Case study

Modified HotEnds provide maximum extrusion performance for large-scale 3D printers.

Discover how E3D helped Modix with an extrusion system for large-scale parts that keeps on printing no matter what materials are thrown at it.

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Key outcomes

  • Consistent performance
  • Engineering-grade filament ready
  • Increased flow rates

The partner

Modix is a Tel-Aviv based manufacturer of large-format FDM 3D printers. Following their first product launch in 2015, they’ve built up a global customer base serving various industries, including automotive, aviation, and electronics.

The challenge

Large-format 3D printers aren’t like typical desktop 3D printers, so a specialised extrusion system was vital. Modix had a set of key product requirements.

  • High uptime. Large-format print jobs can take days to weeks. The extrusion system needed to be robust against mechanical issues like nozzle jams or under-extrusion.
  • High flow. Large 3D prints need to use thicker line widths, so the extrusion system needed to be capable of extruding material at high volume. 
  • Configurable. Modix’s customers need to print a variety of industrial applications, so the extrusion system needed to be configurable to different use-cases. 
  • Industrial-grade materials. Performance with all types of materials, particularly industrial materials such as Nylon, PP, TPU, PC and carbon-fibre filled filaments was needed to print industrial parts. 

The solution

Modix found their solution in E3D’s Titan Aero Extruders and SuperVolcano HotEnds. 

SuperVolcano HotEnds put an enormous amount of heat into a large volume of material for high volumetric flow – ideal for printing large-scale, production-ready parts. Combining this with a Titan Aero extruder creates a powerful extrusion system that met all customer needs. 

  • Able to print thicker lines than any standard extrusion system – ideal for large prints
  • Delivers consistent performance over extended periods
  • Processes all 3D printing materials, including advanced engineering-grade materials
  • Configurable to a wide range of use-cases


Fitting tried and tested E3D extrusion systems into their 3D printers meant Modix could minimise engineering risk, shrink R&D costs, and get their products to market significantly faster and cheaper than developing a new extrusion system from scratch. Their partnership with E3D gave them the freedom to focus on other product design aspects without having to worry about the complex engineering challenges of the extrusion system. 

Since day one, E3D has been a partner we can rely on. Our partnership has helped us accelerate product development, and their expertise has been invaluable to us in producing top-quality, reliable machines for our customers. 

Shachar Gafni, CEO, Modix

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