FGF Technology — Granulate 3D Printing for Large Formats
FGF prints with industrial plastic pellets instead of filament: the extruder works directly on raw pellets, with a much higher flow rate than traditional FDM. This makes FGF the right technology for large objects—from 50 cm upwards—where speed and material cost matter more than fine resolution. Strato3D uses FGF for mannequins, shells, fittings, totems, and large design components: Marco Brenna's Pinocchio seats exhibited at the Salone del Mobile, for example, were made with this technology.
When to choose FGF
- For large parts (50 cm and up)
- When the cost of granular material needs to reduce the final price
- For mannequins, setups, scenic objects, and retail displays
- For large molds and shells
- For large-scale architectural models
- For industrial components with technical materials not available in filament
Materials available in FGF
PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PC, glass or carbon fiber-filled materials, recycled materials. Direct access to the industrial granulate market means a much wider range of materials compared to standard FDM: custom polymers, non-standard colors, technical materials that do not exist in filament. The cost of material drops by up to 70% compared to equivalent filaments.
Post-processing on large formats
FGF parts exit with more visible deposition lines than fine FDM. Post-processing—putty, sanding, painting—is a standard part of the process for aesthetic pieces. Strato3D manages the entire supply chain internally: from raw printing to the delivery of the finished painted piece.
Request an FGF quote
For large-scale projects or scenic objects, contact us with the file and final dimensions. Contact us now.