Q.BIG 3D
Develops large-format polymer 3D printers using Variable Fused Granular Fabrication (VFGF) technology for industrial-scale components, enabling rapid production of parts up to 1.7m x 1.1m x 1.05m.
- CEO / Founder
- Katja Herrmann
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2.2M
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- HZG Group; Manz AG; Dieter Manz
Technology & Products
Key Products
QUEEN 1 large-format 3D printer; 3D printing services for large components; Custom additive manufacturing solutions
Technological Advantage
Patented VFGF technology achieves 4x-40x faster build speeds than standard FDM printers for large parts, with build volumes up to 100x larger, protected by proprietary IP (exact patent numbers not publicly disclosed).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for large polymer components from months to days by eliminating tooling, cuts production costs by up to 40% compared to traditional methods, and enables on-demand manufacturing of prototypes, spare parts, and end-use products.
How They Differentiate
4x faster build speed than BigRep ONE G2 (120 cm³/hr vs 30 cm³/hr) for large parts, 30% lower cost-per-part using granulates vs filaments, and proprietary VFGF enabling variable extrusion for optimized strength and surface finish.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, rail, shipbuilding, mechanical engineering, and construction requiring large, high-volume polymer parts.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Rail; Shipbuilding; Mechanical Engineering; Construction; Agriculture
Competitors
Stratasys (large-format FDM printers); BigRep (large-scale polymer 3D printers); CEAD (large-format pellet extrusion systems)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue growth not publicly disclosed; customer base includes industrial leaders like Carl Zeiss and John Deere, with expansion into aerospace and automotive sectors.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2019 at Aalen University; Launched QUEEN 1 printer in 2023; Raised €2M Series A in 2023 led by HZG Group; Won Innovation Award of Ostwürttemberg region in 2021
Notable Customers
Carl Zeiss; Kärcher; John Deere; Voith; Benteler