Twente Additive Manufacturing
Develops and sells robotic arm-based 3D concrete printing systems for architectural construction, offering printers ranging from small-scale to large-scale mobile units to automate home building and reduce material waste.
- CEO / Founder
- Ian Comishin
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Tilikum mobile printer; STEEPR system (2K); Midsize printers; Large-scale printers; Architectural 3D printing services
Technological Advantage
Verified as the #1 selling 3D concrete printer in Japan, with systems capable of printing walls up to 3 meters high and handling diverse architectural designs; defensible through custom engineering and integration expertise.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces construction lead times by up to 50% and material waste by 30% compared to traditional methods, enabling faster, more affordable housing with complex architectural designs.
How They Differentiate
Offers a broader range of printer models (small to large, mobile) compared to COBOD's gantry systems, with 30% faster setup time for mobile units and superior geometric precision for complex designs like manholes and spheres.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Architects, builders, construction firms, and developers seeking innovative, sustainable building solutions through advanced 3D printing technology.
Industry Verticals
Construction; Architecture; Infrastructure; Affordable Housing
Competitors
3D Systems Corporation, EOS
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Recognized as the #1 selling 3D concrete printer in Japan; expanded from 5 founding owners to a team serving global projects across multiple continents.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2018; Launched Tilikum mobile printer; Achieved #1 selling 3D concrete printer in Japan; Partnered with World Housing for Canada's first 3D printed affordable village
Notable Customers
Shaw Precast Solutions (custom manhole project); Serendix (sphere project in Japan); TAMVINCI (large client projects)