What Aridditive does

Aridditive, S.L. is a Barcelona-based deeptech startup founded in 2023 as a spin-off of CIM UPC and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, commercialising eight years of upstream research into 3D concrete printing (3DCP). The company designs, produces and sells prefabricated 3D-printed concrete elements—urban furniture, dimensional letters and totems, interior installations, and select civil/structural components—manufactured via its proprietary ISCEX (Instant Setting Concrete Extrusion) extrusion process on the own-developed Volta 3DCP printer. Production runs out of the newly inaugurated ATIC (Aridditive Technology & Innovation Center) in Sant Vicenç dels Horts, with the AWS-hosted TRACE platform providing per-batch process data capture for quality certification and Scope 1 sustainability reporting.

The business operates as a manufacturing-as-a-service: clients (construction firms, property developers, architecture and design studios, urban infrastructure operators, hospitality buyers and select research institutions) commission pieces that Aridditive prints off-site and delivers for installation. Pricing is quote-based on project complexity and specifications; signed work includes the Sutton Barcelona nightclub renovation (340 elements, 7-week install), Parc Taulí hospital signage, Encofrats Alsina interior walls, and a CIM UPC pedestrian-bridge pilot. The company claims up to 70% material consumption reduction potential versus conventional formwork, with 45% concrete savings and approximately 50 tonnes of CO₂ avoided on Sutton, framing the technology as a sustainability-led alternative to mould-intensive methods.

The team comprises 7 named members, co-founded by CEO Roger Uceda and COO Arnau Cumelles. Capital stack to date consists of a €335,000 CDTI NEOTEC 2025 grant (89/100 evaluation score) and a separately reported funding event from BeAble Capital and Suma Capital in November 2024; recognition includes the 2026 EmprendeXXI Industry 4.0 award, the 2025 ConTech Startup Award in Automation and Robotics, and the Expofinancial 2025 award. Commercial activity is presently concentrated in Catalonia, Madrid and Girona, with an ESG Master Plan 2026-2030 targeting 25-35% carbon intensity reduction per functional unit by 2030.

Name

Aridditive

Legal name

Aridditive, S.L.

Website

https://aridditive.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aridditive is a Barcelona-based deeptech spin-off of CIM UPC/UPC that designs, manufactures and sells 3D-printed prefabricated concrete elements (urban furniture, signage, interiors, civil components) using its proprietary ISCEX extrusion technology, serving construction firms, architects, urban infrastructure operators and hospitality clients primarily across Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Concrete Printing / Additive Construction

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction-Scale 3D Printers (Concrete/Building Systems) (IMAAAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction & Architecture (Additive End-Use Components) (IMAAAEAK)

Keywords

• 3D concrete printing
• Prefabricated concrete elements
• Construction digital fabrication
• Custom urban furniture
• Sustainable building materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. 3D Printed Concrete Manufacturing Services: Manufacture-as-a-service model providing custom 3D printed concrete elements for architecture, urban furniture, interior design, and civil engineering projects. Customers pay for design, manufacturing, and delivery of functional concrete pieces. Revenue derived from project-based fees for custom fabrication. The company targets €500,000 in revenues for 2025 through this model.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aridditive designs, produces, and commercializes 3D printed concrete elements (urban furniture, dimensional letters and totems, interior installations, façade elements, and civil-engineering components) using its proprietary ISCEX® instant-setting extrusion technology and Volta 3DCP printer at its ATIC facility in Barcelona. Customers — property developers, construction companies, architecture studios, urban infrastructure operators, and interior designers — order custom pieces that are fabricated off-site and delivered for installation, with every batch certified and traced through the TRACE® platform on AWS.

Product overview

Aridditive is a deeptech company specializing in 3D concrete printing (3DCP) for the construction industry. The company offers a portfolio of products including 3D printed urban furniture (benches, chairs, planters) and dimensional letters/totems, all manufactured using its proprietary ISCEX® technology through the Volta 3DCP printer. The TRACE® platform provides complete manufacturing and sustainability traceability for all produced pieces. The product ecosystem is unified around the core ISCEX® 3DCP technology, with the Volta printer as the manufacturing hardware and TRACE as the quality/sustainability assurance platform, enabling certified and sustainable concrete manufacturing for architecture, interior design, civil engineering, and urban furniture applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ISCEX®: Proprietary technology for instant-setting concrete extrusion in 3D printing
• TRACE®
• ATIC
• Volta 3DCP

Products and services

• 3D Printed Urban Furniture (Mobiliario Urbano) Standard and custom 3D printed concrete urban furniture — benches, chairs, tables, loungers, and planters — produced off-site without molds and shipped for installation in plazas, hotels, hospitals, campuses, corporate spaces, and urban projects. Each piece carries TRACE® traceability data and is offered as a customizable catalog product family.
• Dimensional Letters and Totems in 3D Printed Concrete (Letras Corpóreas y Tótems) Logos, dimensional letters, totems, and sculptural brand signage manufactured in 3D printed concrete as a monolithic, durable, low-impact alternative to conventional cast signage for corporate, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and public-sector identity programs. Each letter/totem is fabricated off-site with TRACE® traceability.
• Custom 3D Concrete Printing Manufacturing Service Project-based custom manufacturing service in which Aridditive fabricates bespoke 3D printed concrete elements for construction, civil engineering, interior design, and architectural projects, operating off-site at the ATIC facility in Sant Vicenç dels Horts (Barcelona). The service covers design-for-manufacturing, ISCEX-based printing on the Volta 3DCP printer, batching under TRACE® traceability, and delivery for installation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% material reduction — approximately 60 tonnes concrete used vs estimated 110 tonnes with conventional methods
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CIM UPC (Centre d'Investigació en Nanoenginyeria Mecànica Aplicada — UPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAridditive was founded in 2023 as a spin-off of CIM UPC and UPC after eight years of research in 3D concrete printing. CIM UPC provides ongoing research collaboration including the pilot pedestrian bridge project where CIM UPC researchers developed topology optimization and structural calculation while Aridditive handled manufacturing. CIM UPC logo appears in footer as a key collaborator.
• NBC21minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNBC21 is Aridditive's local partner in Girona for presenting 3D concrete printing technology to the construction sector in that region. Organized joint event at Hotel AC Palau de Bellavista in Girona on July 3, 2025.
• D'PochcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerD'Poch is the interior design studio responsible for Sutton Barcelona's organic design language with curved geometries. Collaborated with Aridditive on the world's first nightclub renovated with 3D printing, providing design that Aridditive manufactured through digital fabrication.
• ConstrunextcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company that led the renovation and process re-engineering for Sutton Barcelona project. Transformed the project into an executable system prioritizing prefabrication, digital fabrication, and efficient on-site assembly.
• MolinsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerListed as collaborator on the Sutton Barcelona project, providing support in the renovation process alongside Aridditive's manufactured elements.
• Benito UrbancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPioneering company integrating 3D concrete printing into urban furniture design and manufacturing. Marketing Director Arnau Miralpeix shared experience at Girona event. Purchased 3D printed elements for projects including Parc Taulí and Totem Molins.
• ConTech Awards / ITeCminorOthersConTech Awards organized by ITeC (Institut de Tecnologia de la Construcció de Catalunya) recognized Aridditive with ConTech Startup Award in Automation and Robotics at first edition awards ceremony.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WASP: Italian 3D printing company with a dedicated construction-scale concrete printer line (BigDelta, Crane WASP). Comparable to Aridditive in targeting sustainable, formwork-free building elements using proprietary extrusion technology.
• Winsun (Yingchuang Building Technology): Chinese pioneer in construction-scale 3D concrete printing, both supplying printers and offering printed element manufacturing. Comparable to Aridditive in service-bureau model and focus on formwork-free concrete elements.
• XtreeE: French 3D concrete printing service bureau and technology developer focused on architectural and structural elements. Closely comparable to Aridditive's manufacturing-as-a-service model for complex concrete components in Europe.
• COBOD International: Danish manufacturer of modular 3D concrete printers (BOD series) and printing services. Directly comparable to Aridditive as a competitor offering both construction-scale 3D printers and project execution in concrete 3D printing.
• CyBe Construction: Dutch provider of 3D concrete printers (CyBe RC) and printing services. Directly comparable as a European deeptech offering both hardware sales and 3D-printed concrete element manufacturing services.
• ICON: US-based 3D construction printing company developing proprietary printers (Vulcan) and printed buildings. Comparable to Aridditive in combining hardware development with on-site/in-factory printing services in construction.

Broad incumbents

• Heidelberg Materials: Global building materials company with a dedicated 3D construction printing business. Comparable to Aridditive as a broad incumbent supplying materials and printing services to the same construction customer base.
• PERI 3D Construction: Established German formwork and scaffolding manufacturer that has entered 3D concrete printing via its PERI 3D Construction division. Comparable as a broader construction industry incumbent now offering 3DCP solutions and services.
• Holcim: Global building materials major (cement, aggregates, ready-mix) actively investing in 3D concrete printing partnerships and low-clinker formulations. Comparable to Aridditive as a large materials supplier enabling the 3DCP ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Be More 3D: Spanish 3D construction printing startup focused on on-site building printing using proprietary concrete formulations. Comparable as a regional emerging player in the same Spanish market addressing housing and building applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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