COBOD International
COBOD International provides large-scale, gantry-based 3D construction printers and automated processes for the building industry, spun off from 3D Printhuset in 2017, aiming to make construction faster, cheaper, and more sustainable.
- CEO / Founder
- Henrik Lund-Nielsen
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- GE Renewable Energy; Holcim; CEMEX; PERI; Danish government
Technology & Products
Key Products
COBOD offers a turnkey solution including 3D construction printers (e.g., BOD2), COBOD slice software, and a state-of-the-art material delivery system.
Technological Advantage
Market-proven, scalable technology that reduces construction time, labor, and material waste. Amplified by a strong global footprint with regional competence centers and strategic partnerships with world-leading construction material companies (Holcim, CEMEX, PERI).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
To automate and industrialize the construction process using multifunctional robotic 3D printers, enabling up to 35% faster project completion, reduced labor costs, and compliance with international building standards.
How They Differentiate
COBOD differentiates through its highly scalable and modular gantry-based printers, capable of constructing multi-story buildings and large-scale structures. Unlike some competitors, COBOD focuses on B2B sales of its printers and has established deep partnerships with major material suppliers, ensuring optimized and certified materials for its global customers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Construction companies, contractors, real estate developers, and government entities.
Industry Verticals
["Construction","Real Estate","Infrastructure","Renewable Energy"]
Competitors
SQ4D, Apis Cor, ICON, Constructions-3D, Mighty Buildings, CyBe Construction, XtreeE, WASP, Peri 3D Construction.
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 80 printers sold globally; over 130 buildings printed using COBOD technology; projected sales growth of ~40%. Revenue estimated at $6M in early operations (3D Printhuset era); sales and employee count quadrupled between 2014 and 2016.
Major Milestones
["2014: Founded 3D Printhuset in Copenhagen (predecessor company)","2016: Acquired 3D Systems distributor operations","2017: Completed Europe's first 3D-printed building (The BOD) as 3D Printhuset","2017: Founded COBOD International as spinoff from 3D Printhuset","2018: Received strategic investment from PERI Group","2019: Printed Dubai's first 3D printed villa","2021: Partnership with GE Renewable Energy to co-develop 3D printed wind turbine towers","2022: Secured strategic investments from Holcim and CEMEX","2023: Completed Europe's first 3D printed social housing project in Ireland, compliant with new ISO standards","2024: Deployed the large-scale BODXL printer in Qatar for constructing public schools"]
Notable Customers
GE Renewable Energy, CEMEX, Holcim, PERI, Dar Al Arkan.