KNIELE
Develops custom mixing plants and systems specifically for 3D concrete printing, enabling precise material preparation for large-format additive construction.
- CEO / Founder
- Markus Tenwinkel
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D concrete printing mixing plants; Kniele cone mixer KKM series; Laboratory intensive mixer with tribo- and rheometer; Mobile concrete mixing plants; Custom mixing systems for various industries
Technological Advantage
Proprietary cone mixer technology (KKM series) achieves drastically reduced mixing times and higher concrete strength; custom-designed systems specifically optimized for 3D concrete printing processes; decades of experience in handling diverse materials from highly viscous to dry mixtures.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides tailored mixing systems that ensure homogeneous, high-quality concrete material preparation optimized for 3D printing processes, reducing waste and improving print reliability for large-scale construction projects.
How They Differentiate
Focuses specifically on the material preparation/mixing component of 3D concrete printing rather than the printing hardware itself; offers custom-designed systems rather than off-the-shelf solutions; decades of experience in mixing technology across multiple industries.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Construction companies, concrete manufacturers, and industrial firms requiring specialized mixing for 3D concrete printing applications.
Industry Verticals
Construction; Concrete Manufacturing; 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing; Food/Feed/Pharmaceutical; Nuclear Waste Management; Recycling
Competitors
COBOD International; CyBe Construction; Apis Cor
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Received a ZIM funding grant in 2021 for 3D concrete printing development.
Major Milestones
1991: Company founded by Erwin and Lydia Kniele; 2002: Began partnership with Creabeton Brugg; 2014: First delivery of mobile mixing plants to XTreeE for 3D concrete printing; 2024: Founder Erwin Kniele retired (November 30)
Notable Customers
Creabeton Brugg; XTreeE; Studer AG; Karl Bachl GmbH & Co KG; EBEMA