Rapid Fusion Talks Using Pellets for Large-Format Additive Manufacturing

If asked which two trends have been dominating the polymer 3D printing sector, the answer would be obvious: pellets and large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM). In recent years, we have seen machines getting larger for even more applications in sectors like maritime and automotive. At the same time, pellets have become a popular extrusion material choice. This is not just because they are often cheaper and have a wider range of properties than their filament counterparts, but also because they are particularly suited to LFAM. One company that recognizes this more than most is Rapid Fusion, which has developed its own solutions to print large-scale projects with a range that includes everything from extruders all the way to its new all-in-one cell. We spoke with the founder of the company to learn more.

3DN: Could you introduce yourself and your connection to 3D printing?

Hi, my name is Jake Hand, and I am the founder and manager director for Rapid Fusion, an advanced robotic additive manufacturing company based in the UK.

The Rapid Fusion team including Jake Hand (on the far left)

3DN: How did Rapid Fusion come about?

The story of Rapid Fusion begins with Evo3D, the sister company, which we founded in November of 2021. Through that, we specialize in reselling large-format additive products. And it helped us realize that there was a gap in the market for a manufacturer to produce.