Impact Build
An ETH Zurich spin-off commercializing 'Impact Printing,' a robotic additive manufacturing technology that uses high-velocity deposition to build low-carbon structures from local excavated earth.
- CEO / Founder
- Lauren Vasey
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- $255K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Venture Kick, Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), Innosuisse
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Robotic Impact Printing System (High-velocity extrusion hardware)","Deployable On-site Factory Setups","Computational Design & Path-Planning Software","Material Characterization & Soil Processing Solutions"]
Technological Advantage
Enables the use of raw, non-standardized local materials (excavated soil) which significantly lowers material transport costs and carbon footprint while allowing for faster build speeds than layer-by-layer extrusion.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces construction CO2 emissions and costs by utilizing on-site excavated soil as a primary building material, eliminating the need for cement, chemical additives, or traditional formwork.
How They Differentiate
Unlike traditional 3D printing that relies on cement-based 'inks' or chemical binders, Impact Build uses high-velocity 'Impact Printing' to bond raw, excavated earth. This kinetic energy approach allows for structural density without additives, enabling 100% circular and carbon-neutral construction.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Sustainable construction firms, architectural design studios, real estate developers, and infrastructure agencies focusing on circular economy and decarbonization.
Industry Verticals
["Construction & Infrastructure","Robotics & Automation","Sustainable Building Materials","Circular Economy"]
Competitors
WASP (World's Advanced Saving Project); ICON; COBOD International
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Transitioned from academic research at ETH Zurich to a commercial spin-off in 2025; currently in the pilot project phase.
Major Milestones
["Awarded SNSF Bridge Fellowship in 2022 to commercialize robotic earth printing","Won Venture Kick Stage 1 (CHF 10k) in late 2023","Won Venture Kick Stage 2 (CHF 40k) in May 2024","Official incorporation of Impact Build GmbH in April 2025","Featured at the World Economic Forum for sustainable innovation"]
Notable Customers
ETH Zurich (Research Partner); Gramazio Kohler Research