Will we ever see extremely large build size 3D printers?

[eveninggown]

Do you think we will ever see extremely large 3D printers with build sizes in the 5 foot x 5 foot x 5 foot range? I haven't seen any yet. Are there any that exists? I just think there could be the possibility of building some pretty cool parts, especially for automobiles if we could get printers to print this big. Is it even possible?

[bennyboo]

Yes, there are printers that have a build volume even larger than this. A new automaker is looking into setting up HUBs around the US to manufacture small cars via 3d printing. Also, in China, they are manufacturing small homes (basic square design) with a giant 3d printer. Pretty amazing.

[Feign]

There are a few concrete-extruding "printers" that are truly massive as Bennyboo pointed out. The biggest traditional FDM printer I can think of is the Kamermaker that's being used at the 3D Print Canal House site. It's roughly 3 stories tall and has a build envelope of 2m x 2m x 3.5m... Big enough to entirely print a small room.

I have no idea how much it cost to build or if there's any way to get things printed on it, since it's currently occupied with making a full-scale plastic house.

[Jason ART3D]

Will we ever see extremely large build size 3D printers?

Yes, Very soon.