BigRep GmbH

BigRep Large Format Industrial 3D Printers

BigRep is a German manufacturer of large format 3D printers for industrial applications.

Leading industrial firms around the globe use our 3D printers to produce end-use parts, full-scale prototypes, and complex patterns and molds. By quickly 3D printing large, complex objects from simple CAD files manufacturers gain shorter lead-times, lower costs, and the freedom to develop more innovative products. These turn these benefits into a competitive edge over their peers.

Two examples of industrial firms using our large 3D Printers for prototyping:

• +$3bn revenue furniture manufacturer STEELCASE uses a BigRep ONE (see video here) to 3D print scale models of new industrial designs up to 93% faster than it used to

• Leading consumer durables manufacturer KETER uses a BigRep ONE to 3D print industrial design prototypes overnight whereas before they had to wait a week for outsourced production

STEELCASE and KETER get more than time and money savings from their 3D printers. Producing large, complex objects quickly in-house lets them develop more innovative industrial designs.

When it comes to end-use applications, patterns and molds BigRep technology also deliver:

• Construction giants Geiger 3D printed concrete cast molds and saved 50% on production time and costs for architectural elements in a historical building renovation

• Vehicle customization firm Paravan has halved component production time and cut costs by 75% by 3D printing them instead of milling

• BigRep is working with Deutsche Bahn to cut the cost of spare parts production and storage by 3D-printing spare parts for railway carriages and other technical components

These are just three of a fast-growing range of end-use and casting applications which include small manufacturing runs; production of jigs, tooling and molds; and luxury packaging. Just like with industrial design prototyping BigRep technology applied to end-use applications brings possibilities for new, innovative designs.

Behind all of these industry-changing applications are our two large-scale industrial 3D printers.

The BigRep ONE and the BigRep STUDIO, are worth getting to know:

The BigRep ONE, our workhorse 3D printer with a huge 1000mm x 1000mm x 1000mm print volume allows you to print complex objects with speed and precision, streamlining and enhancing production activities. Fitted with our new high throughput power extruder with 0.6, 1 and 2mm nozzle options the ONE now offers faster prints than ever and a wide range of print resolution choices. When you combine the ONE with BigRep’s range of specialist 3D printer materials and comprehensive customer support you have a full set of tools to maximise the potential of additive manufacturing technology.

Whether you need to produce complex industrial design prototypes, manufacture large patterns for casting, or create specialist end-use parts the BigRep ONE, winner of the German Design Award 2016, can be relied upon to deliver results fast, so you get to market quicker and with a competition-beating offer.

For smaller spaces we offer the BigRep STUDIO, an industrial 3D printer which pairs incredible volume with extraordinary precision, all in one space-saving package. The STUDIO is a large machine with a print volume of 500mm x 1000mm x 500mm, yet it fits easily through doors and has a reduced footprint making it suitable for set-up in almost any location. The STUDIO’s direct-drive dual-extruder with a 0.6 mm nozzle has been designed for both speed and precision and can print with the same large range of 3D printer materials as the ONE. Shaped by the market-leading BigRep ONE, our experts have engineered the STUDIO for professionals across industries to quickly and easily bring their innovative designs to life.

BigRep’s expanding range of 3D printer materials is central to the value our technology delivers our industry clients. BigRep 3D printer filaments include an array of bright and more muted colours, technical materials with high thermal and mechanical resistance, transparent 3D printer filaments, and more.

We are committed to both supporting our customers with their use of the printer and collaborating on valuable new applications. NOWlab@BigRep is our expert research and innovation hub that develop and scales cutting-edge, patent-owned 3D printer production methods and processes for a range of industrial design and end-use manufacturing applications. As NOWlab is a key player in the additive manufacturing research sphere, BigRep clients get to benefit from the use of new, exclusive applications as they come online.

Whether applied to industrial design prototyping or end-use manufacture BigRep 3D printers bring you cost savings, time savings and, above all, new possibilities for innovation. With the BigRep ONE and STUDIO, our 3D printer materials range and our 360 degree support you have the tools you need to innovate quicker and better than ever, to get and keep your competitive edge.