ICE
Develops robotic 3D concrete printing systems with patented rapid-solidification print heads for automated construction and infrastructure projects.
- CEO / Founder
- Tomáš Vránek
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment
- Key Investors
- MTX Group
Technology & Products
Key Products
ICE Industrial Services specializes in industrial automation, offering turnkey solutions, machine design and production, and software development for PLC, PC, and robotics. Their portfolio includes advanced e-mobility component lines and electrotechnical solutions. They also have a 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) division, Coral Construction Technologies, which develops robotic 3D concrete printing systems with rapid-solidification print heads.
Technological Advantage
Claimed: Globally unique complex system for 3D printing concrete. Verified: Patented print head technology enabling the use of fast-setting concrete additives for rapid solidification, reducing layer wait times. Defensible: Patented hardware/process, deep integration with parent company's metalworking and automation supply chain.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces construction labor and formwork costs by up to 40% while cutting structural fabrication lead times from months to weeks, enabling on-demand, complex architectural geometries without traditional molds.
How They Differentiate
Unlike gantry-based competitors (COBOD, ICON) that require fixed site setups, ICE utilizes multi-axis industrial robotic arms for flexible, mobile deployment. Its proprietary rapid-curing print head and deep PLC/automation expertise enable faster layer deposition and seamless integration with existing industrial workflows.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Construction contractors, infrastructure developers, architectural firms, and industrial automation integrators
Industry Verticals
Construction; Infrastructure; Industrial Automation
Competitors
COBOD, ICON
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Founded in 2012 with 4 people in a garage; Projects implemented in 36 countries worldwide; Grew from small garage in Žďár nad Sázavou to globally recognized player; Uses self-managed teams and ICEgile methodology; Received awards for results
Major Milestones
2013: Company founded focusing on industrial automation; 2020s: Developed patented 3D concrete printing system; 2023: Completed 3D printed cable car station in Czechia
Notable Customers
Czech cable car station project; 3D printed restaurant project