Home-BigRep and Endless Industries Bring Continuous Fiber Reinforcement to LFAM
Berlin-based 3D printer manufacturerBigRep GmbHandTechnical University of Berlinspin-offEndless Industrieshave entered a long-term global technology partnership focused on bringing continuous fiber reinforcement to large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) at an industrial scale.
The announcement, made on April 30, 2026, follows two years of joint development and marks the beginning of a commercial rollout phase.
“After two years of joint development, we’ve reached a level of technological maturity that will redefine the role of continuous fiber in industrial 3D printing. Now is the right time to bring this innovation to market,” said Thomas Janics-Jakomini, CEO of BigRep.
Two Years of Development, One Integrated Platform
The foundation of the partnership is the integration of Endless Industries’ continuous fiber system into the BigRep IPSO 105, a high-temperature, large-format industrial printing platform. The combined solution produces mechanically reinforced components with continuous carbon fiber, offering strength levels up to 20 times higher than unreinforced thermoplastics, while keeping costs substantially below those of traditional automated fiber placement systems.
Each company contributes a distinct layer of the stack. Endless Industries brings a vertically integrated approach covering print heads, materials, and its proprietary “Akio” software platform for fiber architecture optimization. BigRep contributes industrial hardware, a global service network, and an established partner ecosystem. The result is a unified system designed to reduce complexity and support repeatable, production-grade output.
The platform supports high-performance and high-temperature thermoplastics, build chamber temperatures up to 100°C, and continuous fiber integration without modifications to existing workflows. All printed components remain fully recyclable, distinguishing the process from thermoset-based alternatives.
What the Technology Makes Possible
The integrated system opens economically scalable production of large-format composite parts in PETG, Polyamide, and Polypropylene across several industrial sectors. In manufacturing environments, it enables high-strength jigs and fixtures as direct replacements for metal or CNC-machined tooling.
Source: 3D Printing Industry
