Last summer at the 1st edition of Additive Manufacturing Europe Show I noticed that the new trend for 3D printer manufacturers is to go bigger and bigger. Therefor I thought it was about time to make a list of the best large scale 3D printers FFF / FDM.
In specs tables you’ll find details like the mechanical arrangement, the extruder and more specifications you might find interesting. If we forgot about something, please let us know in the comments below.
The best Large Scale 3D Printers FFF / FDM
And with large scale I mean enormous. Either the x, y or the z should at least reach ~40″ inches / 1000 mm. For the sake of keeping things simple I’ll only include FFF / FDM large scale 3D printers and leave out the contour crafting 3D printers and metal 3D printers. The last requirement is that they have to be commercially available.
The Box
Based in Sweden is BLB Industries. Their massive 3D Printer called ‘The Box’ has a maximum build volume (inch) of x ~59″ y ~43″ z ~59″ or build volume (mm) of x 1500 y 1100 z 1500. This printer can print a whopping 6Kg per hour.
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The Box | 9.8/10 | Specs | Get a quote |
| Frame | Aluminium |
| Mechanical arrangement | Cartesian-XY-head |
| Tool head | Modular |
| Extruder | Granule |
| Filament | Pellets |
| Resolution | 100 to 600 micron |
| Build volume (mm) | x 1500 y 1100 z 1500 |
| Heated bed | Yes |
| Auto bed-leveling | Yes |
Additive Machine 1
Cosine Additive is based in the U.S and their large scale 3D printer is called Additive Machine 1. This fully enclosed and heated machine has a big build volume (inch) of x 42″ y 33″ z 33″ or build volume (mm) of x 1066 y 838 z 838 and an open source philosophy.
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Additive Machine 1 | 9.6/10 | Specs | Get a quote |
| Frame | Steel |
| Mechanical arrangement | Cartesian-XYZ-head |
| Tool head | Modular |
| Extruder | Granule / Single |
| Filament | Pellets / Filament 2.85mm |
| Resolution | 50 to 1500 micron |
| Build volume (mm) | x 1066 y 838 z 838 |
| Heated bed | Yes |
| Auto bed-leveling | Yes |
BigRep ONE v3
BigRep is based in Berlin, Germany and was founded in 2014.
The BigRep ONE v3 is their latest release and features a build volume (inch) of x ~39.6″ y ~39.6″ z ~39.6″ or build volume (mm) x 1005 y 1005 z 1005.
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BigRep ONE v3 | 9.3/10 | Specs | Ask quote |
| Frame | Aluminium |
| Mechanical arrangement | Cartesian-XYZ-head |
| Tool head | Modular |
| Extruder | Dual |
| Filament | 2.85mm |
| Resolution | 400 to 900 micron |
| Build volume (mm) | x 1005 y 1005 z 1005 |
| Heated bed | Yes |
| Auto bed-leveling | Yes |
DeltaWASP 3MT
Italy-based WASP (World’s Advanced Saving Project) was launched back in 2012. With its roots in the world of Open-source, WASP manufacturers professional large scale 3D printers with the aim to encourage sustainable development.
Their delta 3D printers are know for their suspended bowden extruders which combine the pros of bowden en direct extruders. The DeltaWASP 3MT is also suitable for CNC milling.
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DeltaWASP 3MT | 9.1/10 | Specs | Ask quote |
| Frame | Aluminium |
| Mechanical arrangement | Delta |
| Toolhead | Modular |
| Filament | Pellets / Concrete / Porcelain |
| Extruder | Granule / Fluid-dense |
| Resolution | 100 to 1000 micron |
| Build volume (mm) | x 1000 y 1000 z 1200 |
| Heated bed | Yes |
| Auto bed-leveling | No |
ErectorBot EB 2076 LX
ErectorBot is a US based manufacturer of gigantic open source multi functional bots. Their bots are able to use tools other than extruder heads and can be easily turn into large-sized CNC’s as well. The EB 2076 LX has a build volume (inch) of x 240″ y 84″ z 72″ or a build volume (mm) of x 6096 y ~2134 z ~1829.
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ErectorBot EB 2076 LX | 8.9/10 | Specs | Check price |
| Frame | Aluminium |
| Mechanical arrangement | Cartesian-XZ-head |
| Tool head | Modular |
| Extruder | Granule or Filament |
| Filament | Pellets or Filament |
| Resolution | 100 to 1000 micron |
| Build volume (mm) | x 6096 y ~2134 z ~1829 |
| Heated bed | Yes |
| Auto bed-leveling | Yes |
Builder Extreme 2000
Dutch manufacturer Builder is known for their large scale 3D printers. They offer fully assembled 3D printers but also the option to order them as a kit because sometimes… they just don’t fit through the front door.
The Builder Extreme 2000 has a maximum build volume (inch) of x ~27,6″ y ~27,6″ z ~71.7″ or build volume (mm) of x 700 y 700 z 1820 and a closed chamber.
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Builder Extreme 2000 | 8.0/10 | Specs | Check price |
| Frame | Steel |
| Mechanical arrangement | Cartesian-XY-head |
| Tool head | Normal |
| Extruder | Dual |
| Filament | 1.75mm |
| Resolution | 50 to 600 micron |
| Build volume (mm) | x 700 y 700 z 1820 |
| Heated bed | Yes |
| Auto bed-leveling | No |
Leapfrog XceL
Also based in The Netherlands is Leapfrog 3D printers. They’ve recently launched their XceL, a large scale 3D Printer with a closed chamber, dual extruder and auto bed-leveling.
The XceL has a maximum build volume (inch) of x ~20,1″ y ~19,7″ z ~90,6″ or build volume (mm) of x 510 y 500 z 2300.
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Leapfrog Xcel | 8.0/10 | Specs | Get a quote |
| Frame | Aluminium |
| Mechanical arrangement | Cartesian-XY-head |
| Tool head | Normal |
| Extruder | Single |
| Filament | 1.75mm |
| Resolution | 100 to 600 micron |
| Build volume (mm) | x 510 y 500 z 2300 |
| Heated bed | Yes |
| Auto bed-leveling | Yes |
Moebyus M3
Based in Spain is Moebyus Machines. Their enormous 3D Printer called ‘M3’ has a maximum build volume (inch) of x ~39.4″ y ~39.4″ z ~39.4″ or build volume (mm) of x 1000 y 1000 z 1000.
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M3 | 7.8/10 | Specs | Check price |
| Frame | Aluminium |
| Mechanical arrangement | Cartesian-XY-head |
| Tool head | Modular |
| Extruder | Single |
| Filament | 1.75mm |
| Resolution | 50 microns |
| Build volume (mm) | x 1000 y 1000 z 1000 |
| Heated bed | No |
| Auto bed-leveling | No |
Conclusion
Did we forget about something? Please let us know in the comments.
In case you were looking for the best large scale desktop 3D printers, please read our best 3D printers guide.
Interested to know more about Metal printers.
You should add this printer to your list.
http://www.blbindustries.se/printer.html
https://www.facebook.com/blbindustries
Thanks Jacob! Looks very interesting
Please consider the Cosine Additive AM1 for this list as well!
http://www.cosineadditive.com/am1/
I’m interested in venturing into 3D printing, how do I go about it, training, machine, support, feasibility study, set up etc
Regards
How about the Massivit 1800?
http://massivit3d.com/pdf/pdf1.pdf
Hello,
Nice list of the best large scale FFF / FDM 3D printers is given here. For the sake of keeping things simple, I’ll only include FFF / FDM large scale 3D printers and leave out the contour crafting 3D printers and metal 3D printers. Anyone who wants to buy can go through this article and choose which one is suitable for him. Recently I took 3d printing service from Iannone 3D, which is a New Jersey-based Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printing Service Bureau. Thanks for sharing this list of printers.