VIIO 250 prints large parts efficiently

VIIO 250 BigRep’s VIIO 250 is a large-format fused filament fabrication (FFF) industrial 3D printer that can build functional prototypes and geometrically complex tooling, jigs and fixtures. It is built with a robust frame and components as well as an actively heated build chamber. Its dual SMX extruders can reach up to 662 degrees Fahrenheit to print with engineering-grade materials, and its embedded sensors and changeable nozzle sizes allow it to produce parts with complex geometries. As with all BigRep printers, an open material system allows for the use of a wide range of filament choices, from general-use materials to technical materials for demanding industrial applications.  

What’s new? The VIIO 250. 

Benefits Maximized machine efficiency. The VIIO 250’s user interface offers animated guides that walk the operator through each step, and has an array of automated features, including auto print bed calibration and auto-sequential printing, that enable unattended production. Its Infinity Box is an automated filament handler that holds up to four spools of up to 17.6 pounds each, and doubles as an active keep-dry box to store filament in optimal conditions. With Relay Mode, the VIIO 250’s second extruder head can take over printing when the filament spool of the first head runs empty. Its new controls platform delivers industrial CNC quality and can provide over-the-air software updates. 

BigRep America Inc., Wilmington, Mass., 781-281-0569, www.bigrep.com 

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