en.Wedoany.com Reported - Berlin-based deep tech company Endless Industries, headquartered in Germany, has completed a two-year integration of its continuous fiber reinforcement technology into BigRep's large-format additive manufacturing platform, with both companies announcing a long-term global technology partnership. The combined system is aimed at industrial manufacturers seeking high-strength composite parts without the capital costs associated with traditional automated fiber placement (AFP) processes.
The technology integration incorporates Endless Industries' continuous fiber printhead, materials, and software into the BigRep IPSO 105 high-temperature large-format industrial printer, which features a build chamber capable of operating at temperatures up to 100°C. The resulting system produces parts up to 20 times stronger than unreinforced thermoplastics, at a cost lower than traditional AFP systems. Supported materials include PETG, polyamide (PA), and polypropylene (PP), with fiber architecture managed through Endless Industries' proprietary "Akio" software platform. All printed parts are fully recyclable.
Endless Industries, a spin-off from the Technical University of Berlin, develops continuous fiber systems through a vertically integrated approach, encompassing the printhead, materials, and software within a single technology stack. BigRep contributes industrial hardware, global service infrastructure, and its partner network. The companies state that the combination reduces system complexity and supports repeatable, production-grade manufacturing.
"Large-format composite manufacturing has traditionally relied on manual processes or required multi-million-dollar investments," said Stephan Knopf, Co-founder and CEO of Endless Industries. "This collaboration removes those limitations. Customers now have access to a ready-to-use system for producing high-strength parts without facing the traditional barriers to entry."
"After two years of joint development, we have 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.
Target applications for the system include jigs and fixtures that replace metal or CNC-machined tooling, lightweight structural aerospace components, and load-bearing medical devices, including orthotic and prosthetic parts, where strength-to-weight ratio performance and digital manufacturing flexibility are prioritized. Joint European sales activities will commence in the summer of 2026, with an initial focus on the DACH region, followed by international expansion planned for 2027–2028 through BigRep's global partner network, covering Europe, the United States, Asia, and Australia.
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