PrintStones
Mobile 3D concrete printing robot (Baubot) that automates on-site construction of pavement, concrete slabs, and cementitious structures using paste extrusion technology, reducing construction timelines and labor costs.
- CEO / Founder
- Herwig Hengl
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- fischer Group of Companies (Acquirer)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Baubot: a mobile, autonomous construction robot capable of handling and transporting building material, observation, screw driving, plasma cutting, milling and drilling, and climbing stairs.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary 3DCP process for high-precision concrete deposition with real-time BIM integration; mobile robotics platform architecture enables rapid deployment across multiple job sites; first-mover advantage in regulatory approval (Dubai Municipality certification); CLAIMED advantages: 100+ successful pilot projects validating technology maturity.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces construction time by 60-80% for concrete pavement and slab production; eliminates formwork requirements; enables complex geometric designs; improves worker safety; lowers labor costs through automation; enables on-site production without pre-fabrication logistics.
How They Differentiate
Baubot's modular and multi-tasking design differentiates it from other construction robots, allowing it to perform various tasks like 3D printing, material handling, and other construction activities.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Construction companies, infrastructure developers, municipal agencies
Industry Verticals
Construction; Infrastructure; Pavement manufacturing; Concrete products
Competitors
XtreeE (France-based 3D concrete printing); Sika Group (construction materials + concrete printing division); Acciona (construction + 3D printing division)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
100+ completed pilot projects; First company with Dubai Municipality 3DCP building method approval; 35-person team; Modular platform architecture enabling rapid tool integration; Ready-to-grow stage with documented regulatory validation.
Major Milestones
2017 - Company founded; Pre-2024 - 100+ pilot projects completed; 2024 - Dubai Municipality 3DCP technology approval; 2024+ - Seeking Series A / co-investment for global expansion
Notable Customers
Dubai Municipality (3DCP building method approved); ÖBB pilot projects; Wiener Linien pilot projects; Vienna municipal construction projects