build customizable homes from recyclable or local materials sourced from the construction site. This led to the development of their own 3D home printers. Currently, the company offers three printer models: the MaxiPrinter, the MiniPrinter Pro and the MiniPrinter Pro XL. The MaxiPrinter is a turnkey concrete printer, designed to solve many of the construction industry’s problems. Thanks to its mobile and foldable chassis, it can be easily transported to job sites, and reaches a printing speed of 250 mm/s. The MiniPrinter Pro and MiniPrinter Pro XL, meanwhile, are designed for additive manufacturing of architectural parts, such as street furniture, rather than complete buildings. The MiniPrinter Pro offers a print volume of 1200 x 1200 x 1200 mm, while the MiniPrinter Pro XL offers a volume of 2500 x 1200 x 1200 mm, with a print speed of 400 mm/s.

All three printers offer features tailored to specific needs and sectors. The video below shows the MaxiPrinter in action during the construction of “Tour”, a 14.21-meter-high, 450 m² building at the Citadelle du Savoir-Faire. This project set the record for the world’s largest 3D-printed building earlier this year.

Contour Crafting

Building an average home in the U.S. typically takes between six and nine months. Now, imagine a personalized house constructed in just one day. Contour Crafting has made this a reality. Utilizing advanced robotics, they can build custom homes in just a few hours, catering to low-income families or facilitating disaster recovery, all at only one-fifth of the traditional construction cost. The 3D printer used by Contour Crafting employs a fast-setting, concrete-like material, enabling rapid and efficient building.

CyBe Construction

CyBe Construction is a Dutch company that had previously launched 2 3D concrete printers, Cybe RC 3Dp and Cybe R 3Dp. It has now launched a third Cybe G, a 3D printer of a four column, three beam configuration capable of printing anywhere within the set 3D zone. This printer is perfect for construction companies interested in building affordable housing. The gantry prints with a print head and nozzle controlled by ABB. But not only that, they have also developed a patented material, based on a concrete mix. Both machines with 6 axes could print at a speed of 200 mm/second, enabling concrete structures to be manufactured quickly. Cybe’s technology is considered to be one of the most innovative and reliable ways to build a concrete unit.

Left, Cybe G; right, Cybe 3C. (Photo Credits: Cybe Construction)

D-Shape and its Italian 3D Printed Houses

D-Shape, an Italian company operating in several countries, is a pioneer in 3D printing for construction. In 2008, the company caused a sensation by developing a technology for printing large structures in 3D, notably with the Radiolaria pavilion, the world’s first 3D-printed structure. Since then, D-Shape has expanded its activities beyond the construction sector, while retaining its ethical objective of “providing new generations of architects with the tools to materialize beauty at an affordable cost”. Its projects include the first “one-piece” printed house in collaboration with architect Marco Ferreri in 2010.

Photo Credits: D-Shape

Guanli, the Chinese 3D Printed House Manufacturer

Have you heard about Guanli Tech? The China-based construction 3D printer manufacturer made the news when it unveiled the world’s first 3D printed mosque in Saudi Arabia. The company has a range of gantry-type 3D printing systems including for large-scale building as well as robotic AM solutions to help construct walls. Though better known for other projects, Guanli has also started work on residential buildings including a three-story villa which will be located in Saudi Arabia.

The mock-up for Guanli’s 3D printed villa (photo credits: Guanli Tech)

ICON’s Well-Established Construction 3D Printing Solutions

Founded in 2015, ICON is one of the biggest manufacturers of 3D printed houses. Several projects bear witness to this, including obtaining the first permit to build a 3D-printed house in the USA in 2018. The company has carried out a variety of projects, from printing military barracks to residential housing in several regions of Australia and even a 3D printed 100-home neighborhood in Texas. ICON recently unveiled its new additive manufacturing machine, Phoenix. This is a larger solution than its sister machine, the Vulcan, and can be used to create multi-storey structures. It is equipped with a robotic arm capable of reaching upwards. The 3D concrete printer is also faster, both to assemble and in its material extrusion process. We’ll let you see the machine’s capabilities in the video below!

Kelvin6k Is 3D Printing Houses in India

Kelvin6k, founded in India in 2022, specializes in the manufacture of concrete 3D printer robots for on-site home construction. The company’s name refers to the surface temperature of the sun, symbolizing its interest in solar energy research. Kelvin6k has developed a series of 3D concrete printers based on the SCARA system, including the Kelvin6k Pro. This robotized printer is distinguished by its three moving parts, which considerably extend its service life. It is also the largest robotic arm printer in India. The aim of this technology is to make the building process faster and more economical, while automating the construction industry. To make home building more affordable and sustainable, Kelvin6k is working on various projects, including the manufacture of office space.

Photo Credits: Kelvin6k

Litehaus’ Fast, Eco-Friendly Construction With 3D Printing

Litehaus stands out in the real estate sector for its innovations, particularly in the construction of 3D modular homes and the adoption of sustainable technologies. With the aim of transforming the real estate market, Litehaus uses advanced methods to offer ecological, economical and customizable housing solutions. Their constructions are built 70% faster, cost 20% less and are 90% more sustainable, with a notable reduction in water consumption and CO2 emissions. To give an example, the company achieved a first in Portugal by building a house using 3D printing and artificial intelligence. The future objective is to build up to 100 houses a year in this country.

Photo Credits: Litehaus

LUYTEN’s 3D-Printed, Energy-Efficient Homes

LUYTEN is one of the few Australian manufacturers that specializes in the large-scale manufacture of concrete structures, such as 3D printed houses. Its main objective is to produce low-cost, energy-efficient housing using 3D printing. To date, LUYTEN has developed six printer models under the PLATYPUS range. These printing robots lay down their own mix of materials layer by layer, enabling the complete construction of houses. LUYTEN’s Ultimatecrete concrete mix offers up to four times the strength of standard materials. Homes can be designed to withstand weather conditions while reducing energy consumption, thanks to a self-regulating building material that facilitates heating and cooling. The company is currently exploring the potential of its technology for construction on the Moon and Mars.

Photo Credits: Luyten

Mighty Buildings, the Californian 3D Printed House Manufacturer

Mighty Buildings, based in Oakland, California, uses innovative materials to create prefabricated homes. The company is tackling two major challenges: the housing shortage and the climate crisis. By automating 80% of its operations and using 60% recycled materials, Mighty Buildings reduces the cost of building its homes by 99% compared with traditional methods. The company’s goal is to achieve a zero-waste production process. One of its flagship projects is the world’s first zero-energy 3D-printed house, capable of producing as much energy as it consumes. The house has two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Mighty Buildings’ first net-zero energy home (photo credits: Mighty Buildings)

MudBots

American company MudBots is known for their ability to build homes from small 15′ x 15′ models to large 100′ x 100′ models using 3D printers. For the first time, MudBots introduced its line of 3D printers at the World of Concrete 2019 in Las Vegas, and since then, it has carried out all the projects in the field of house construction through 3D concrete printing around the world. This series includes Model E15-15H10, Model E25-25H10, Model E35-35H10, Model E50-50H10, Model E75-75H10, and Model E100-50H10 printers, each of which has different features and different construction times.

RENCA

Based in Dubai, RENCA is yet another to add to our list of manufacturers of 3D printed houses. The company is dedicated to developing sustainable geopolymer materials for 3D printing in construction. Since its inception in 2015, the company has aimed to make the home building industry more sustainable through innovative solutions. RENCA’s geopolymers, inorganic materials obtained by combining an aluminosilicate source with an alkaline activator, offer a sustainable and viable alternative to traditional cement. These materials offer cement-like properties, but with superior mechanical strength and a reduced carbon footprint. In 2023, RENCA marked a milestone by 3D printing the world’s first house built with geopolymers. In collaboration with Strong Print 3D and Geopolymer International, the company overcame the environmental challenges of the western US desert to print the entire structure of the house.

SQ4D

The American company SQ4D specializes in the design and construction of installations created using 3D printing. Their ARCS line of construction 3D printers consists of a robot arm located in a gantry that surrounds the printing area, creating the structure by means of a concrete extrusion process. Notably, they state that they hope to offer the world a safer, more affordable and sustainable successor to traditional building methods. And it has certainly been successful up to now. In fact, in February 2021, SQ4D was the first to put a 3D printed house on the market. This happened in Long Island, NY.

Caption: SQ4D were the first manufacturers to put a 3D printed home on the market. (photo credit: SQ4D).

TAM and its Range of Concrete 3D Printers

Twente Additive Manufacturing (TAM) is a Dutch manufacturer of construction 3D printers that made a name for itself in 2020 with a project in Canada. The company designed the walls of a house based on the famous Fibonacci sequence, imagining a spiral-shaped structure and thus a natural progression of spaces. Since then, TAM has developed multiple projects and machines, offering different models to suit different needs. The company has three types of concrete 3D printer: those designed for research and laboratories; mobile ones designed to be transported; and large-format solutions installed on gantries. Its aim is to offer more sustainable construction and enable the creation of structures in inaccessible and isolated areas.

WASP

Since 2012, the Italian company WASP (World’s Advanced Saving Project) has been one of the key manufacturers of 3D printed houses. They work based on the principles of the circular economy and sustainability. In 2021, they entered the market using their own multi-printer Crane WASP, producing houses in a very short time using 3D printers. Their 3D printer Crane WASP is the first modular as well as multi-stage 3D printer ever to appear on the market. It can be built in any shape in just a few days and has a printing area of 50 square meters per printer unit. This made it possible, for example, to carry out the TECLA project together with Mario Cucinella Architects, which represents a global habitat for sustainable living.

XtreeE, a Leading French Manufacturer of 3D Printed Houses

XTreeE is another of the French manufacturers of 3D printed houses. Founded in 2015, it specializes in the manufacture of complex concrete structures, using ABB robots and software developed in-house. The company is looking to create more mobile machines to overcome certain manufacturing constraints. Among its projects, XTreeE delivered the first five fully certified 3D-printed houses in France to Reims. These technologies have enabled the design of hollow walls incorporating pipes and insulating materials. In April 2024, XTreeE unveiled a new, more powerful print head, capable of achieving a precision of 1 mm, a speed of 300 mm/s and a flow rate of up to 10 liters per minute. In addition, the company launched XTreeE Academy, a training offering dedicated to the construction sector to facilitate and accelerate the adoption of 3D concrete printing.

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