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Just like all types of 3D printing, XL 3D printing has its own strengths and tradeoffs. Users are constantly finding more applications for these gigantic machines so the XL 3D printing space is getting bigger and bigger. Let’s have a closer look.

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When To Consider Large Scale 3D Printing

It takes a large scale 3D printer to print furniture, vehicle parts and architectural components. Obviously, size is the driving factor in choosing to use large-format printing but there’s more to it than that. Here’s a breakdown of some of the less-obvious considerations:

• Unibody Parts – Often, producers are already able to fabricate their large objects through traditional methods of assembly but those objects would perform better if they were produced as one solid piece, something only a large 3D printer can do efficiently.
• Weight Reduction – Large objects are usually made of wood, metal, or injection molded plastics. Printing the same objects in plastic will make them much lighter, especially when factoring that users can easily adjust the density infill of 3D printed objects. Consolidating large assemblies into single components also reduces weight by eliminating the need for fasteners like nuts and bolts.
• Faster Development – The larger an object, the longer it takes to create and setup the tooling to fabricate it through traditional means. With 3D printing, there are essentially no setup steps so large prototypes are significantly faster to print than to make them any other way. A large object may take a while to print, but by cutting out the time-consuming tooling step, it may also be faster to do production runs of large objects, depending upon the specifics.
• Reduced Cost – 3D printed large parts can be cost competitive with conventionally-made parts almost entirely because of the tooling costs of the latter. Consolidated assemblies usually cost less as well because fewer materials have to be sourced from different places.
• Design Freedom – Using conventional manufacturing methods, many geometries are just not possible, such as internal channels and complex lattice structures. Many large objects, like furniture, benefit from such features and XL printers are the only way to realize those designs.

Large Scale 3D Printing Examples

• Restoration and replication – XL 3D printing has become rather popular among paleontologists as the technology allows them to both study and preserve the delicate fossils that they regularly handle.
• Furniture – Thanks to large-scale 3D printers it is now possible to create complex functional designs within a fully digitized process chain. From full-size prototyping to production of 3D printed furniture.
• Display advertising – XL 3D printers are perfect for making high-quality, modern signage and lettering for retail stores, businesses and exhibitions.
• Props – With the introduction of large scale 3D printers, designers can now produce enormous set pieces – overnight. 3D printing can help designers quickly manifest their wildest imaginations into the physical reality, and the Film & TV industry has taken notice.

Pellet Extrusion

One of the differences between desktop-sized machines and XL printers is the possibility to utilize pellet extrusion systems on the large printers. Pellet extrusion doesn’t use spooled filament as feedstock but instead uses the same virgin plastic pellets that are used for injection molding, which are much cheaper than spooled filament. This makes it easy to mix different plastics to make custom polymer blends and colors. These systems can also take shredded plastics as feedstock, which enables users to directly recycle water bottles, milk jugs, and failed and unneeded prints into new objects. Such a degree of a circular ecosystem can not be achieved with any other form of manufacturing.

That’s all great but what compels most users to opt for pellet extrusion is its blazing speed as the technology enables output of several kilograms per hour. Printing times scale exponentially with part size so having a high extrusion rate is pretty important for large-format 3D printing. One drawback of pellet extrusion systems is that they struggle with retraction, a feature that filament extruders employ to improve surface finish by pulling back on the filament during non-extrusion travel moves; retraction reduces or eliminates blobs, dots, and stringing on prints. Some XL printers can operate with both filament and pellet extrusion systems, allowing users to choose the best toolhead for their specific application.

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Large Scale 3D Printers

Looking to implement large scale 3D printers in your production process? Get a quote from Modix or Industry

Modix BIG Meter

With the Modix BIG Meter, you are now able to manufacture objects as large as 1010 x 1010 x 1010 mm in one go!

$11,500Modix

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modix big meter

• Benefits
• Applications

• - DIY self-assembly kit
• - Print Volume: 1010 x 1010 x 1010 mm
• - Printer Dimensions: 1300 x 1470 x 1830 mm
• - Shipping Weight: 200kg
• - Included: Dual print head, E3D Aero & Volcano 1. 75mm
• - Reprap Firmware developed and supported by Duet3D
• - 7 inch touchscreen made by Duet3D
• - E3D Titan Aero extruder with E3D Volcano hotend
• - Automatic bed tilt calibration
• - Power Requirements: 32A, single phase, 208-240V

Mold Making, Prototyping, Research and Development, Restoration

Industry MAGNUM

Hailing from Sweden, Industry is a company that has made major waves in the world of 3D printing. The new MAGNUM large scale pellet 3D printer enables you to print parts measuring 1500 x 1200 x 1200 mm.

A powerful E25 extruder manufactured to handle shredded material, granules or pellets. The MAGNUM handles nozzles between 2-8mm and has an average output between 1-8 kg / hour & a maximum output of 15 kg / hour.

MAGNUM offers powerful control features based on Bosch Rexroth MTX system control. It comes with a camera and mail/text module for external monitoring. A large touch screen display allows for easy setup and agile control.

€159,000Industry

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Industry MAGNUM

• Benefits
• Applications

• - Large scale pellet 3D printer
• - XL build size: 1500 x 1200 x 1200 mm
• - Granular extruder, which reduces material costs
• - Fast build rate: up to 15 kg per hour
• - Touch screen display
• - High quality linear motion modules from Bosch Rexroth MTX

Mold Making, Production, Prototyping, Research and Development, Restoration

Modix BIG-180X

The BIG-180X features a print volume of 1800 x 600 x 600 mm and comes at a competitive price of $12,000 USD. The unique extra width of the build chamber is designed per request of customers working in the automotive industry.

$13,500Modix

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modix 180

• Benefits
• Applications

• - DIY self-assembly kit
• - Print Volume: 1800 x 600 x 600 mm
• - Printer Dimensions: 2170 x 1060 x 1430 mm
• - Shipping Weight: ~240kg
• - Included: Dual print head, E3D Aero & E3D Volcano 1. 75mm
• - Reprap Firmware developed and supported by Duet3D
• - 7 inch touchscreen made by Duet3D
• - E3D Titan Aero extruder with E3D Volcano hotend
• - 4 X Z axis motors are controlled individually providing automatic bed tilt calibration.
• - Minimal Electricity requirements: 32A, single phase, 208-240V

Prototyping, Research and Development, Restoration

Modix BIG-120Z

The closed enclosure of the BIG-120Z is made of aluminum composite panels and polycarbonate doors. It incorporates a premium motion system including HIWIN motion rails, Gates timing belts and IGUS signal cables. This is a smart 3D printer providing several key reliability features including power-off resume, filament runout sensor, 120 probing points based automatic bed leveling, stall detection and more. The manufacturer offers an active air filter device as an add-on.

$7,900Modix

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BIG-120Z

• Benefits
• Applications

• - DIY self-assembly kit
• - XL print volume of 600 x 600 x 1200 mm
• - Z axis guides, HIWIN MGW Linear Rails
• - Duet 2 Wifi, 32Bit controller developed by Duet3D
• - Reprap Firmware developed and supported by Duet3D
• - 7 inch touchscreen made by Duet3D
• - Dual print head
• - E3D Titan Aero extruder with E3D Volcano hotend

Displays, Fashion, Mold Making, Prototyping

Modix BIG-120X

Modix BIG-120X Version 3 represents a major leap forward with regards to the printer reliability, print quality, ease of assembly and readiness to future advanced updates. Since Modix big60 and 120X share the same core design the new update is benefiting both models.

$6,900Modix

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BIG-120X

• Benefits
• Applications

• - DIY self-assembly kit
• - XL print volume of 1200 x 600 x 660 mm
• - Duet 2 Wifi, 32Bit controller developed by Duet3D
• - Reprap Firmware developed and supported by Duet3D
• - 7 inch touchscreen made by Duet3D
• - E3D Titan Aero extruder with E3D Volcano hotend
• - Closed loop motion system (optional)

Mold Making, Prototyping, Research and Development, Restoration

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XL 3D Print Service

3D printing is a viable option for display advertising, large scale concept models, car parts, furniture, molds & tooling. We offer both cost effective solutions with thick layers and rough surfaces for rapid prototyping as well as highly detailed & post-processed end-use objects. Please contact — [email protected] — for any questions or complete the form below and we’ll answer you as soon as possible.

• Technologies: FDM, SLA, GDP
• Materials: From PLA to CF composites & more
• Maximum print size: 1450 x 1100 x 1800 mm
• Post-processing: Spray paints, metal coatings, assembly & many more

Largest 3D printers in 2022 for XXL prints

Large-scale 3D printers are able to print massive objects thanks to their gigantic build volumes. This guide covers some of the largest 3D printers in the world that are commercially available.

Last update June 23, 2022

We removed discontinued products and updated the BLB Industries The BOX lineup, which has been replaced by The Industry MAGNUM. We also added MASSIVit's latest solution, the Massivit 10000.

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Large scale 3D printers (XXL): 2022 selection

BIG-Meter

F1000

BigRep ONE v4

400 Series WORKBENCH XTREME

T3500

MAGNUM

Massivit 10000

MAMA

3D printing furniture

3D printing large prototypes

3D printing production series

Customized large scale 3D printers

What are the best large scale 3D printers?

Large-scale 3D printers have been in the spotlight for quite some time. When we say large scale, we mean it– these machines can 3D print objects of over 1 square meter. They can be used to 3D print pieces of furniture, large prototypes, or several series of smaller objects in one go.

The professional 3D printers featured in our article are basically super-sized versions of ordinary desktop 3D printers. They almost all use extrusion 3D printing technology (FFF) and work the same way as regular desktop printers.

Our “largest 3D printers” selection does not include construction 3D printers, which fit into a different category.

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If these large scale 3D printers (XXL) are too big, check out our other selections:

• Large format 3D printers (XL)
• Large volume 3D printers (L) for desktops/benchtops
• Large resin 3D printers (L)

Large scale 3D printers (XXL): 2022 selection

Brand	Product	Build size	Country	Price Approximate starting prices based on supplier-provided information and public data. Prices may vary by region, over time and do not include additional products or services (taxes, shipping, accessories, training, installation, …).
Modix This brand is a certified partner from our network.	BIG-Meter	1010 × 1010 × 1010 mm39.76 × 39.76 × 39.76 in	Israel	$ 11,50011 690 €10,201 £1,714,144 ¥	Buy
CreatBot	F1000	1000 × 1000 × 1000 mm39.37 × 39.37 × 39.37 in	China	$ 29,99930 494 €26,610 £4,471,531 ¥	Buy
BigRep	BigRep ONE v4	1005 × 1005 × 1005 mm39.57 × 39.57 × 39.57 in	Germany	$ 30,00030 000 €26,611 £4,471,680 ¥	Quote
3D Platform	400 Series WORKBENCH XTREME	1000 × 1500 × 700 mm39.37 × 59.06 × 27.56 in	United States	$ 49,99950 823 €44,351 £7,452,651 ¥	Quote
Tractus3D	T3500	⌀ 1000 x 2100 mm	Netherlands	$ 59,00049 900 €52,335 £8,794,304 ¥	Quote
The Industry	MAGNUM	1500 × 1200 × 1200 mm59. 06 × 47.24 × 47.24 in	Sweden	$ 135,000129 990 €119,750 £20,122,560 ¥	Quote
MASSIVit 3D	Massivit 10000	1420 × 1110 × 1500 mm55.91 × 43.7 × 59.06 in	Israel	upon request	Quote
Modix This brand is a certified partner from our network.	MAMA	2000 × 5000 × 1000 mm78.74 × 196.85 × 39.37 in	Israel	upon request	Quote

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The products in the table are ranked by price (low to high).

Brand	Product	Build size	Build volume	Country	Price Approximate starting prices based on supplier-provided information and public data. Prices may vary by region, over time and do not include additional products or services (taxes, shipping, accessories, training, installation, …).
Modix This brand is a certified partner from our network.	BIG-Meter	1010 × 1010 × 1010 mm39.76 × 39.76 × 39.76 in	1030.3 L	Israel	$ 11,50011 690 €10,201 £1,714,144 ¥	Buy on Modix
CreatBot	F1000	1000 × 1000 × 1000 mm39.37 × 39.37 × 39.37 in	1000 L	China	$ 29,99930 494 €26,610 £4,471,531 ¥	Buy on CreatBot
BigRep	BigRep ONE v4	1005 × 1005 × 1005 mm39.57 × 39.57 × 39.57 in	1015.08 L	Germany	$ 30,00030 000 €26,611 £4,471,680 ¥	Get a quote
3D Platform	400 Series WORKBENCH XTREME	1000 × 1500 × 700 mm39.37 × 59.06 × 27.56 in	1050 L	United States	$ 49,99950 823 €44,351 £7,452,651 ¥	Get a quote
Tractus3D	T3500	⌀ 1000 x 2100 mm	1649.34 L	Netherlands	$ 59,00049 900 €52,335 £8,794,304 ¥	Get a quote
The Industry	MAGNUM	1500 × 1200 × 1200 mm59. 06 × 47.24 × 47.24 in	2160 L	Sweden	$ 135,000129 990 €119,750 £20,122,560 ¥	Get a quote
MASSIVit 3D	Massivit 10000	1420 × 1110 × 1500 mm55.91 × 43.7 × 59.06 in	2364.3 L	Israel	upon request	Get a quote
Modix This brand is a certified partner from our network.	MAMA	2000 × 5000 × 1000 mm78.74 × 196.85 × 39.37 in	–	Israel	upon request	Get a quote

Overview of the best large scale professional 3D printers

The Modix BIG-Meter offers over one cubic meter of build volume. As all Modix printers do, the BIG-Meter is delivered as a self-assembly kit, which contributes to the printer’s relatively low price point.

This large scale 3D printer comes with a dual extruder (E3D Aero and E3D Volcano print heads), full automatic bed leveling (bed tile and bed mapping), a Wi-Fi controller, and a range of industrial-grade components. The print bed heats up to 120°C.

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The F1000 from CreatBot offers a full cubic meter of fully enclosed and heated (60°C) build volume. There’s also a filament chamber that can hold two spools of up to 5kg each and heat up to 45°C or 65°C.

Its dual nozzles are able to heat up to 420°C, while the print bed heats up to 100°C. Compatible materials range from standard PLA and ABS to PETG and carbon fiber-filled and flexible materials.

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The BigRep ONE, currently in its third generation of upgrades and updates, is one of the only large-sized 3D printers to provide independent dual extrusion (IDEX). IDEX can cut production times in half thanks to duplication or mirror modes.

The printer’s large touchscreen grants access to the webcam and allows users to resume prints even after a power outage. The filament holder is able to hold multiple spools of up to 8kg.

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This large format 3D printer with dual extrusion is customizable. Various extruders are available, and it’s possible to add an enclosure. The enclosure can be heated and/or include an air filter as well.

It’s possible to choose from two different control systems; with Wi-Fi or with Ethernet connectivity. The automatic leveling probe touches over 400 points on the print bed to ensure optimal calibration.

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The T3500, a huge delta 3D printer, offers a massive build size that can 3D print to an exact scale of 1:1 up to 2.1 meters high.

The large-scale Tractus3D T3500 can 3D print exotic materials with its hot-end extruder capable of reaching up to 300°C. This 3D printer features a heated bed and can be equipped with an optional dual extruder.

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The Industry MAGNUM is a very large format 3D printer by The Industry (previously called BLB Industries), a manufacturer based in Sweden. This XXL 3D printer offers a build volume of 2. 16m³ and comes with a set of nozzles ranging from 2 to 8mm in diameter. The MAGNUM is based on the company’s previous model, the BLB Industries THE BOX.

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The Massivit 10000 is an industrial large format 3D printer produced by MASSIVit 3D. MASSIVit 3D is a 3D printer manufacturer based in Israel. This 3D printer offers a build volume of 1420 x 1110 x 1500 mm.

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Modix has nicknamed their printer “Personal Car Factory”, a quick way to indicate how big the MAMA (Modular Additive Manufacturing Assembler) system really is. It’s equipped with a high-speed pellet extruder, and is also capable of 3D printing with spools of filament.

This huge FFF 3D printer isn’t available yet.

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Applications for large scale 3D printing

3D printing furniture

The largest 3D printers can be used to 3D print furniture in one go. This includes tables, chairs, and even bathtubs. 3D printing furniture can also generate unique, complex pieces that would be difficult to create otherwise.

Hence, customized furniture is becoming more and more accessible thanks to extra-large 3D printers.

3D printing large prototypes

The professional large-scale 3D printers featured in our article can also be used to 3D print large prototypes. This enables businesses to test out their products before actually launching production. Industrial designers and engineers are able to perform more revisions in significantly less time.

They can test their future products extensively while at the same time reducing the production-to-market time.

3D printing production series

Large-scale 3D printers don’t have to exclusively 3D print large objects and prototypes. Their huge build platform also enables 3D printing big series of smaller objects.

Customized large scale 3D printers

There are several manufacturers that mainly offer tailored solutions rather than standardized 3D printer models. Tobeca, for instance, is a French team that builds 3D printers from scratch and is based entirely on their customers’ needs and requirements.

US-based Erectorbot also provides on-demand builds, although they do have a lineup of standard models. Then there’s Colossus, a company in Belgium that constructs 3D printers within shipping container-like structures. CNC Barcenas, a Spanish manufacturer, also offers tailored, large-scale 3D printers with a range of options to choose from.

A giant 3D printer began to print a residential area

3D printing is becoming more and more dense in our lives. And it is already taken for granted. However, this technology is still able to surprise in earnest. How? Well, for example, right now in Latin America, a non-profit organization called New Story is implementing an ambitious plan to create affordable 3D printed houses. And their huge 3D printer prints houses for an entire residential area. At the same time, the first houses are even ready, so Mexico has every chance of becoming the first country in which a 3D printer has created a quarter for people to live.

This is how the finished 3D printed houses look like

The New Story project was created in partnership with Icon and Échale, and is located in a development area in Tabasco, which is located in the South East of the country. The group of companies aims to build 50 homes for low-income families, who often live in dangerous and precarious temporary shelters. At the moment, two houses are ready, and the first residents are moving into them. However, you still have to pay for housing. True, the conditions, according to New Atlas, are simply fabulous: people will need to pay 400 Mexican pesos (about $ 20) per month for seven. And the interest rate for such a "mortgage" is zero. How do you like these "loans"? Write your opinion in our Telegram chat?

See also: Scientists 3D print bulletproof material A huge printer called the Icon Vulcan II extrudes cement from a nozzle layer by layer until basic structures like walls and room dividers are complete. This process takes about 24 hours. The builders then add the roof, windows and doors.