Rupp Gebäudedruck

What Rupp Gebäudedruck does

Rupp Gebäudedruck GmbH is a German 3D concrete printing construction company headquartered in Weißenhorn, Bavaria, and a member of the Rupp Gruppe family construction conglomerate. Founded around 2022 by Yannick Maciejewski and the Rupp brothers, and fully integrated into the family group after a March 2025 leadership transition, the company operates robotic extrusion printers (the COBOD BOD2 gantry system and the mobile INSTATIQ P1) to print load-bearing concrete walls directly from BIM/CAD models, including pre-formed channels for electrical and plumbing conduits. It owns the Ready2Print house catalog and the READY4SPACE modular home series (Pluto, Puck, Cupid, Kallisto) and offers custom turnkey construction as a general contractor, with completed projects including Europe's largest 3D-printed residential building (Wallenhausen, 380m²), Bavarian state-subsidized multi-family housing (Vöhringen, ~450m²), and the world's first mobile 3D-printed basement (Weißenhorn, January 2026).

The company generates revenue primarily through project-based construction contracts with private homeowners, developers (including affiliated Michael Rupp Immobilien), and municipalities, priced per quotation with READY4SPACE units listed at €49,000–€193,000 for self-build variants and turnkey pricing on custom builds. Secondary revenue streams include a D2C/B2C e-commerce channel (betondruck24.de) selling 3D-printed concrete precast elements and decorative items, plus a 2023 Seedmatch crowdinvesting capital raise. Go-to-market is sales-led with direct outreach, a physical model apartment in Wallenhausen, and strong earned media coverage across ARD, ZDF, FAZ, Handelsblatt, Süddeutsche Zeitung, and Reuters that functions as a top-of-funnel demand generation channel. The company relies on a deep partner ecosystem for printer hardware (COBOD, INSTATIQ, Putzmeister), concrete (Heidelberg Materials, SCHWENK, Sievert), and ancillary systems (Liebherr, Remmers, INOTEC, Beck+Heun), and uses an affiliated technology partner (M3DUSA AG) whose proprietary print head is claimed to reduce material costs by 5–10x through compatibility with conventional EN 206 and recycled concrete.

Name

Rupp Gebäudedruck

Legal name

Rupp Gebäudedruck GmbH

Website

https://rupp-gebaeudedruck.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rupp Gebäudedruck is a German 3D concrete printing construction company (part of Rupp Gruppe) that uses robotic extrusion printers to build load-bearing residential walls directly from BIM/CAD models, serving private homeowners, developers, and municipalities with turnkey projects, modular homes, and precast concrete products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Concrete Printing Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (238110), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (32739)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Architecture, Construction & Concrete 3D Printing Services (IMAAADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Architecture & Construction Scale Models (Additive) (IMAAAFAL)

Keywords

• 3D concrete printing
• Building construction services
• Modular housing
• Precast concrete elements
• General contractor construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Weißenhorn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D-Printed Residential Building Sales & Construction: The company acts as a general contractor (Generalunternehmer), offering turnkey construction of 3D-printed single-family homes, multi-family homes, and modular structures. Revenue is generated through project-based construction contracts where the company delivers a completed or shell building. Projects include the Wallenhausen multi-family house (Europe's first and largest), the Illertissen five-unit building (430m²), the Vöhringen subsidized housing project, and the Aalen single-family home. Pricing for READY4SPACE models ranges from €69,000 to €289,000 for finished model houses, with shell construction and full turnkey options available.
2. 3D-Printed Concrete Precast Elements (betondruck24.de): The company sells 3D-printed concrete precast elements directly to consumers and businesses via the online shop betondruck24.de. Product categories include functional building components (wall/facade elements, special parts), decorative items (planters, furniture, garden elements, lettering/art installations), and custom project-specific precast elements.
3. Crowdinvesting via Seedmatch: The company ran a crowdinvesting campaign through Seedmatch, described as 'Europe's first construction company in the field of 3D printing' offering investment opportunities. This represents an alternative financing mechanism to raise capital from retail investors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rupp Gebäudedruck GmbH is a general contractor that constructs residential and commercial buildings using 3D concrete printing technology. The company operates two primary printer systems (COBOD BOD2 stationary and INSTATIQ P1 mobile), printing walls layer-by-layer without traditional formwork using digital BIM/CAD models. It offers turnkey construction of single-family homes, multi-family buildings, and modular structures, complemented by a downloadable house catalog (Ready2Print), a modular home series (Ready4Space), and a small line of 3D-printed concrete precast elements sold via the online shop betondruck24.de.

Product overview

Rupp Gebäudedruck is a comprehensive 3D building printing service provider operating primarily in Germany. The company offers a multi-product portfolio: READY2PRINT serves as the world's first catalog for ordering pre-designed 3D-printed homes; READY4SPACE provides a modular home series (Pluto, Puck, Cupid, Kallisto) with 3D-printed construction; the core 3D-Gebäudedruck service enables direct construction of customized buildings; Fertigteile extends the offering to 3D-printed concrete prefabricated parts for both functional and decorative applications; and betondruck24.de serves as the e-commerce platform for ordering concrete products. The company positions itself as a complete provider combining traditional construction expertise with innovative 3D printing technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• READY4SPACE: A series of small but high-quality modular buildings that offer lots of space and freedom on small footprints, created using 3D printing technology.
• Ready2Print

Products and services

• 3D-Gebäudedruck (3D Building Printing Service) Core construction service that prints residential and commercial buildings layer-by-layer using concrete extrusion technology without traditional formwork (Schalung), based on digital BIM/CAD models. Buildings are printed in approximately 48 hours for single-family homes and 6-9 weeks for multi-family shells. Walls are printed with pre-formed channels for electrical and plumbing conduits and can be constructed in curved or complex forms. The company acts as a general contractor (Generalunternehmer) offering turnkey delivery to private homeowners, developers, and municipalities.
• READY2PRINT House Catalog The world's first downloadable house catalog for 3D-printed homes, offering prospective homeowners a curated selection of pre-designed models (single-family homes, bungalows, duplexes, multi-family buildings) with different roof styles and budget ranges. The catalog order form captures customer preferences (house type, area, budget, lead source) and is configured as a self-service lead generation channel for the company's 3D building printing service.
• READY4SPACE Modular Home Series A proprietary series of small, high-quality modular buildings produced using 3D printing, designed to maximize space on small footprints. Four models are available: Pluto (23m², from €49,000 shell / €69,000 finished), Puck (36m², from €79,000 shell / €112,000 finished), Cupid (65.5m², from €178,000 shell / €241,000 finished), and Kallisto (77.5m², from €193,000 shell / €289,000 finished). Each home is KfW-eligible, produced via an automated 3D printing workflow, and available in both finished (SF-Musterhaus) and self-build (Ausbauvariante) variants.
• Fertigteile (3D-Printed Concrete Precast Elements) 3D-printed concrete prefabricated parts for construction and decoration, including functional building components (formwork, recesses, custom structural parts, wall elements, facade panels) and decorative items (planters, furniture, garden ornaments, bicycle racks, lighting elements). Production does not require traditional formwork, enabling on-demand manufacturing with material savings and high design precision. Products are sold via the company's online shop betondruck24.de.
• betondruck24.de Online Shop E-commerce platform for ordering 3D-printed concrete products including functional construction parts, architectural elements, and decorative/design objects. Offers furniture (tables, chairs), garden items (planters, statues, bicycle racks), and building components with high precision and material savings. Operated as a wholly owned subsidiary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Single-family house printed in 48 hours on average; Wallenhausen MFH (380m²) printed in 72 hours; Illertissen MFH (430m², 5 units) reached closed shell in 9 weeks
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature9 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PERI 3D ConstructioncoreTechnology or IntegrationPERI is a manufacturer and supplier of formwork and scaffolding systems and, through its involvement with COBOD, provides 3D concrete printing systems. Rupp Gebäudedruck uses the COBOD BOD2 printer (distributed by PERI in Germany) for large-scale construction projects. The COBOD BOD2 has a printing area of up to 15m x 10m x 17m.
• COBOD InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationCOBOD (Construction of Buildings On Demand) is the manufacturer of the BOD2 3D concrete printer used by Rupp Gebäudedruck for major construction projects. COBOD's printer is described as 'the currently most modern construction method' for 3D concrete printing. The BOD2 is a modular, gantry-based system.
• INSTATIQcoreTechnology or IntegrationINSTATIQ provides the P1 ('Progress One') mobile 3D concrete printer used in projects including the Illertissen MFH and the world-first mobile 3D-printed basement in Weißenhorn. The INSTATIQ P1 is a mobile large-area robot combining construction machine technology with high-precision robotics, with up to 26m reach and 10cm/s print speed. It was operational within 60 minutes on site.
• LiebherrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiebherr provided the mobile energy storage system for the world's first mobile 3D-printed basement in Weißenhorn. The energy storage unit powers the 3D printer on site, reducing CO₂ emissions and noise pollution compared to conventional diesel generators. This partnership addresses the challenge of sustainable on-site power for mobile construction printing.
• Heidelberg MaterialscoreTechnology or IntegrationHeidelberg Materials (formerly HeidelbergCement) developed and supplied the special 3D printing concrete for the world's first mobile 3D-printed basement in Weißenhorn. The concrete was specifically further developed for mobile 3D printing with optimal pumpability, high shape stability, and rapid strength development. The company uses the latest plant technology from its new Weißenhorn facility.
• RemmerscoreTechnology or IntegrationRemmers provided its MB 2K two-component multifunctional building waterproofing system for the world's first mobile 3D-printed basement in Weißenhorn. Applied by spray method using the INOTEC inoBEAM M8 pump, it ensures durable and seamless waterproofing of the 3D-printed concrete surfaces in earth-contact areas.
• INOTECcoreTechnology or IntegrationINOTEC provided the machine technology, mixing and pumping systems for the world's first mobile 3D-printed basement in Weißenhorn. Specifically, the INOTEC inoBEAM M8 pump was used for applying the Remmers waterproofing system. INOTEC supports precise material delivery for the automated 3D printing process.
• Putzmeister (a SANY company)coreTechnology or IntegrationPutzmeister (now part of SANY) provided the KARLOS mobile 3D concrete printer for the Vöhringen subsidized housing project. KARLOS is described as operational within one hour with a large printing reach of up to 26 meters, making printing more affordable due to short setup time and large reach.
• SCHWENKcoreTechnology or IntegrationSCHWENK supplied the transport concrete for the Vöhringen subsidized housing project and the Illertissen MFH. The concrete is a norm-compliant material with special consistency and strength development characteristics achieved through a precisely coordinated cement-additive combination. SCHWENK has a logo on the Rupp Gebäudedruck partners page.
• Sievert SEcoreTechnology or IntegrationSievert supplied the norm-compliant dry concrete for the Aalen single-family home project and the norm-compliant 3D recycling dry concrete for the Witzighausen 'Calla' house. The concrete contains a high proportion of secondary raw materials (recycled content). Sievert also supplies materials for other Rupp projects and appears on the company partners page.
• M3DUSA AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationM3DUSA AG is a technology development company affiliated with Rupp Gebäudedruck (co-founded by Yannick Maciejewski). It developed a proprietary 3D printing head that works with both conventional concrete (EN 206) and recycled concrete, enabling cost reductions of 5–10x. As of March 2025, co-founder Yannick Maciejewski transferred his Rupp Gebäudedruck shares to Sebastian and Fabian Rupp in exchange for their M3DUSA shares, making M3DUSA a separate but closely related technology partner. M3DUSA remains focused on research, software, machine construction, and 3D printing systems.
• Ingenieurbüro MadercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIngenieurbüro Mader handled structural planning and statics for the Illertissen multi-family house project. The engineering firm optimized the static concept to reduce wall thickness from 24cm to 20cm, recovering valuable living space while maintaining full load-bearing capacity.
• Technical University of Munich (TUM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTUM is listed as a partner of Rupp Gebäudedruck, suggesting a research or academic collaboration related to 3D concrete printing technology development.
• IB SchießlminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm IB Schießl is listed as a partner, likely providing structural engineering services for 3D-printed construction projects.
• MühlichminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMühlich (likely a planning/engineering consultancy) is listed as a partner, possibly providing architectural or engineering planning for projects.
• Schirßner Holzbau GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchirßner Holzbau GmbH, a member of the Rupp Group, supplies the wood facade and roof structure for hybrid construction projects. It was used in the Vöhringen subsidized housing project (wood fiber insulation panels and wooden facade elements) and the Illertissen project. This partnership enables the company's wood-hybrid construction approach.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• CyBe Construction: Dutch 3D concrete printing company offering printers, materials, and turnkey printed buildings across Europe. Comparable in business model (hardware + construction) and target market (European housing and infrastructure).
• WASP: Italian 3D printing pioneer producing large-scale Delta printers for construction and offering design-to-print building services. Direct competitor in the European construction-printing space, with shared focus on sustainable materials.
• ICON: US-based 3D-printed housing company with the largest portfolio of printed homes in North America, including multi-family and subsidized housing. Direct comparability in residential printing, although geographic market differs.
• COBOD International: Danish manufacturer of the BOD2 3D concrete printer used by Rupp; also operates as a construction printing service provider via partners. Directly comparable in 3D-printed building delivery, with overlapping customer base (developers, municipalities, architects) and technology stack.
• WinSun (Yingchuang Building Technique): Chinese 3D construction printing pioneer with large-scale printed buildings and components. Direct peer in 3D-printed residential and commercial construction, with focus on printed houses and recycled-material walls.
• PERI 3D Construction: German formwork and scaffolding giant that distributes COBOD printers and runs turnkey 3D-printed construction projects. Mirrors Rupp's combination of equipment access with general-contractor construction services in the DACH region.
• XtreeE: France-based 3D concrete printing company specializing in architectural and structural concrete elements, including residential and infrastructure projects. Closely comparable in product/market with a European footprint.
• Apis Cor: US/Russian 3D-printed construction company focused on full-building printing with mobile printers. Comparable in offering printed turnkey residential buildings and targeting similar cost/time advantages.

Broad incumbents

• Heidelberg Materials: Global building materials incumbent (cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete) that also developed dedicated 3D-printing concrete for Rupp and others. Comparable as a supplier and increasingly as an enabler/competitor in 3D-printed construction materials.

Emerging players

• Mense-Korte: German construction engineering firm active in 3D-printed concrete and complex concrete structures. Comparable regional/emerging player addressing the German construction 3D printing niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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