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BigRep returns to private ownership under three existing investors

Berlin-based BigRep, which makes large-build industrial printers, is leaving the public market about two years after its listing. Shareholders approved a simpler corporate structure, and three current major investors now hold the company: Koehler Invest, DeKrassny and Hage Holding. The report also mentions the launch of the ALTRA 670 printer, but the source teaser gives no further details on its specifications or availability. The move is a change of ownership and governance rather than a change in the product line, so customers and partners should see continuity in the company's operations, though the teaser does not describe any operational plans.

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Business

BigRep reports about 45% revenue growth after returning to private ownership

BigRep GmbH, the German maker of large-format 3D printers, has returned to private ownership, according to a report from 3DPrint.com. The report states that the company reported revenue growth of approximately 45% and mentions a new 3D printer. The teaser does not give details on the new owners, the terms of the transaction, the printer model or the reporting period, so these points remain unconfirmed in this item. The company has gone through several changes in ownership and financing in recent years, which the source describes as a volatile period. For buyers of large-format FDM systems, the news signals that the vendor is moving back toward private control and reports growth, but the financial figures should be checked against the company's own statements.

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Events

ELEGOO to show Centauri Carbon 2 and Orangestorm Giga at Formnext 2026

ELEGOO will exhibit at Formnext 2026 in Frankfurt from November 17 to 20, 2026, at booth 12.0-C02. The company plans to show its Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, an ELEGOO x emoji Centauri Carbon 2 Combo edition and the Orangestorm Giga, along with machines making their debut. Visitors can attend daily talks and prize draws, and the company says it wants to discuss product innovation and potential partnerships. The announcement is a trade show preview, and the report gives no technical specifications or pricing for the new machines.

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Desktop 3D printing

Bambu Lab teases H3C tool changer printer, launch set for November 3

Bambu Lab has teased its H3C, a 3D printer with a tool changer, according to a report from Tom's Hardware. The report states that the machine is scheduled to launch on November 3, 2026. The teaser reported by Tom's Hardware gives no further technical details, such as build volume, nozzle count or pricing, so these remain unconfirmed. A tool changer lets an FDM printer switch between several extruders or materials during a print without manual intervention. Readers should check the manufacturer's official announcement for specifications once they are published.

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