COBOD
World leader in 3D construction printing solutions, providing gantry-based concrete 3D printers for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Henrik Lund-Nielsen
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- $1.75M
- Latest Round
- Series C
- Key Investors
- PERI Group; GE Renewable Energy (GE Vernova); Holcim; CEMEX (CEMEX Ventures); Holcim MAQER Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
BOD2 (modular gantry 3D construction printer, up to 1000 mm/s, world's best-selling); BOD3 (launched Oct 2024, advanced model with extendable tracks); BODXL (ultra-large format, 50x30x15m build volume); Batch Plant & Pump; Printable Materials; Additional Services (training, installation, support)
Technological Advantage
Modular truss gantry system that can be scaled up/down per project; proprietary slicer using G-code; tangential steel nozzle for smooth walls; sensor mapping for uneven surfaces; advanced hose management system; IP66 rated for outdoor use; CE certified and EU machine directive compliant
Differentiation
Value Proposition
COBOD provides modular, scalable gantry-based 3D concrete printers (BOD2, BOD3, BODXL) that enable faster, more cost-effective, and more sustainable construction with reduced labor and material waste.
How They Differentiate
COBOD differentiates through its open-partner strategy (not vertically integrated like ICON), modular gantry design that scales to any project size, fastest print speed in the industry (1000 mm/s), and strategic industrial investors (PERI, Holcim, CEMEX, GE) rather than VC funding — giving it deep construction industry credibility and distribution channels.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Construction companies, cement & concrete companies, renewable energy/EPC firms, universities & R&D facilities, and government housing authorities
Industry Verticals
Residential construction, social housing, commercial buildings, renewable energy (wind turbine towers), industrial infrastructure, education & research
Competitors
ICON (US, raised $185M+); Apis Cor (US/Russia); PERI 3D Construction (Germany, now a 100% PERI subsidiary); WASP (Italy); Contour Crafting Corporation (US)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue: DKK 83.5M (2021), ~DKK 126M expected (2022), DKK 80.8M (2023), DKK 89.8M (2024); 65+ printers sold globally as of 2023; Employees: 8 (2018) → 82 (2021) → ~100+ (2024); Profitable since 2019
Major Milestones
2017: Company founded as spinout from 3D Printhuset; 2018: PERI Group acquires minority stake; 2021: Revenue tripled to DKK 83.4M; subsidiaries established in USA and Malaysia; 2022: GE Renewable Energy, Holcim, and CEMEX become minority shareholders; 2023: 65+ printers sold worldwide; 2024: Launched BOD3 printer (Oct 2024); BODXL ultra-large printer deployed in Qatar; Europe's largest 3D printed building (ViliaSprint, 800m²) completed using COBOD technology
Notable Customers
PERI Group (Germany); Holcim (Switzerland); CEMEX (Mexico); GE Renewable Energy (US); Kizuki Co. Ltd. (Japan); UCC Holding (Qatar); Plurial Novilia/Action Logement Group (France); Demathieu Bard (France)