Affentranger 3DCP
Produces and sells high-quality 3D concrete printing products and services under the 'Affentranger 3DCP – Swiss Concrete Printing in perfection' brand, offering construction 3D printing solutions for sustainable building projects.
- CEO / Founder
- Gabriel Affentranger
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D concrete printing systems, sustainable building solutions, and solar roofs.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary 3D concrete printing process developed in collaboration with partners, enabling production of high-quality, durable structures with reduced lead times and material usage; verified by customer adoption (e.g., LCA Automation AG as first Swiss customer) and brand recognition in Swiss market.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces construction time and material waste through automated 3D concrete printing, enabling complex architectural designs with high precision and durability while promoting sustainability and energy efficiency in building projects.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on Swiss precision and quality with locally developed 3DCP technology, offering integrated construction services (not just printing) and sustainable solutions like the 3D.SOLAR facade; compared to Apis Cor (mobile printers) and COBOD (modular systems), Affentranger emphasizes bespoke, high-durability projects with full-service support.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Construction companies, real estate developers, and clients seeking innovative, sustainable building methods for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
Industry Verticals
Construction; Real Estate; Renewable Energy
Competitors
Apis Cor; COBOD International; ICON
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Company has 51-200 employees, operates as a family-owned business with long-term strategy, and has developed a patented TWD facade system that is modular, sustainable, and made in Switzerland.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1978 as family-owned construction company; Developed 3D concrete printing products under Affentranger 3DCP brand; First Swiss customer for LCA Automation AG's 3D concrete printing system; Developed world's first battery-powered 16-tonne electric excavator in 2015 (awarded European Solar Prize); Launched 3D.SOLAR facade system after four years of development
Notable Customers
LCA Automation AG (first Swiss customer for 3D concrete printing system)