BCN3D, the Spanish 3D printer manufacturer, has secured another investment round to accelerate its next phase of growth in the AM industry.
The funding – of an undisclosed amount of money – follows BCN3D’s recent move to a production facility, which is now fully operational. It also aligns with the first anniversary of BCN3D’s flagship industrial FFF 3D printer, the Omega I60, designed to produce large, durable prototypes and end-use parts like tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
The Omega I60 minimizes long-term expenses and eliminates the hidden costs often associated with traditional industrial machines, particularly concerning maintenance contracts and the high costs of filaments and consumables.
During its first year, the BCN3D Omega I60 has been widely adopted by companies across key sectors worldwide, especially in the manufacturing and engineering industries. This adoption is focused on applications in tooling and functional prototyping, directly aligning with BCN3D’s go-to-market strategy for the Omega I60. This approach leverages the printer’s unique features—such as its heated chamber for processing technical materials, an advanced materials operation system for humidity control and spool recovery, and a large 60-liter print volume—to meet the specific demands of these applications and industries, BCN3D explains.
Among the clients that have benefited from this 3D printer, one counts Wisconsin Precision Casting, an investment casting foundry based in the United States that supplies low to medium-volume castings to various sectors.
They integrated FFF 3D printing technology into their operations in 2019 to complement the traditional lost wax casting process, particularly for low-quantity batches. Machining wax injection dies can take weeks and be cost-prohibitive for small orders. Since adopting 3D printing, they now operate a fleet of nine FFF 3D printers, including the Omega I60, to produce plastic patterns using 3D printing casting filament to create molds around them. The Omega I60 has proven extremely useful thanks to its capacity to print many parts in one go at speeds of up to 150 mm/s, significantly reducing production times.
“This investment marks a bold commitment to our future and signals our readiness to take the lead in the light industrial market,” said Xavi M. Faneca, CEO of BCN3D. “Our new facility, located in a European technology hotspot, confirms our dedication to producing high-quality 3D printers and provides our team with an environment primed for advanced quality production and continuous innovation.”
The Omega I60’s latest advancements will be showcased at BCN3D’s booth at Formnext 2024.
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