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RAPID 2019: BigRep to Unveil New-Generation STUDIO G2 Large Format 3D Printer

News is already flooding in regarding the Rapid+TCT event in Detroit, Michigan being held from May 20-23. Berlin’s BigRep will be attending in full-force, ready to unveil the BigRep STUDIO G2, a new generation 3D printer joining the STUDIO lineup.

The STUDIO G2, available to order now, 3D prints ‘engineer-grade’ materials while also encompassing all the same features of the original STUDIO hardware created for fabricating large parts.

BigRep’s STUDIO 2 3D printer was created for industrial applications but is suitable for everyday use, offering the following new features:

  • Unmatched speed and resolution in large format 3D printing
  • Ergonomic design
  • Height of 1765 mm
  • Fully enclosed, insulated build envelope (500 mm x 1000 m x 500 mm)
  • Fast heating print bed reaching 100°C
  • Temperature-controlled filament chamber
  • Dual extruder with two 0.6 mm ruby nozzles
  • Layer heights as little as 0.1 mm for abrasive engineering-grade materials like PA6/66

 “We are excited to host the world premiere of the STUDIO G2 at North America’s most influential AM event – RAPID+TCT. We believe that both customers already relying on the original machine and new ones will appreciate the many advanced features of the STUDIO G2,” said BigRep CBO, Frank Marangell.

The Studio G2 3D printer

BigRep will be releasing other 3D printing materials (also engineering grade) in the future, to include carbon/glass fiber composites, and ASA. The STUDIO G2 will also feature the new proprietary BigRep BLADE slicer software, which BigRep states will offer accurate printing times and tools for improved production such as material use calculations.

“The new generation STUDIO G2 is a great addition to our expanding industrial portfolio of large-format printers. Based on proven, successful technology, the STUDIO G2 is upgraded with key features that industrial users need,” said BigRep CEO, Stephan Beyer, PhD. “We’ve built it for printing with the abrasive, engineering-grade materials that the industry demands in a next-level, space-saving printer for large-format parts.”

The BigRep Pro will also be on-site, running BigRep’s MXT® Metering Extruder Technology, and a state-of-the-art Bosch Rexroth motion control system. Designer Marco Mattia Cristofori will also be at the show to present NERA, a completely 3D printed e-motorbike that was created in only 12 weeks.

The 3D printed NERA motorbike

Founded in 2014, BigRep also has offices in Boston and Singapore. Catering to engineers, designers, and manufacturers, they also partner with Bosch Rexroth, Etihad Airways and Deutsche Bahn. Key investors are BASF, Koehler, and Klöckner and Körber. We have followed the German company extensively, from the unveiling of the BigRep ONE to the PRO and the EDGE 3D, along with following their extensive partnerships and contributions to additive manufacturing research.

What do you think of this news? Let us know your thoughts! Join the discussion of this and other 3D printing topics at 3DPrintBoard.com.

[Source / Images: Big Rep Press Release]

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Unveiled at Hannover Messe: BigRep Pro & 3D Printed NEXT Automated Guided Vehicle

Eventgoers at Hannover Messe, held in Hannover Germany from April 1-5, are getting a preview of the latest in spectacular new technology and innovation. This includes learning more about new dimensions in additive manufacturing too as companies like BigRep unveil 3D printers such as the 5G connected industrial BigRep PRO—developed with partner Bosch Rexroth.

The BigRep PRO was designed with engineers around the world in mind, as the two companies sought to give industrial businesses greater opportunities to create models that are completely functioning prototypes—along with the ability to fabricate composite, end-use parts, and small-number serial production using high-performance materials.

BigRep CEO Stephan Beyer, PhD

“Our new printers are the launching pad for the factory of the future. We are opening a new dimension for additive manufacturing by establishing industrial 3D printing in automated and IoT-integrated systems,” said BigRep CEO Stephan Beyer, PhD. “BigRep’s quality solutions meet the industry’s requirements for precise, controlled and efficient machines with full data integration.”

“We will establish 3D printing as an added value production technology in industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, manufacturing and more.”

Powered by BigRep’s proprietary Metering Extrusion Technology MXT and featuring a motion control system produced by Bosch Rexroth, this new 3D printer was created to offer better precision and quality overall, along with higher speed and full IoT connectivity for applications such as sensors and monitors. These progressive solutions mean higher quality in 3D printing, along with better maintenance of the hardware itself as any issues or defects are quickly detected by the software. With access to the 5G network, monitoring of manufacturing projects can be delegated to cloud or production-related edge systems. The PRO can be ordered now.

BigRep PRO 3D printer

“Over the medium term, additive manufacturing cannot ignore the need to adapt to the standards of established production processes,” said Thomas Fechner, Head of the Business Unit New Business at Bosch Rexroth. “The goal is a completely digital workflow. The data must be able to pass consistently – from the customer order, the CAD software and simulation environments to specific machine movements and quality assurance.”

The Berlin-headquartered developer of large-scale 3D printing hardware and materials is also unveiling a new scanner for mid-print product quality inspection, as well as the NEXT AGV prototype, their 3D printed and automated guided vehicle for the factory of the future. BigRep has partnered with Bosch Rexroth for this project also, as they both envision such technology being vital to automated manufacturing of the future.

The NEXT AGV runs on a power grid, supplied by inductive energy, and is meant to function not only as an automated logistics carrier but also a mounting platform for other devices such as robots. The AGV design can be customized as needed for production purposes, featuring 3D printed wheels which allow the machine to move sideways, and a 3D printed antenna as an added safety detail.

Founded in 2014, BigRep has been involved in countless other dynamic projects and collaborations over the years, to include working with Magigoo, BASF, and even companies like Etihad Airways, the second largest airline in the United Arab Emirates. What do you think of this news? Let us know your thoughts! Join the discussion of this and other 3D printing topics at 3DPrintBoard.com.

[Source / Images: BigRep]