Modix BIG-40: High‑Volume DIY 3D Printer for Prototyping and Production

• DIY self‑assembly kit
• Print Volume: 400 × 400 × 800 mm
• Printer Dimensions: 870 × 720 × 1520 mm
• Shipping Weight: ~100 kg
• Included: Single print head, E3D Aero & E3D Volcano 1.75 mm
• Reprap Firmware developed and supported by Duet3D
• 7‑inch touchscreen by Duet3D
• E3D Titan Aero extruder with E3D Volcano hot‑end

The Modix BIG‑40 is engineered as a workhorse for large‑scale printing. Its 400 × 400 × 800 mm build volume makes it ideal for tall, complex objects—such as prosthetics—and extensive prototyping projects.

Modix BIG‑40 specifications

• Company: Modix
• Application: Prototyping, Research & Development, Restoration
• Industry: Art, Automotive, Construction, Consumer Products, Education, Sign & Graphics
• Technology: FFF FDM
• Printer type: Filament deposition
• Launched in: 2020
• Assembly: DIY Kit

Materials

• Materials: PLA, PETG, PVA, ABS, ASA, PC, Nylon, TPU/TPE, Woodfil, Copolyester, Carbon composite
• Material system: Open material system

Build size (XYZ)

• Print size metric: 400 × 400 × 800 mm
• Print size imperial: 15.7 × 15.7 × 31.5 inches

Properties

• Diameter: 1.75 mm
• Layer thickness: 40 – 800 µm
• XYZ accuracy: 4 × 10 × 0.5 µm
• Closed print chamber: Fully enclosed
• Feeder system: Direct
• Extruder: Single
• Print bed details: Heated bed, PEI surface
• Bed leveling: Fully automatic
• Display: LCD
• Connectivity: SD card, USB cable; Wi‑Fi optional
• Camera: Optional

Requirements

• Slicing: Cura, Simplify3D, Slic3r

Dimensions (XYZ) & weight

• Dimensions metric: 870 × 720 × 1520 mm
• Dimensions imperial: 34.3 × 28.3 × 59.8 inches