Polymaker Collaborates with Rapid Fusion for Large-Format 3D Printing
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Polymaker has partnered with UK-based Rapid Fusion to enhance large-format additive manufacturing capabilities. The collaboration, effective from early 2026, focuses on validating and promoting specific pellet feedstocks for industrial applications.
Partnership Overview
Materials manufacturer Polymaker has announced a partnership with Rapid Fusion, a UK company specializing in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) systems. This agreement, effective from the beginning of 2026, integrates Rapid Fusion into Polymaker’s PolyCore Hardware Partner network, aiming to enhance the application of LFAM in industrial production.
Focus on Material Validation
The collaboration includes joint efforts in material validation, technical development, and case studies, specifically targeting two grades of Polymaker's PolyCore materials. The first two grades validated on Rapid Fusion’s PE320 pellet extruder are:
- PETG-1113: A cost-effective PETG reinforced with 30% glass fiber, optimized for mechanical strength and gelcoat adhesion.
- PETG-1013: Similar to PETG-1113 but includes UV stabilization for enhanced weather resistance and dimensional stability.
First Case Study with Cerberus
A notable application of this partnership was demonstrated using Rapid Fusion's Cerberus system, which combines pellet and filament 3D printing with CNC machining in a deployable hybrid platform. The team successfully printed an office table base measuring 700 × 500 × 1,100 mm in just five hours, utilizing 20 kg of PETG-1113, showcasing the material's suitability for large-format printing.
Expanding Validation Efforts
Polymaker's strategy includes validating PolyCore grades across various hardware, as previously done with CEAD Group. The collaboration with Rapid Fusion brings additional capabilities to Polymaker's material testing, enhancing its offerings and confirming the performance of its feedstocks in diverse applications. This partnership highlights the growing trend of collaboration between materials suppliers and hardware manufacturers in the additive manufacturing sector.