3D-Drucker vs D-Crafter™
Side-by-side comparison of 3D-Drucker (PERI 3D Construction) and D-Crafter™ (Contour Crafting) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Home & Household buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 3D-DruckerGermany
- D-Crafter™United States
Year First Available
- 3D-Drucker2021
- D-Crafter™2024
Verified Deployments
- 3D-Drucker0 Deployments
- D-Crafter™0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- 3D-DruckerACTIVE
- D-Crafter™ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- 3D-Drucker1 m/s
- D-Crafter™—
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | 3D-Drucker | D-Crafter™ |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
3D-Drucker, D-Crafter™ have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes 3D-Drucker and D-Crafter™?
3D-Drucker is made by PERI 3D Construction, based in DE. D-Crafter™ is made by Contour Crafting, based in US.
When were 3D-Drucker and D-Crafter™ launched?
3D-Drucker launched in 2021. D-Crafter™ launched in 2024.
How do 3D-Drucker and D-Crafter™ compare on the Robo Index?
3D-Drucker grades AA on the Robo Index. D-Crafter™ grades BB. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are 3D-Drucker and D-Crafter™ in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Construction on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between 3D-Drucker and D-Crafter™?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The construction robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
The construction robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags
10 min readConstruction Robots
A 90-day playbook to run your first robotic task on an active jobsite
8 min readConstruction Robots
Decision framework: is your project robot-ready?
8 min readConstruction Robots
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.
Other comparisons
About this comparison
3D-Drucker vs D-Crafter™ compares two robots in the construction category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.