en.Wedoany.com Reported - In a major 2026 China tour, an automated stage mecha standing 9 meters tall and weighing 10.7 tons has been deployed. The mecha was manufactured using Kings3D's Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) 3D printing technology, marking one of the largest end-use applications of large-format additive manufacturing in the live entertainment sector to date.
The mecha's complex curved armor panels and hollow internal geometries were printed directly from digital files using engineering-grade polymer pellets, eliminating the need for molds or traditional tooling. Kings3D's FGF systems feed bulk pellet feedstock at high speeds instead of filament, reducing material costs while meeting the high-volume output required for the project. The internal geometry was specifically optimized so the total weight meets safety requirements for touring production, while the engineering-grade pellet material ensures the structural integrity needed for repeated assembly and disassembly. According to Kings3D, the entire production cycle took weeks, compared to months required by traditional manufacturing methods.
Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF), also known as pellet-based extrusion, Fused Pellet Fabrication (FPF), or Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM), feeds raw polymer pellets directly into a screw extruder, bypassing the filament conversion step required for desktop FDM printing. This makes it particularly suitable for large-format output, offering higher deposition rates and lower material cost per kilogram. In this field, following European and American pioneers such as Caracol, CMS, CEAD, and Juggerbot, Shenzhen-based Kings3D has deployed its FGF systems for industrial and architectural applications, including large-scale props, facade elements, and themed environment components. Within just a few years, this major player in China's polymer additive manufacturing sector has significantly scaled its production capacity through FGF, rivaling the largest comparable facilities in the West.
This touring application adds a new end-use case for large-format 3D printing in the entertainment and themed environment sectors, where complex geometries and short production timelines are advantages of additive manufacturing. Traditionally, manufacturing a structure of this scale would require custom mold sets, extensive manual labor for hand lay-up or casting, and lengthy tooling preparation cycles. Kings3D continued to expand its presence in Western markets throughout 2025 and 2026, combining its large-format FGF platforms with SLA-based systems to serve industrial customers in Europe and North America.
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