What Are Builder 3D Printers Capable Of?

Builder 3D has an incredible line-up of large-format fused deposition modelling (FDM) printers that enable professional users to prototype at scales previously unthinkable for in-house teams. Their machines boast build volumes reaching 1.1 metres on one or more axes and blazing-fast print speeds up to 300 mm/s.

With capabilities like that, you can churn out large prototypes, moulds, end-use parts, and more over 1 metre in height in a single print run. Whether you’re a prop manufacturer or an engineering/fabrication workshop, Builder 3D’s imposing printers promise to let you bring even your biggest ideas to life.

Powering Naturalis B.V.’s Full-Size T. Rex Replica

One impressive example demonstrating the capabilities of Builder’s 3D printers is provided by customer Naturalis B.V., whose in-house 3D scanning and printing lab uses two Builder Extreme 1500 PRO printers.

1.1×0.5×0.82-metre build volumes enabled Naturalis to fully 3D print a 12-metre long, 5-metre-tall replica Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton requested by the Japanese Dinosaur Museum. Composed of over 300 printed bones that took one year to complete, the replica highlights how Builder’s top-of-the-line industrial printers empower users to unleash creativity at monumental scales.

Extreme 3000 PRO – Builder’s Flagship 1.1 Metre Machine

Serving as Builder’s top-of-the-line industrial 3D printer is the Extreme 3000 PRO. With the category’s largest build volume at 1.1x 1.1 x 0.82 metres and print speed up 300mm/s, it can quickly produce various large parts in full size with maximum design freedom.

The dual feed system doubles up material handling capacity with material run-out detection, letting you build big models with minimal downtime.

Extreme 2000 PRO’s 1.7 Metre Z-Height Unlocks New Possibilities

Where Builder’s Extreme 3000 PRO dominates on X and Y axes expansion, their Extreme 2000 PRO achieves a class-leading build height of 1.7 metres for producing incredibly tall prints. Combined with highly competitive 700×700 mm x/y dimensions and highlights like an integrated 7″ touchscreen, removable filament spools, and a mono or dual extrusion system, it stretches what’s possible with large-scale 3D printing.

Extreme 1500 PRO Brings Large-Scale Printing To Every Workspace

The Builder Extreme 1500 PRO strikes an appealing balance between its larger siblings’ build volumes and a more compact footprint designed for accessibility.

With x/y/z dimensions of 1.1×0.5×0.82 metres and transportation wheels built into its frame, it can readily fit into offices and smaller spaces while still producing sizeable prints up to 1 metre in height. Sharing many of Builder’s signature features, like the touch interface and uninterruptible power supply for resuming failed jobs, it makes large-scale prototyping viable for a wider range of creators.

Extreme 1500 PRO Heated Chamber – Optimised for Industrial Materials

 

The Extreme 1500 PRO Heated Chamber provides a heated internal environment optimised for high-grade engineering thermoplastics.

Capable of nozzle temperatures up to 300°C, it unlocks printing in high-strength, heat, and chemical-resistant materials such as PRO1, PET-G, Nylon, PATH CF15(pending), ABS, ASA, and Nylon CF15.

You can build end-use parts ready for real-world testing and deployment. Paired with the heated chamber and upgrades like a 0.8mm nozzle, water-cooled print head, and an accompanying air filtration system, this printer enables next-level professional use cases. You can also use a flexible build plate over the standard aluminium plate to make part removal easier.

Extreme 1000 PRO Balances Affordability With Build Volume

Finally, rounding out Builder’s industrial machine line-up, the Extreme 1000 PRO delivers a fully enclosed 700x700x820mm build volume.

It retains useful features like an integrated camera, plus Builder’s signature 7″ touchscreen and dual filament system, producing professional-quality large-scale prints.

The Extreme 1000 PRO may strike the ideal balance between part size, performance, and budget for many prototyping teams.

Summing Up

Builder 3D printers empower professional users across industries to think big and unleash creativity at monumental sizes. Impressive build volumes highlight their diversified selection of top-tier large-format industrial FDM machines over a metre in height, width, or length. Paired with accessible pricing, they offer an unmatched value proposition.

Having delivered full-scale replicas like Naturalis’ giant T. Rex skeleton, Builder has a proven track record that makes its printers an ideal choice for small enterprises looking to push beyond small-scale thinking and multinationals seeking rapid in-house prototyping. Escape build volume restrictions and fulfil your most ambitious creative visions.

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