Negotiations on strategic alliance for industrial 3D printing solutions being finalised

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

Once negotiations are successfully finalised, BASF will become a preferred material and application development partner for BigRep — which will continue to develop advanced equipment and software solutions ready for integration into digital manufacturing environments.

“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. “Continuous innovation into new additive materials will help us support our customers to realise the full potential of additive manufacturing in their businesses.”

“BASF and BigRep share a vision to bring 3D printing to production floors and workspaces of all sizes. Our common goal is to help our customers across industries to meet current and future needs with innovative solutions,” added Volker Hammes, managing director of BASF 3D Printing Solutions’ parent Group, BASF New Business.