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Bigrep

HardwareBerlin, GermanyFounded 2014· One of 1636 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Bigrep provides large-format industrial 3D printers that enable rapid prototyping and production of complex, oversized parts in a single build.

CEO / Founder
Thomas Janics-Jakomini
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Public
Total Funding
$24.4M
Latest Round
Series B
Key Investors
Körber AG, Kloeckner & Co, BASF, Koehler Paper Group, b-to-v Partners AG, KfW Group

Technology & Products

Key Products

BigRep ONE.5X, BigRep PRO, BigRep STUDIO. Focus on large-format industrial 3D printers.

Technical position · AMPulse analysis

Ability to print large, complex parts in a single build, reducing assembly complexities and enhancing durability.

Patent position

Bigrep filed 5 patent families in 2022 to 2024, down from 12 in 2019 to 2021, a 58% fall, steeper than the 14% fall in tracked AM filings in the same patent offices. AMPulse analysis

Filing momentum
5 families filed 2022–2024, 12 in 2019–2021 (-58%); all tracked AM filings in the same offices -14%
Process mix, 2019–2021 → 2022–2024
Material extrusion 100% → 100%
Filed in
WO 61%EP 36%US 14%CN 4%
Named competitors, AM patent families
Stratasys 494HP 16Mazak 11

28 AM patent families in total. Recent years are still being published, so read a filing change against the same-office figure.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Enables production of complex, oversized parts in one piece, reducing assembly time and maintaining product integrity.

How They Differentiate

Focus on large-format industrial 3D printing that addresses niche market needs for oversized production capabilities.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial manufacturers, including automotive, aerospace, and construction companies

Industry Verticals

Automotive, Aerospace, Construction, Industrial Manufacturing

Competitors

Stratasys; HP Inc. (3D Printing Division); Mazak

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Positive market traction indicated by global expansion and strategic partnerships.

Major Milestones

Strategic alliance with Get3D for Eastern European market expansion, Establishment as a leading provider of large-format 3D printing solutions

Notable Customers

Steelcase, Villeroy & Boch, Airbus SAS, Etihad Engineering, Bosch Rexroth AG, JC Steele & Sons Inc.

https://www.bigrep.com

Recent coverage of Bigrep

AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
32
Granted
1
Families
28

Leading domains: process (32), equipment (23), material (5)

Filings by year: 2024: 2 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 2 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 11 · 2018: 8

  1. FILAMENT SPOOL DRYING SYSTEM AND METHOD3906142 · EP
  2. 3D-PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD2021260228 · WO
  3. NOZZLE MELT ACCUMULATION DETECTION2020057773 · WO
  4. 3D-PRINTING HOUSING NOZZLE2021013715 · WO
  5. ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED CAPACITIVE SENSOR2018087352 · WO

Funding rounds

  • Series A$7.5M2019-01-01Lead: Körber AG
  • Series B$15.0M2017-08-04Lead: Körber AG
  • Series A€7M2015-11-14
  • Early-Stage$1.8M2014-11-01Lead: Newten Ventures
  • Seed$0.1M2013-12-01Lead: Newten Ventures

Equipment deals on record

Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.

  • BigRep ALTRA 280

    1 systems · EUR 236,503.5

    Buyer: Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH · Supplier: BigRep GmbH
All equipment activity

Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

BigRep occupies a niche in industrial additive manufacturing by focusing exclusively on large-format polymer extrusion (MEX/FDM) systems. While most desktop and mid-frame printers require parts to be split and joined, BigRep's machines produce components up to one meter in a single build, eliminating assembly joints and improving structural integrity. This positions the company as an alternative to conventional subtractive methods and smaller-scale 3D printers for oversized tooling, jigs, fixtures, and end-use parts.

The company's product line includes the BigRep ONE.5X, BigRep PRO, and BigRep STUDIO, all built around large build volumes and industrial-grade precision. The technology relies on standard and engineering-grade thermoplastics, enabling applications that demand durability without the cost of metal additive processes. BigRep's IP portfolio includes patents related to printhead and reservoir designs, though the company's primary moat is its accumulated experience in scaling FDM to meter-class dimensions.

Customers span automotive, aerospace, construction, and industrial manufacturing. Named users include Airbus SAS, Bosch Rexroth AG, Steelcase, Villeroy & Boch, and Etihad Engineering. These organizations deploy BigRep systems for production aids, custom tooling, and low-volume end parts where traditional machining or outsourcing would be slower and more expensive. A strategic alliance with Get3D supports expansion into Eastern European markets.

BigRep competes with Stratasys and HP's polymer platforms, but its differentiation lies in build envelope rather than material breadth or speed. The company has raised $24.4 million from investors including Körber AG, BASF, and Kloeckner & Co. The key open question is whether large-format polymer printing can scale beyond prototyping and tooling into serial production, where cycle times and material costs remain constraints relative to injection molding.