BigRep and BASF are finalizing negotiations surrounding a strategic alliance to jointly develop 3D printing solutions, aimed at accelerating the wholesale introduction of additive manufacturing technologies into industrial applications.

Upon successful finalization, BASF will become a preferred material and application development partner for BigRep, while BigRep will continue to develop equipment and software solutions ready for integration into digital manufacturing environments.

Berlin-based 3D printing manufacturer BigRep, which provides hardware, software, materials and services for large-scale 3D printing, sees a future cooperation with chemical company BASF as proof of its continuing commitment to engineering and manufacturing cutting-edge filaments and printers.

“Our goal is to offer the best additive manufacturing solutions to our customers with BigRep equipment and BASF industrial materials,” said René Gurka, CEO of BigRep, of the forthcoming partnership. “Continuous innovation into new additive materials will help us support our customers to realize the full potential of additive manufacturing in their businesses.”

Although BigRep was launched 3.5 years ago, the start-up has become a world-leading provider of large-format 3D printing technology, and is now on the cusp of partnering with one of the world’s largest chemical companies. In September of this year, BASF underscored its commitment to exploring 3D printing potential, by announcing the creation of a dedicated subsidiary: BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH.

Both companies expect to be finalizing the partnership in the coming weeks, and solidifying plans to work together internationally on innovative 3D printing applications and materials.

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