Heidelberg Materials
Develops and supplies specialized low-carbon concrete mixes (evoZero, evoBuild) for 3D concrete printing (3DCP) applications in construction.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr Dominik von Achten
- Team Size
- 5001-10000
- Stage
- Public
Technology & Products
Key Products
evoZero low-carbon mortar; evoBuild low-carbon concrete mix
Technological Advantage
Proprietary concrete mixes designed for additive manufacturing workflows, enabling structural integrity and printability for large-scale projects. Their advantage is rooted in decades of materials science expertise in cement and concrete, applied to the new 3DCP process. This materials knowledge is a deep trade secret and difficult for pure-play 3D printing hardware companies to replicate.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides high-performance, sustainable concrete materials optimized for robotic 3D printing, enabling faster, more efficient, and lower-carbon construction of complex structures.
How They Differentiate
Heidelberg Materials differentiates by focusing specifically on developing concrete mixes for 3D printing applications (evoZero, evoBuild brands), actively participating in landmark 3DCP projects (e.g., Europe's largest 3D printed site, seismic zone structures), and integrating its material supply with partners' robotic printing systems. Competitors like Cemex and Holcim are major building materials suppliers but have less publicly documented focus on dedicated 3D printing material formulations and project involvement.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Construction companies, contractors, and project developers undertaking large-scale 3D printed building projects.
Industry Verticals
Construction; Architecture; Infrastructure
Competitors
Cemex; Holcim; Sika
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
2024 revenue ~€22.4bn; growth (excluding scope and currency effects) amounted to 5.4% in H1 2025
Major Milestones
Supplied 450 tonnes of low-carbon mortar for Europe's largest 3D printed data center project; Partnered on Germany's first serial 3D printed housing project using COBOD technology; Developed materials for a 3D-printed structure in a seismic zone in Italy; Showcased 3D printed concrete designs at Milan Design Week 2026
Notable Customers
PERI Group (for serial 3D printed housing projects); Enel Green Power (for 3D printed structure in seismic zone)