Vertico
Vertico BV is a Dutch manufacturer of robotic 3D concrete printing systems, selling turn-key 6-axis robotic printers, proprietary two- and single-component printheads, and license-free slicing software to architecture firms, construction companies, and universities across roughly two dozen countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersUnknown, Netherlands
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Vertico does
Vertico BV is a Netherlands-headquartered, privately held company that designs and sells robotic 3D concrete printing systems. Its core offering consists of two proprietary printheads — the two-component Accelerator Printhead (2K), co-developed with Sika, which enables rapid curing and complex geometries including non-planar paths and 90-degree overhangs, and the single-component Standard Printhead (1K) for large-scale construction. These printheads are paired with a portfolio of 6-axis industrial robots (On Track, Solo, Compact, LabCell, EduCell) plus supporting components (silo, concrete pump, accelerant pump, robot controller, printbed) and integrated software: the license-free Vertico Slicer built on Rhino+Grasshopper and a centralized HMI for control, monitoring, and remote diagnostics.
Vertico operates a direct enterprise field-sales model, shipping and installing complete turn-key systems worldwide with on-site installation, training, and ongoing support. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales, included but license-free software, and recurring-adjacent professional services (installation, training, travel), with pricing quoted per system under multi-year contracts and training offered on a pay-as-you-go basis. The company serves three principal segments: design/architecture firms seeking bespoke sculptural and structural forms; construction companies seeking industrial-scale prefabrication and formwork replacement; and universities/research institutions using LabCell and EduCell units for academic research and curriculum.
The company has supplied 50+ printers across 24 countries and six continents, with marquee reference projects including the Aevum installation with Zaha Hadid Architects at Milan Design Week 2025, the Diamanti modular bridge at Venice Biennale 2025, and the Minimal Vault at Marmomac with the Polytechnic of Bari. Strategic partnerships with Sika (materials), Cugla (concrete supply), ABB (printing robots), KUKA (milling robots), MAI (mixing), the European Space Agency, and TU Delft underpin the integrated technology and a roadmap that now includes hybrid additive/subtractive robotic milling and Mars-application research.
Vertico firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vertico
- Legal name
- Vertico BV
- Website
- https://vertico.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Vertico BV is a Dutch manufacturer of robotic 3D concrete printing systems, selling turn-key 6-axis robotic printers, proprietary two- and single-component printheads, and license-free slicing software to architecture firms, construction companies, and universities across roughly two dozen countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Vertico industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Robotic 3D Concrete Printing Equipment
- NAICS
- Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (32739), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)
- SIC
- Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Construction-Scale 3D Printers (Concrete/Building Systems) (IMAAAAAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Architecture, Construction & Concrete 3D Printing Services (IMAAADAJ), Construction & Mining Robotics (HDAAAIAE), 3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH), 3D Printer Automation & Peripheral Hardware (Material Handling, Depowdering, Build Units) (IMAAAAAL)
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Where Vertico is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Unknown
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Vertico business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- 3D Concrete Printing Hardware Systems: Sale of complete robotic 3D concrete printing systems including printheads (Accelerator or Standard), robots (On Track, Solo, Compact, LabCell, EduCell), and peripheral equipment (silos, pumps, control systems). Systems are sold as turn-key solutions with worldwide shipping and on-site installation support.
- Software Licensing: License-free slicer software (Vertico Slicer) and HMI software delivered with the machine at one-time cost included in machine price. No yearly license fees. Additional modules available for non-planar printing and robotic quaternions control.
- Professional Services: Installation, training, and commissioning services provided globally. On-site support with travel costs charged separately. Additional training sessions charged at standard rates.
- Training Services: Training provided to client end-users with additional sessions charged at standard rates. No-show fee of €500 per session for missed or cancelled training without 48 hours notice.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Accelerator Printhead (2K) System |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Standard Printhead (1K) System |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Robot Configurations |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Training Sessions |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Installation & Travel |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels8 records
Vertico product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vertico develops and sells turn-key robotic 3D concrete printing systems built on 6-axis industrial robots with proprietary printheads. The portfolio includes the Accelerator Printhead (2K) for high-resolution complex geometries and the Standard Printhead (1K) for large-scale construction, configured on five robot platforms (On Track, Solo, Compact, LabCell, EduCell). Systems are completed with in-house software (Vertico Slicer and HMI) and peripherals (silo, pumps, controller, printbed), and shipped worldwide with on-site installation and training.
Product overview
Vertico is a 3D concrete printing technology company offering a fully integrated portfolio of robotic additive manufacturing solutions. The core offering consists of two printhead types — the two-component Accelerator Printhead (2K) for high-resolution complex geometries and the single-component Standard Printhead (1K) for large-scale construction — combined with a suite of 6-axis industrial robots (On Track, Solo, Compact, LabCell, EduCell) suited to applications from research labs to full-scale construction sites. These hardware systems are supported by two proprietary software products: Vertico Slicer, a license-free Rhino+Grasshopper-based slicing tool, and the Human Machine Interface (HMI), a centralized touchscreen control and monitoring platform. Supporting components include Silo, Concrete Pump, Accelerant Pump, Robot Controller, and Printbed. The company sells, ships, and installs complete turn-key systems globally, serving design/architecture, construction, and education sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Accelerator Printhead (2K) Two-component (2K) printhead enabling multi-component cement printing with rapid curing, large overhangs, complex geometries, and non-planar printing paths. Used in flagship projects such as the Aevum collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects.
- Standard Printhead (1K) Single-component (1K) printhead designed for reliable, large-scale, consistent concrete printing for construction and R&D applications.
- On Track Robot System 6-axis industrial robot mounted on a 10-meter track, unlocking maximum reach and positional flexibility for large-scale 3D concrete printing.
- Solo Robot System Long-reach 6-axis robot suited for both big and small objects across diverse industrial 3D concrete printing applications.
- Compact Robot System Compact 6-axis robot optimized for laboratory and low-ceiling spaces, retaining full 3D concrete printing capabilities for space-constrained environments.
- LabCell Enclosed 6-axis robotic fabrication cell designed for universities and research institutions, providing hands-on access to concrete 3D printing technology for academic settings.
- EduCell Compact, lightweight, fully enclosed educational 3D concrete printing robot designed for classroom and workshop environments. Features magnetic safety switches and low-voltage I/O access, and includes actuators such as electric gripper, pen holder, and TCP-cone.
- Vertico Slicer License-free slicing software built natively on Rhino+Grasshopper, translating complex 3D designs into precise machine code for robotic concrete printing. Includes modules for non-planar printing and robotic quaternion control.
- Human Machine Interface (HMI) Centralized touchscreen control system for the Vertico concrete printing ecosystem, providing setup, operation, and cleaning checklists, real-time monitoring of all printing parameters, and remote diagnostics via VPN.
- Silo Concrete storage and delivery silo integrated into the Vertico 3D concrete printing ecosystem.
- Concrete Pump Industrial concrete pump that delivers material through a hose system to the printhead during robotic 3D concrete printing operations.
- Accelerant Pump Pump system that delivers accelerant admixture to the 2K printhead, enabling rapid material curing for the Accelerator Printhead system.
- Robot Controller Industrial robot controller managing 6-axis motion control across all Vertico robotic 3D concrete printing systems.
- Printbed Printbed surface on which 3D concrete objects are fabricated layer by layer during robotic printing operations.
- Installation, Training & Commissioning Services Worldwide installation, training, and commissioning services for Vertico 3D concrete printing systems, delivered on-site with travel costs invoiced separately. Additional training sessions are billed at standard rates, with a €500 no-show fee per missed session.
Quantifiable outcome
- 75% material reduction through hollow structure design
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Vertico
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Vertico technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature12 records
Vertico partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Sika Group SwitzerlandcoreMaterial partnership for multi-component cement mix (2K) development and optimization. Sika provides the specialized 2K cement mix used in Vertico's Accelerator printhead systems. Includes collaboration on material calibration and quality control for 3D concrete printing applications.
- Cugla BVcoreLong-term material partner mixing concrete for Vertico's 3D printing systems. Cugla provides consistent, stable concrete supply as a valued and reliable partner supporting Vertico's operations.
- MAI (Mai International GmbH)minorPartnership for ensuring highest mixing quality and material processing. MAI provides expertise in material handling and mixing quality for Vertico's concrete printing operations.
- ABBcoreIndustrial robot manufacturer providing 6-axis robotic arms for Vertico's 3D concrete printing systems. ABB robots are used for primary printing operations in Vertico's turn-key solutions.
- KUKAcoreIndustrial robot manufacturer providing robotic arms for secondary milling operations in Vertico's hybrid 3D printing and milling systems. KUKA robots perform subtractive fabrication to refine printed concrete surfaces.
- European Space Agency (ESA)minorCollaboration on space-related applications of 3D concrete printing technology. Vertico is exploring Mars applications as mentioned in company communications.
- TU DelftminorAcademic partnership with Delft University of Technology for research and development in 3D concrete printing technology and architectural applications.
- HeilijgersminorConstruction company collaboration on architectural projects including office space design with modular urban furniture using Vertico's 3D concrete printing technology.
- Summum EngineeringminorEngineering partner for structural design and optimization of 3D printed concrete projects.
- Carsey 3DminorFabrication and assembly partner for the Diamanti bridge project at Venice Biennale 2025. Carsey 3D handled the assembly of Vertico-printed concrete segments.
- AEVIAminorPost-tensioning specialist for the Diamanti modular bridge project, implementing the dry-assembly post-tensioning strategy with ungrouted steel cables.
- Advanced Building Construction Lab, City College of New YorkminorStructural analysis partner for the Diamanti bridge project under Prof. Dr. Damon Bolhassani's leadership.
- CERIB (France)minorLoad testing partner for the Diamanti bridge project, validating structural performance of the modular funicular bridge system.
- StilmarmominorPartner for Minimal Vault project at Polytechnic of Bari, contributing to the stereotomic vault installation featuring minimal surface modules.
- B&YminorCollaborator on Minimal Vault project at Marmomac exhibition, Verona.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Vertico competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Apis Cor: US-based company developing robotic 3D printing technology for construction, including on-site printed buildings. Comparable in construction-scale concrete 3D printing systems and turnkey building delivery.
- XtreeE: France-based developer of large-scale 3D concrete printing for architectural and structural applications. Directly comparable in robotic concrete printing technology and architectural-grade printed concrete elements.
- CyBe Construction: Netherlands-based company offering 3D concrete printing hardware and printed building solutions. Direct peer with overlapping geography (also Dutch) and similar robotic concrete printing technology offerings.
- COBOD International: Denmark-based manufacturer of robotic 3D concrete printers for buildings and infrastructure. Directly competes with Vertico across construction-scale 3D printing hardware, gantry-style robotic systems, and turn-key installations globally.
- ICON: US-based 3D printed construction company using robotic concrete printing for residential and commercial buildings. Comparable offering in robotic concrete printers and printed building systems, with broader focus on finished homes.
- WinSun (Yingchuang Building Materials): Chinese pioneer in construction-scale 3D concrete printing for buildings. Competes with Vertico in large-scale printed concrete structures using proprietary robotic printing systems.
- Black Buffalo 3D Corporation: US-based provider of construction-scale 3D concrete printers and printable concrete mix. Directly comparable in 3D concrete printer hardware sales and printer/printable-material bundling model.
Emerging players
- Mighty Buildings: US company using advanced manufacturing (including 3D printing) for prefab homes. Partial overlap with Vertico through additive manufacturing of building components, though Mighty Buildings focuses on finishing end homes rather than selling the printers.
- WASP (World's Advanced Saving Project): Italian 3D printing company with construction-scale printers including concrete/cement systems. Comparable in large-format 3D concrete printing hardware and architectural applications, especially across European markets.
- Contour Crafting Corporation: Research-driven US company developing automated construction via robotic concrete layering. Comparable technology approach (robotic concrete extrusion) though more research-stage than Vertico's commercial deployment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Vertico leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Vertico funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Vertico M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Vertico
What does Vertico do?
Vertico develops and sells turn-key robotic 3D concrete printing systems built on 6-axis industrial robots with proprietary printheads. The portfolio includes the Accelerator Printhead (2K) for high-resolution complex geometries and the Standard Printhead (1K) for large-scale construction, configured on five robot platforms (On Track, Solo, Compact, LabCell, EduCell). Systems are completed with in-house software (Vertico Slicer and HMI) and peripherals (silo, pumps, controller, printbed), and shipped worldwide with on-site installation and training.
Is Vertico a public or private company?
Vertico is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Vertico founded?
Vertico was founded in -1.
Where is Vertico based?
Vertico is headquartered in Unknown, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Vertico make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. 3D Concrete Printing Hardware Systems are the primary driver. The others are software Licensing, professional Services and training Services.
Who are Vertico's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Apis Cor, XtreeE, CyBe Construction, COBOD International, ICON, WinSun (Yingchuang Building Materials) and Black Buffalo 3D Corporation. Emerging players are Mighty Buildings, WASP (World's Advanced Saving Project) and Contour Crafting Corporation.
Does Vertico have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vertico.
What industry is Vertico in?
Vertico's product category is Industrial Robotic 3D Concrete Printing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAAAAAF, Construction-Scale 3D Printers (Concrete/Building Systems), with a secondary code of IMAAADAJ, Architecture, Construction & Concrete 3D Printing Services. Its NAICS code is 33312 and its SIC code is 3531.