WASP CUBO HDP
The large-format3D printer forthe design industry
WASP CUBO HDP
The large-format 3D printer for the design industry
Massive 1200 x 1200 x 1200 mm print area Designed to work with recycled, impure materials Compact and ready-to-use
Suitable for
Furniture
Create functional furniture applications, even with recycled plastics.
Art Installations
For the creation of large-scale installations, statues and parametric facades.
Design Studios
Design and develop your customized products with ease.
Manufacturing
Develop and produce components and full products for the manufacturing industry.
Used by top companies and universities
Entirely designed and manufactured in Italy
Inspired by four key values: simplicity, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability
WASP CUBO HDP is a compact, ready-to-use machine that brings together years of experience and technological innovation.
Entirely designed and manufactured in Italy, it’s built to ensure maximum productivity and versatility, even with complex materials and in production environments.
Reuse 100% In-House Recycled Plastic Shreds
Print directly from shredded plastics with RIGENERA 3D
WASP CUBO HDP is compatible with the RIGENERA 3D extrusion system, which allows to print directly from in-house recycled shredded plastics. Unlike traditional extruders that only work with pellets and can be damaged by metal, RIGENERA 3D extruders are redesigned to accept shredded plastic in various sizes.
Why choose WASP CUBO HDP
Enclosed built volume
The enclosed build volume ensures thermal consistency and safer operation, making it ideal for printing with challenging materials like PETG or recycled composites.
Pre-assembled shipping
Its design supports both pre-assembled shipping or onsite assembly, offering unmatched flexibility in installation, with our team providing installation services worldwide.
Designed to work with impure materials
Thanks to its rechargeable filtration system, the machine ensures a safe working environment, even in offices and studios. The system is designed to capture and neutralize fumes and odors produced during printing, including those generated when using impure or recycled materials.
Built-in control panel
The machine comes equipped with a built-in control panel that includes an integrated slicer, eliminating the need for an external PC. However, connecting an external PC remains
fully supported, offering flexibility for users who prefer to prepare their files with their own software or hardware setup.
Brushless motors and bed leveling
Motion on the XY axes and extruder is driven by brushless motors, delivering greater precision, speed, and silence during operation.
A high-precision automatic bed leveling sensor is integrated to ensure optimal first-layer adhesion and to eliminate the need for manual calibration, even on large surfaces. Additionally, a built-in electronic leveling bubble continuously monitors the print bed’s position, ensuring it remains perfectly level throughout the entire printing process.
Auto feeding system
For added convenience and safety, the machine includes an auto feeding system. Material is continuously monitored by a capacitive sensor that halts printing if supply runs out.
Mechanical clamping of the bed
The clamping system enables the efficient production of large parts, providing a practical and reliable solution for high-volume printing. Unlike a heated bed, which on very large surfaces can cause warping, detachment, or uneven heating, the clamps keep the part perfectly secured throughout the entire printing process.
Customer support
We guide you through your journey in the world of 3D printing with a range of services and years of experience:
– Remote assistance
– 3D printing course
– Maintenance contracts and extended warrenty.
Safety and efficiency, built In
A closed-loop air purification system with an activated carbon filter ensures safe, efficient printing—even with recycled materials.
For added safety and convenience, the machine features an automatic feeding system with a capacitive sensor that stops printing when the material runs out.
Perfect conditions for advanced materials
The enclosed build volume ensures thermal consistency and safer operation, making it ideal for printing with challenging materials like PETG or recycled composites.
Efficient heating for technical polymers
For even greater control, a FIRECAP System (optional) can be integrated — a localized heating chamber capable of reaching up to 150°C. This feature allows enhanced adhesion and surface quality, especially for technical polymers, while keeping energy consumption low by targeting only the active printing zone.
Print smart, with or without a pc
The machine comes equipped with a built-in control panel that includes an integrated slicer, eliminating the need for an external PC. However, connecting an external PC remains fully supported, offering flexibility for users who prefer to prepare their files with their own software or hardware setup.
Smooth, fast, and quiet motion
Motion on the XY axes and extruder is driven by brushless motors, delivering greater precision, speed, and silence during operation. This results in more accurate prints with reduced noise levels.
Continuous leveling for consistent quality
A integrated high-precision automatic bed leveling sensor ensures optimal first-layer adhesion without manual calibration, even on large surfaces. Additionally, a built-in electronic leveling bubble continuously monitors the print bed’s position, ensuring it remains perfectly level throughout the entire printing process.
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Ability to print Microplastics
You can fully recycle, down to even the smallest particles
The powder recirculation system always keeps particles in motion, ready for printing without waste. Thanks to this continuous flow, even powders that would be trapped by traditional filters can be used efficiently, maximizing the reuse of recycled material.
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
Printer dimensions 200 cm x 200 cm x 200 cm
Printer weight 400 kg
Packaging dimensions 230 x 230 x h 230 cm tailored wooden box crate
3D PRINTING INFORMATIONS
Technology FGF (Fused Granular Fabrication)
Print volume 1200 x 1200 x 1200 mm
Nozzle diameter Standard 5 mm, Optional (1, 2, 3, 8 mm)
Pellet size From Ø 2 mm up to Ø 6 mm
Pellet tank capacity Esternal (Direct connection to the dryer or the bag)
Layer resolution Min. 0,5 mm (with a 1 mm nozzle) Sug. 2,5 mm (with a 5mm nozzle)
Print speed Max 100mm/s
Travel speed Max 200mm/s
Connectivity WiFi, LAN, USB port
Hotend temperature Max 300°C
Motor Brushless closed loop
Kinematic Cartesian
Brushless motors and bed leveling
Motion on the XY axes and extruder is driven by brushless motors, delivering greater precision, speed, and silence during operation.
A high-precision automatic bed leveling sensor is integrated to ensure optimal first-layer adhesion and to eliminate the need for manual calibration, even on large surfaces.
Enclosed built volume
The enclosed build volume ensures thermal consistency and safer operation, making it ideal for printing with challenging materials like PETG or recycled composites.
Pre-assembled shipping
Its design supports both pre-assembled shipping or on-site assembly, offering unmatched flexibility in installation.
SOFTWARE
Supported slicing software Simplify3d, Slic3r, Orcaslicer, WASPslicer, Superslicer, Cura
File type .stl, .obj, .gcode
Supported OS Windows, Mac, Linux
Remote control Web interface
Built-in control panel
The machine comes equipped with a built-in control panel that includes an integrated slicer, eliminating the need for an external PC. However, connecting an external PC remains fully supported, offering flexibility for users who prefer to prepare their files with their own software or hardware setup
Auto feeding system
Material is continuously monitored by a capacitive sensor that halts printing automatically if supply runs out.
FIRECAP system
For even greater control, a FIRECAP system (optional) can be integrated: a localized heating chamber capable of reaching up to 150°C. This feature allows enhanced adhesion and surface quality, especially for technical polymers, while keeping energy consumption low by targeting only the active printing zone.
OFFICIAL WASP PELLETS
PETG pellet
RECYCLED pellets
PLA pellet 100% recycled
PET-G pellet 100% recycled
PLASMIX pellet
OTHER MATERIALS
PLA wood pellet
ASA pellet
TPU pellet
RIGENERA 3D
SHREDDED PLA pellet
SHREDDED PETG pellet
Non-proprietary Materials
The machine can print non-proprietary materials, ensuring maximum versatility. However, for optimal performance, the use of the WASP material line already tested and approved by our team is recommended. To assess the printability of non-proprietary materials, a dedicated service from our R&D Team is available.
Print directly from shredded plastics
WASP CUBO HDP is compatible with the RIGENERA extrusion system, which allows to print directly from in-house recycled shredded plastics. Unlike traditional extruders that only work with pellets and can be damaged by metal, RIGENERA extruders are redesigned to accept shredded plastic in various sizes.
POWER AND COMPRESSED AIR REQUIREMENTS
Input 220/240 V 50/60 Hz
Power consumption Average 450 w, Max. 1 kw (Power-on load)
Average power 1,5 Kw
Compressed air 8 bar, 100 L/min. tank , 8 mm pipe
TEMPERATURE
Operating enviroment 15-30°C
Storage 0-30°C
OPTIONALS
WASP CUBO HDP is compatible with the RIGENERA 3D extrusion system, which allows to print directly from in-house recycled shredded plastics. RIGENERA 3D kit for the WASP CUBO HDP includes:
RIGENERA shredder
Dehumidifier
NOTE: all the optionals can be purchased separatly from the order.
Compatible materials
PelletPLA WASP
PelletPETG
Pellet 100% RECYCLED PLA
Pellet 100% RECYCLED PET-G
Purchased by top companies and universities
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FAQ
3D printing offers significant advantages over traditional manufacturing methods:
- Customization: allows you to create tailor-made objects, adapted to the specific needs of customers, even in large numbers.
- Computational design: allows you to print intricate geometries that are difficult to create with traditional methods
- On-demand manufacturing: Reduces the risk of inventory overload and material waste
- Rapid Prototyping: You can create low-cost prototypes to test ideas efficiently.
The choice between a Delta printer and a Cartesian printer depends on your specific needs regarding speed, precision, print area, and budget. Delta and Cartesian 3D printers have distinctive mechanisms and features that influence the choice between the two. Here’s a comparison to help you understand why a Delta printer might be the right choice for you.
| Characteristic | Delta 3D printer | Cartesian 3D printer |
| Movement Mechanism | It uses motorized arms attached to a triangular structure. Only the extruder moves, while the plate remains stationary. | Uses X, Y and Z axes to move both the extruder and the build bed. |
| Speed and Accuracy | Greater printing speed and precision are achieved due to their configuration and the rapid movement of only the extruder. It is possible to use larger and heavier extruders while maintaining speed and accuracy. | Slower printing speed and variable precision, with possible vibrations due to the weight of moving components. The printed object is always in motion, which can lead to wobbly and imprecise prints, especially when they become geometrically complex due to constant jerking |
| Print Area | Cylindrical print area, generally with a higher print volume in height. | Rectangular printing area, with variable volume depending on the design.
Limited print height. |
| Structure and Design | The design of the Delta printer is modern and compact, allowing for increased print height while minimizing noise. The payload’s weight is evenly distributed among the motors, which work simultaneously for each movement. This configuration promotes vertical development, resulting in a significantly tall print volume. Additionally, these machines operate quietly. |
The design of Cartesian printers is bulkier, with heavier moving mechanical parts leading to greater wear on components. The motors are larger because they operate one at a time, with each motor assigned a specific task. As a result, these printers tend to be relatively noisier during operation. |
| Complexity and Assembly | Easy to assemble, with fewer parts, the design incorporates an auto-leveling function that simplifies setup. | Frequent calibration of the print bed, a more complex structure and increased wear of components. |
| Costi e Manutenzione | Using fewer parts reduces maintenance and costs. | Lower initial costs, but higher wear and tear and higher maintenance costs over time. |
Delta printers are ideal for those seeking high performance and quality, offering fast speeds, precision, and an extended vertical print area. They are easy to assemble, and while initial costs may be higher, they require less maintenance over time.
- POWER WASP 45 HDP is ideal for large-scale 3D printing of massive, complex pieces up to 2 meters in length. With its spacious enclosed print area and compatibility with a wide range of materials, including reinforced ones, it’s perfect for various manufacturing industries, including the nautical sector and the design field.
- WASP 3MT HDP is optimized for large-scale 3D printing, capable of creating objects up to 1 meter in diameter and height. Its extensive print volume and compatibility with various technical and recycled materials make it perfect for applications in manufacturing, furniture, and large artistic installations.
- WASP 60100 HDP is ideal for specialized industries and the medical sector, featuring an advanced extrusion system for high-tech materials, including flexible ones.
- WASP 4070 HDP is a compact, versatile professional printer suitable for industry and material research, designed for easy mobility and quiet operation in offices and labs.
To determine if a pellet is suitable for 3D printing, it is crucial to evaluate several factors, including processing temperatures and the characteristics of the pellet itself.
PROCESSING TEMPERATURES:
The first consideration concerns the processing temperatures. Each material requires specific temperatures to be printed effectively. For example, polycarbonate (PC) requires printing temperatures around 300°C. It is important to ensure that the 3D printer is able to reach and maintain these temperatures. If the required temperatures are very high, it may be necessary to use a printer specifically designed for such materials.
PELLET SIZE & SHAPE:
The size of the pellet is crucial. Pellets that are too large, usually larger than 3-4 mm, are not suitable for 3D printing. Additionally, it is important to consider the shape of the pellet – sharp or uneven surfaces can cause problems during extrusion and printing.
HOMOGENEITY OF PELLET SIZE:
Consistency in the size of the pellets is important. Significant differences in size can cause power problems and blockages in the printer extruder.
PRESENCE OF FIBER:
If the pellet contains fiber (such as reinforcing fibers), its concentration must be assessed. If too high (over 15%, for example) it can make the material too rigid and difficult to print. In addition, it is important to check the compatibility of the fiber with the polymer matrix to avoid adhesion issues between the printed parts.
MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS: Some 3D printer manufacturers, such as WASP, provide specific recommendations on materials and brands that can be used with their machines. It’s always a good practice to go through these compatibility lists to make sure the pellets are suitable for your printer.
SPECIALIZED CONSULTATIONS: In the case of particular materials or if you have doubts about the printability of a specific pellet, it is possible to seek specialized advice. Experts in the 3D printing industry can provide specific information on material compatibility and offer customized solutions for your printing needs.
In summary, choosing pellets for 3D printing requires careful evaluation of the requirements for temperature, size, shape, fiber content, and manufacturer’s recommendations. Consultation with industry experts can be invaluable when working with particular or complex materials.
All 3D-printers built by WASP S.r.l. are covered by 24 months legal Warranty for private clients and 12 months for Companies/Societies with regular VAT number for lack of conformity, pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 206/2005 (Consumer Code).
If during the period of Warranty validity, defective functioning or faulty parts of the machine ( the ones listed in the Warranty document) occur, WASP S.r.l., after the due examination, will provide to repair or replace the defective parts. All defective parts under Warranty, are repaired or replaced by WASP S.r.l. free of charge.
Transport and /or shipping costs are always borne by the Customer, as well as the outward and return travel costs related to the intervention of the WASP technicians, at the Customer's site. However WASP S.r.l. will evaluate the charge case by case.
Labor costs related to the intervention of the WASP technicians at the Customer's premises for removing defects under warranty, except in cases where the nature of the defect is such that it can easily be removed on site by the Customer, are bore by WASP S.r.l..
To take advantage of the Assistance, the Customer must keep the invoice (or Delivery Note) received together with the purchased goods.
If, following intervention by our Technical Service, the WASP technicians finds no lack of conformity pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 206/2005 (Consumer Code), the Customer will be charged for any diagnosis and verification costs, in addition to the restoration if requested by the Assistance, as well as the transport costs if incurred by WASP S.r.l.. In case of transport troubles of the machines, where the technician’s intervention is required, any warranties are to be considered EXW MASSA LOMBARDA.
Attention: the packaging should be the original one, penalty forfeiture of the Warranty