BigRep Launches the VIIO 250 Automated, Intuitive 3D Printer

Highlights of the VIIO 250 

• 24/7 Automation  
  Auto calibration including bed mapping and filament flow rate adjustment is designed to make printing easier. The Infinity Box automatically loads new filament during the print job, and the Relay Mode is an auto backup extruder functionality that kicks in for non-stop printing. 
• Large-scale Build Volume 
  The 250-liter (1000x500x500 mm) spacious build chamber has an active temperature control of up to 50°C to achieve maximum geometric accuracy. Built with a compact design, the VIIO 250 offers large-format printing capabilities in a frame that fits any workspace. 
• Intelligent Dual SMX Extruders 
  Advanced print monitoring thanks to dual SMX (Smart Manufacturing Extruders) extruders that reach up to 350°C with embedded sensors for precise control. Extruders have LED light indicators to signal different statuses and come in 3 nozzle sizes—0.4 mm, 0.6 mm, & 1.0 mm. 
• Intuitive Machine User Interface  
  The HMI (Human Machine Interface) comes in multiple languages to guide users through the print process with animated walkthroughs. Check, prioritize, and line up print jobs with intuitive UX/UI guides and alerts designed to ensure efficient workflow management. 
• Continuous and Optimal Filament Handling 
  The add-on feature—The Infinity Box—is designed to automatically detect when filament runs out during an active print job and loads new material without intervention, ensuring uninterrupted printing. The Infinity Box doubles as an active filament dry box to store material in optimal conditions and holds 4 spools of up to 8 kg.
   
  “The VIIO 250 is a significant leap forward in automating and simplifying 3D printing technology aiming to advance industrial users’ productivity," says Dr.-Ing. Sven Thate, managing director of BigRep GmbH. "By integrating advanced automation features and user-friendly interfaces, we aim to set a new standard for efficiency, ease of use, reliability and repeatability in large-scale industrial-grade 3D printing striving to continuously improve customers’ overall equipment efficiency (OEE) and total cost of ownership (TCO).”