BigRep - Large-Format 3D Printers

This week, we are at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, where the global aerospace industry meets to discuss the future of cabin interiors, materials, and production ✈️ One clear takeaway from the show floor: additive manufacturing has moved far beyond the pilot phase in aviation. The market is becoming more mature, more technical, and more focused on implementation at scale. Conversations at our booth are centered on real applications already in use today. Companies are looking at certified interior components, functional spare parts, tooling, and structural use cases where AM delivers clear value in speed, flexibility, and supply chain resilience. Another strong signal is the shift in priorities. The discussion is no longer about the technology itself. It is about qualification pathways, repeatable processes, material performance, and integration into existing manufacturing environments. Across many meetings, three themes stand out: ✅ Industrializing additive manufacturing for serial production ✅ Reducing lead times and improving spare parts availability ✅ Building robust, localized supply chains with digital inventories What makes events like this valuable is the exchange between different perspectives. New contacts bring fresh challenges and ideas, while long-term customers share practical insights from active aerospace programs worldwide. David Schlawer and Philipp Rellermeier also joined a speed networking session with media representatives - fast-paced, focused, and full of interesting conversations. Learn more about additive manufacturing in aviation: https://lnkd.in/df54NhD3 #3Dprinting Aircraft Interiors Expo

The energy at #RAPIDTCT 2026 is unmatched! ⚡ It has been absolutely incredible connecting with so many of you here in Boston. There is nothing quite like talking face-to-face with the engineers, designers, and managers who are driving the manufacturing world forward every day. Hearing your ideas, talking about your challenges, and seeing your genuine reactions to the new BigRep ONE.5X running live has been the absolute highlight of our week. If you are in Boston for the final day, please come by booth #2355 and say hi! Let's talk 3D printing, check out some massive parts, and geek out over our new MDX pellet extruder together. 🤝 #RAPIDTCT2026 #AdditiveManufacturing #BigRep #3DPrinting #ManufacturingCommunity #Boston RAPID + TCT

Shooting 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 Photons to the Edge of Space 🌌 Ever wonder how we measure the invisible forces controlling our global climate? You use lasers. Lots of them. Watch the full story of this groundbreaking build here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dbeJN8GG The Leibniz Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) is doing something incredible. They are using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) to probe the atmosphere at altitudes up to 100km, where traditional weather balloons simply cannot reach. But there was a massive engineering hurdle: these high-precision observatories are usually permanent, heavy buildings. To get the data they needed, the IAP required them to be portable, automated, and rugged enough to survive the Arctic and Antarctica. ❄️ The Solution? Large-Format 3D Printing. By partnering with BigRep, Dr. Josef Höffner and Prof. Dr. Gerd Baumgarten have redefined how scientific infrastructure is built: 🛠️ Functional End-Use Parts: They aren't just printing models. They are printing structural housings and electrical cabinets using Carbon Fiber reinforced materials to withstand sub-zero temperatures and extreme polar storms. ⚡ The Speed of Thought: The iteration cycle has been transformed. As Dr. Höffner puts it: "We can have an idea in the morning and print it out by the evening." 🌍 Distributed Manufacturing: This is the real game-changer. When a unit in a remote location like Antarctica needs a modification, you don't wait months for a supply ship; you send a digital file and print the solution on-site. This is the perfect intersection of Atmospheric Physics and Industrial 3D Printing. When the mission is climate-critical, you don't wait for a supply chain; you build the future yourself. See the lasers in action: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dbeJN8GG #LiDAR #ClimateScience #3DPrinting #BigRep #AdvancedManufacturing #Innovation #SpaceTech #ArcticResearch #Engineering

Meet the BigRep ONE.5X. The machine that defined large-format 3D printing is stepping into a new era of intelligence. We’ve taken our proven 1-cubic-meter workhorse and supercharged it with next-generation automation, control tools, and algorithms to make in-house production more reliable and effortless than ever before. What’s new? ⚙️ True Automation: XYZ auto-calibration & adaptive bed mesh leveling for perfect first layers, every time. ⏱️ Faster & Smarter: Up to 10% faster print times with intelligent dual extruders featuring automatic relay and twin modes. 🌐 Total Freedom: An open-material ecosystem so you can print with BigRep or any 3rd-party filament your projects require. 📱 Intuitive Control: A reimagined, intuitive UI with smart material profiles and 24/7 remote monitoring. Scale your capabilities, not your workload. Watch the ONE.5X in action below. 👇 #BigRepONE #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #BigRep #Manufacturing #IndustrialInnovation #Industry40

Sustainable Manufacturing with Industrial 3D Printing [Live-Webinar] MAY 19, 2026 11:00 EST / 17:00 CEST No manufacturing process is free from environmental impact, and climate change is no joke. Energy is burned right from procuring materials to moving the finished products through carbon-heavy supply chains. That’s why more organizations are taking a hard look at their production methods and logistics, looking for ways to cut waste, use eco-friendly materials, reduce energy use, and minimize CO₂ emissions. In this webinar with our colleagues Silas Dortmann and Michał Sendor, you will learn how industrial 3D printing can support sustainable manufacturing with on-demand production, reduced logistics and waste, light weighting, recycled materials, and more. We will highlight use cases where 3D printing enabled more sustainable solutions, often saving time and money in the process. This webinar will cover: ✅ Eco-friendly materials ✅ Lightweighting with 3D printed parts ✅ Print quality and carbon footprint ✅ Spare parts and digital libraries ✅ Reducing warehousing and logistics Register now: https://lnkd.in/dicGcgAB #3Dprinting #GreenEnergy #webinar

BigRep 🤝 Massive Dimension [Only at RAPID + TCT. Booth 2355]   Something NEW is coming to RAPID+TCT in Boston: Large-format additive manufacturing is evolving. And with it, the expectations around speed, cost efficiency, and material flexibility are shifting   At BigRep, we see pellet-based extrusion as a key enabler of this next phase.   Through our co-development partnership with Massive Dimension, we are integrating the new MDX extruder into the BigRep ONE platform - expanding our portfolio toward high-throughput, pellet-based production.   The MDX is not just an upgrade. It’s a simplification.   25% lighter. 40% fewer parts. Less complexity means fewer failure points. And faster service directly on the shop floor.   Pellet extrusion brings clear advantages: higher print speeds, lower material costs, and access to a wider range of materials. Especially for large applications like furniture, molds, or functional prototypes.   This is where additive manufacturing starts to scale economically.   By combining Massive Dimension’s extrusion expertise with BigRep’s industrial systems and global reach, we are enabling more flexible and efficient production.   If you want to see where this is heading, come find us at RAPID + TCT. Booth #2355.   We’re targeting availability by the end of 2026.   👉 Comment with 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢 if you want to learn more about our Large-format AM pellet-based extrusion.   #3Dprinting

ANNOUNCEMENT: After more than a decade on factory floors and in design studios worldwide, we’ve taken the BigRep ONE to the next level: meet the BigRep ONE.5X With 1 m³ build volume, proven reliability, and intelligent automation, the ONE.5X keeps your production moving – with far less manual intervention than ever before. Now even better: ✅ Redesigned User Interface: Easier for operators of any level ✅ Smart Automation: Auto-starts the next job ✅ Relay Mode keeps prints running by switching extruders when needed ✅ Faster & more accurate: Up to 250 mm/s with cleaner geometries ✅ 1 m³ capacity – for large equipment and fixtures ✅ Reliable and process-safe The BigRep ONE.5X proves that large-format 3D printing is not a nice-to-have – it’s a production-ready tool that delivers real value to engineers and designers. The machine impresses with outstanding surface quality, combining precision and reliability. Legacy of Excellence Or, as we like to say: Still Big. Just Better. Discover the ONE.5X today: https://lnkd.in/e2ffbvEE #3Dprinting #LFAM

In aviation maintenance, the right tool can keep planes flying. But what happens when that tool doesn’t exist? When SAS faced supply chain shortages, the question was clear: could 3D printing help? CNE Engineering turned to large-format 3D-printed molds to produce urgently needed engine covers for SAS. ✅ Production started within weeks ✅ Custom parts tailored to exact requirements ✅ Materials resistant to mechanical, extreme thermal, and chemical stress Aviation MRO tools - Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul - cover the specialized equipment, software, and resources needed to keep aircraft safe, reliable, and airworthy. Often, these tools must be custom-made or produced in small batches - a perfect match for BigRep’s large-format 3D printers. With BigRep’s large-scale 3D printing, SAS could respond flexibly, efficiently, and locally - a real game-changer for the aviation industry. How are you using 3D printing to optimize your supply chain? Comment with Case Study, and I’ll send you the guide on 3D printing for aerospace MRO. Let’s talk: https://lnkd.in/d88NqBzF #3Dprinting

Strengthening European defence through innovation and collaboration - this was the driving force behind AM Village 2026 in Albacete in Spain🤝 From file to field. This shift is no longer a vision. It’s happening now. Just a few years ago, hardly anyone in the military was actively using a 3D printer. Today, that picture is changing fast. At AM Village 2026 in Albacete, the focus was clear. Move beyond concepts and bring additive manufacturing into real operational use. A key step forward was our continued collaboration and workshop with BAE Systems Hägglunds AB. Working closely together helps us validate large-format 3D printing in demanding, real-life scenarios. This is where the technology proves its value. Our team on-site Marek Misko and Michael Eggerdinger, represented BigRep in a setting built around practical application. The conversations focused on deployment, constraints, and performance under real conditions. The direct exchange with army representatives made a real difference. Their feedback shapes development and ensures solutions are not only innovative, but ready for use in the field. The event, organized by the European Defence Agency, brought together the right stakeholders to move this forward. Strong engagement at leadership level, including King Felipe VI of Spain and André Denk, showed how important innovation in defence has become. Special thanks to Martin Huber, Silvan Loechteken, and host nation Spain for making this impactful gathering possible. We share a clear belief: a strong, capable Europe depends on modern, ready forces. Additive manufacturing is one piece of that puzzle. AM Village showed what’s possible when industry, defence, and technology work closely together. #3Dprinting #AMVillage2026 #EUdefence #StrongerTogether #AMlovers

Tradition Meets High-Tech: 200 Years of Ceramic Design - Prototypes in Weeks, Not Months Since 1748, Villeroy & Boch has stood for ceramics that last generations. But even heritage brands face a problem: it’s hard to make decisions when you can’t see ideas at full scale. In the past, that meant: explaining designs on paper, commissioning models in wood, foam, or polyester, and waiting weeks. Often with deviations. Every inaccuracy cost time, money, and sometimes a better idea. Then came the switch to large-format 3D printing. Today, with the BigRep ONE, full-scale prototypes are made straight from the CAD file. Complex shapes. Exact dimensions. No guesswork between designer and model maker. Johan de Groot sums it up: instead of long explanations, the team just plugs in a USB stick - and weeks later, a full-size bathtub appears in the room. The results go beyond saving time: ✅ Prototypes in 3 weeks instead of 7 ✅ Costs drastically reduced ✅ Decisions based on real products, not assumptions The biggest impact, though, is invisible: courage. When iterations are faster and cheaper, better ideas emerge. Designers experiment more. Hit the mark sooner. Fail fast - learn fast. Tradition remains - but the path to it just got radically shorter. For anyone developing physical products today, the question is simple: How many great ideas are we losing just because the prototype takes too long? 👉 Sign up for a first consultation: https://lnkd.in/d-tWz6Xz #3DPrinting