Herrmann Additive Scaled 3D Printing Production
The manufacturer expanded its large-scale plastic component output since launching its business model in 2025.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Herrmann Additive has utilized its variable nozzle 3D extrusion process since 2025 to manufacture large-scale plastic parts. The company has successfully printed over 5,000 kg of material for industrial applications.
Why it matters
The company targets industrial clients whose low-volume production needs make traditional tooling methods inefficient. This approach allows for significant cost savings, as evidenced by a 50 percent reduction in production expenses for a large pipe component.
The firm has printed more than 5,000 kg of material using its Queen 1 systems, including a 205 kg pipe elbow that required 340 hours to produce. The technology achieves a maximum travel speed of 500 mm/s with material output ranging from 150 to 2,000 g/h.
The players
Herrmann Additive
This manufacturing company specializes in large-scale plastic components using variable nozzle 3D extrusion printing processes.
The details
The variable nozzle printing process allows systems to switch between turbo and detail modes based on design requirements. Validated through simulations, this method enables the production of large items, such as a 1.3 m inspection fixture completed in under 24 hours.
Timeline
Herrmann Additive began its current business model in 2025.
A fifth Queen 1 printing system is expected to be operational by the end of 2026.
Market Landscape
The adoption of the Queen 1 3D printing system marks a strategic shift away from traditional tooling-based manufacturing processes for low-volume production runs. This technology allows the firm to capture market share from competitors reliant on expensive, conventional casting or molding techniques.
Industrial customers seeking low-volume, large-scale components can bypass traditional tooling investments to achieve faster project turnarounds. This shift potentially lowers procurement costs for firms requiring specialized plastic fixtures or hardware.
The takeaway
Large-scale 3D extrusion offers a viable alternative to conventional manufacturing when production volumes remain too low to justify expensive molds. Organizations should validate complex part designs through simulation before starting production to optimize output speed and material usage.
What happens next
The company expects to bring a fifth Queen 1 printing system into full operation by the end of 2026.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ETMM.
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