Available materials
Pellet-fed thermoplastics
Fibre-reinforced compounds
UV and outdoor polymers

Large-Format Additive Manufacturing

Oversized additive production for marine, architectural, retail, and industrial forms.

Technology overview

LFAM 3D Printing

LFAM extends additive manufacturing beyond the standard machine envelope using high-output polymer deposition. It is suited to large patterns, moulds, displays, architectural elements, marine components, and full-scale prototypes.

Pellet-fed polymers and reinforced compounds can reduce material cost and production time compared with conventional filament printing while supporting substantially larger geometry.

Projects are assessed individually for segmentation, reinforcement, thermal movement, tool paths, assembly, transport, and finishing so the complete object is practical to manufacture and install.

Project-specific build envelope

Large parts can be produced continuously or divided into engineered sections for transport and assembly.

High-output pellet extrusion

Pellet-fed systems deposit material rapidly for large walls, forms, moulds, and structural shells.

Reinforced material options

Selected glass- and carbon-fibre compounds improve stiffness and dimensional stability.

Integrated finishing strategy

Machining, filling, coating, painting, and assembly are planned around the final application.

Capabilities & Features

LFAM manufacturing details

Category
Details
Technical specifications
  • Build envelope assessed per project
  • Single-piece or engineered sectional production
  • Tool paths optimised for large geometry
  • Reinforcement and assembly designed where required
  • Transport and installation considered from the start
Materials & finishes
  • Pellet-fed thermoplastic systems
  • Selected fibre-reinforced compounds
  • Application-specific UV and outdoor options
  • Machined, filled and coated surfaces
  • Painted display or protective industrial finishes
Best-fit applications
  • Marine forms, profiles and tooling
  • Architectural and interior features
  • Retail displays and event structures
  • Large moulds, patterns and plugs
  • Full-scale prototypes and industrial covers
Simple & Transparent

Our proven workflow

Step 1

Scale, segmentation and logistics review

Step 2

Large-format production and assembly

Step 3

Machining, finishing and installation preparation

Common questions

LFAM 3D printing FAQs

What is LFAM?

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LFAM is large-format additive manufacturing, typically using high-output pellet extrusion to produce geometry beyond standard desktop and industrial printer envelopes.

What is the maximum LFAM size?

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The workable size depends on geometry, material, transport, and whether the part is made continuously or in engineered sections. We assess the complete project before quoting.

Can large prints be used outdoors?

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Yes, when the material, structure, coating, drainage, UV exposure, and installation method are designed for the intended outdoor environment.

Can LFAM surfaces be smooth?

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Yes. Large-format parts can be machined, filled, sanded, coated, or painted depending on the required tolerance and appearance.

Do you help split and assemble large models?

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Yes. Segmentation, locating features, reinforcement, bonding, transport, and on-site assembly can be considered during project planning.

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