Progress 3DI
Develops Selective Paste Intrusion (SPI) technology for 3D concrete printing of prefabricated construction components (formwork, facades, structural elements) up to 10 cubic meters with standard cement and aggregates.
- CEO / Founder
- Thomas Kostner (Managing Director)
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Bayerisch-Französisches Hochschulzentrum (BFHZ); Centre de Coopération Universitaire Franco-Bavarois (CCUFB)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Machinery and plants for rebar processing, precast, rebar, and mesh industries, including solutions for 3D concrete printing of prefabricated construction components.
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: SPI process achieves higher geometric complexity and larger build volumes than conventional 3D concrete printing by leveraging selective cement activation; integration with Progress Group's established precast automation ecosystem (EBAWE, Echo Precast, Ultra-Span) provides direct channel to existing precast plant customers. VERIFIED: Exhibited at Formnext 2025. DEFENSIBILITY: Patent status not found.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables precast manufacturers to digitally produce complex concrete subcomponents up to 10m³ off-site using selective cement activation, eliminating manual formwork and reducing lead times for custom architectural and structural elements
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on off-site prefabricated concrete subcomponents (formwork, facades, complex shapes) via SPI selective cement activation, contrasting with Black Buffalo 3D and CyBe Construction which primarily target in-situ wall and structure printing; backed by Progress Group's existing precast automation installed base
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Precast concrete plants and construction firms requiring off-site production of complex formwork, facades, and structural subcomponents
Industry Verticals
Construction; Precast Concrete; Infrastructure
Competitors
Siemens AG, EBAWE Anlagentechnik, Tecnocom
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Part of Progress Group, a global leader in automated machinery and software for the precast concrete industry; operating for over 50 years; group comprises 8+ specialized subsidiaries across Europe
Major Milestones
Exhibition at Formnext 2025; Development of SPI technology for off-site precast concrete printing up to 10m³; Integration within Progress Group precast automation ecosystem
Notable Customers
Alpha Beton; Systembau Eder GmbH & Co KG; FP McCann Ltd; Rembeck