Robotic AM Cells vs Gantry Systems for Industrial Production 

Industrial additive manufacturing has evolved from prototyping to full-scale factory production, especially in large-format applications. As manufacturers scale up, choosing the right system architecture becomes critical. This blog compares Robotic AM Cells and gantry-based large-format 3D printers, highlighting their strengths, use cases, and role in modern factories.

A Robotic 3D Printing System offers multi-axis flexibility, greater design freedom, and seamless factory integration, making it ideal for complex geometries and customised production. Gantry systems deliver structural rigidity, repeatable precision, and stability over large build areas, making them best suited for high-volume, standardised manufacturing.

Understanding these differences helps manufacturers select the right LFAM solution based on part complexity, production volume, and factory constraints. Rapid Fusion supports manufacturers in deploying both technologies to achieve scalable, reliable, and efficient industrial additive manufacturing.

Read the full blog here to discover whether a Robotic 3D Printing System or gantry-based solution is right for your factory.