Contour Crafting
Contour Crafting Corporation develops and commercializes large-scale 3D printers for the construction industry. Its flagship technology, Contour Crafting, is a layered fabrication process that uses robotics to construct entire structures and sub-components on-site, including reinforcement, plumbing, and electrical wiring.
- CEO / Founder
- Behrokh Khoshnevis
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Doka Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Deployable Robotic 3D Construction Printers (e.g., D-Crafter)"]
Technological Advantage
As the original inventor and a first-mover in the space, the company holds foundational patents and deep domain expertise. The technology promises up to an 80% reduction in construction costs and a significant reduction in material waste and build time.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
To significantly reduce the time, cost, and waste associated with traditional construction methods, while increasing safety and enabling new architectural designs.
How They Differentiate
Contour Crafting differentiates itself by aiming for a higher level of automation, including the integration of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems and reinforcements during the printing process, rather than just printing the structural shell.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Construction companies, government bodies, and organizations involved in residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
Industry Verticals
["Construction","Infrastructure","Aerospace/Defense (for on-demand structures)"]
Competitors
ICON; COBOD International; Apis Cor
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue is $6.3 million annually as of 2024, with 11 employees. The company leased a 33,600 sq-ft manufacturing space in El Segundo, CA in 2017, holds 100+ patents as of 2020, and planned series production of first-generation deployable robotic 3D printers starting in 2018.
Major Milestones
["Invention of Contour Crafting technology at USC.","Formation of Contour Crafting Corporation in 2017.","Secured investment and partnership with Doka Ventures in 2017.","Announced partnership with Quikrete to develop proprietary 3D printing concrete."]
Notable Customers
US Department of Navy; NASA