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RCAM Technologies

ApplicationSan Pedro, CA, USAFounded 2017· One of 381 Application companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops reinforced concrete 3D printing methods for mega-scale renewable energy structures, cutting offshore wind tower and anchor production costs by up to 40% while enabling port-side manufacturing.

CEO / Founder
Jason Cotrell
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$4.9M
Key Investors
California Energy Commission; National Science Foundation; U.S. Department of Energy; The Crown Estate

Technology & Products

Key Products

3D-printed concrete wind turbine towers; Offshore wind suction anchors; Floating solar and wave energy foundations; Subsea long-duration energy storage structures; Solar Canal foundation

Technological Advantage

(1) CLAIMED: Reduces production cost and lead time for wind turbine towers and anchors by enabling localized, automated concrete printing. (2) VERIFIED: Backed by $3M+ in state/federal grants; structural validation partnerships with NREL and Purdue University; successful integration with CyBe Construction's industrial 3D concrete printers. DEFENSIBLE: Proprietary reinforcement integration techniques and marine-grade concrete mix formulations, protected by trade secrets and grant-funded R&D milestones.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Eliminates the need for expensive, logistically complex transport of massive wind turbine components by 3D printing reinforced concrete towers and anchors directly at coastal ports, reducing infrastructure costs by 30-40% and accelerating offshore wind deployment timelines.

How They Differentiate

Unlike COBOD and ICON which target residential and commercial construction, RCAM specializes in mega-scale, highly loaded offshore energy infrastructure. Achieves marine-grade structural integrity for suction anchors and 250m wind towers, with port-side deployment capabilities that eliminate heavy-lift transport logistics required by traditional steel/concrete casting.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Offshore wind developers, marine infrastructure contractors, renewable energy project owners

Industry Verticals

Renewable Energy; Offshore Wind; Marine Infrastructure; Civil Engineering

Competitors

Progression Energy, Air Voltaics, eWind Solutions

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Secured $3M CEC grant for 3D printed wind turbine towers; partnered with NREL and Accucode for offshore wind component development; established R&D facilities in Los Angeles and Bergen, NY; conducting structural testing with Purdue University.

Major Milestones

2017: Company founded to develop 3D concrete printing for wind energy; 2021: Awarded $1.25M CEC grant for taller wind tower deployment; 2023: Partnered with CyBe Construction for advanced 3D concrete printer deployment; 2024: Awarded $3M CEC contract for 3D printed wind turbine towers and anchors; 2024: Rebranded to Sperra while maintaining RCAM Technologies legacy

Notable Customers

EDP (deployed first 3D-printed concrete gravity anchor at EDP Floating Solar Test Site in Portugal); Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Aqaba Marine Park 3D Printing Center project)

https://rcamtechnologies.com

Why this company matters

Sperra targets a logistics bottleneck in offshore wind: transporting steel or precast concrete towers and anchors that can exceed 100 meters. By 3D printing these structures at coastal ports using regional materials, the company eliminates heavy-lift vessel requirements and reduces production costs by an estimated 30-40%. Its focus on mega-scale, marine-grade concrete for energy infrastructure sets it apart from construction printers like COBOD and ICON, which target residential and commercial buildings.

The company's core process is material extrusion for 3D concrete printing (MEX-3DCP), adapted for high-load components such as wind turbine towers up to 250 meters tall and suction anchors for floating wind platforms. Sperra integrates proprietary reinforcement techniques and marine-grade concrete mix formulations, protected as trade secrets. It has validated its approach through partnerships with NREL and Purdue University, and deployed a 3D-printed concrete gravity anchor at EDP's floating solar test site in Portugal.

Sperra's target customers are offshore wind developers, marine infrastructure contractors, and renewable energy project owners. The company has secured over $3 million in state and federal grants, including a $3 million California Energy Commission contract for 3D-printed wind turbine towers and anchors. It operates R&D facilities in Los Angeles and Bergen, New York, and has partnered with CyBe Construction for industrial printer deployment.

The global market for offshore wind foundations and towers is projected to exceed $50 billion by 2030. Sperra's port-side manufacturing model could capture a meaningful share if it scales reliably and meets certification standards for marine infrastructure. Key risks include the capital intensity of scaling production and competition from established steel fabricators and concrete precasters adapting to offshore wind.