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Twente Additive Manufacturing

HardwareNelson, British Columbia, CanadaFounded 2018· One of 1702 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

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)