LX Concrete Printing
Operates large-format 3D concrete printers to deliver residential, commercial, and precast construction components with reduced labor costs and accelerated build timelines.
- CEO / Founder
- Nathan Lilly
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $3.5M
- Key Investors
- B57 Ventures, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, individual angels
Technology & Products
Key Products
Commercial, residential, and precast construction components using large-format 3D concrete printing. Specializes in fire-resistant, wind-resistant, and bug-resistant structures with faster build times.
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Faster build speeds, reduced material waste, and lower labor costs compared to traditional formwork. VERIFIED: Utilizes COBOD BOD2 gantry systems, which are industry-validated for large-scale concrete extrusion and structural compliance. Advantage is REPLICABLE as it relies on third-party hardware procurement rather than proprietary process IP.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Cuts construction lead times and labor expenses by deploying automated 3D concrete printing, while enabling off-season manufacturing of precast items like septic tanks and roadway barriers to maximize equipment utilization and ROI.
How They Differentiate
Unlike vertically integrated hardware developers (ICON, CyBe), LX operates as a pure-play service provider, focusing on regional deployment and maximizing printer uptime through off-season precast manufacturing. Competes on operational efficiency, localized Midwest market penetration, and lower capital risk rather than proprietary printer technology.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Homebuilders, architects, engineers, and commercial developers seeking rapid, cost-efficient construction solutions
Industry Verticals
Residential Construction; Commercial Real Estate; Infrastructure; Precast Manufacturing
Competitors
ICON, CyBe Construction
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Social media demonstration videos surpassed 1M views; planning to construct the Midwest's largest 3D-printed building; expanding service offerings to include off-season precast manufacturing line.
Major Milestones
Selected COBOD as primary printer manufacturer; Hosted live 3D concrete printing open house (June 2023); Announced plans for Midwest's largest 3D-printed building; Launched off-season precast manufacturing operations
Notable Customers
First 3D concrete printed building in Illinois, attracting significant media and social media attention.