Kentstrapper Mille Prints a Full Cubic Meter in One Piece for $46,000

Kentstrapper has started selling the Mille, an industrial FDM printer with a one-cubic-meter build volume. The Florence-based manufacturer has been building professional 3D printers since 2011, and the Mille represents its largest machine to date. Pricing starts at approximately EUR 40,000, which converts to roughly $46,000 depending on region, shipping, and duties.

What the Mille Can Print

The Mille's build envelope is 1,000 x 1,000 x 1,000 mm. That is enough space to print large structural parts, automotive components, and furniture segments as single pieces instead of assemblies. Kentstrapper demonstrated the capability by printing an electric vehicle battery enclosure longer than 700 mm from ASA in one go. The enclosure would normally require multiple segments bonded together, which creates structural seams and potential crack sites.

The heated enclosure maintains temperatures up to 60 degrees Celsius, and the build plate reaches 120 degrees Celsius across six independently controlled heating zones. This matters for large parts: uneven bed temperatures cause warping, and a 1-square-meter bed needs zone-level control to keep flatness consistent.

Hardware Specifications

The Mille uses a steel frame with a Cartesian motion system. The Mantis extruder reaches 400 degrees Celsius and accepts nozzle diameters from 0.4 mm to 1.4 mm. Layer heights can go as thick as 2 mm, which speeds up production of large, low-detail parts. The machine is assembled individually in Florence, and Kentstrapper has capped production at 20 units per month to maintain quality control.

The starting price of EUR 40,000 excludes shipping, duties, and VAT. Buyers who want the full package with accessories and service will pay more. Kentstrapper offers an all-inclusive operating lease starting at EUR 249 per month, which lowers the barrier for workshops that want to test the machine before committing to a purchase.

Who Should Buy the Mille

The Mille targets manufacturers that currently split large parts into multiple printed segments. If your workflow involves bonding several 300 mm prints into a single assembly, the Mille eliminates that step. Automotive, furniture, and industrial design firms are the primary audience, though architectural studios and event producers also use large-format FDM for scale models and custom fixtures.

The Mille is not a desktop printer. It needs a dedicated floor space, industrial power, and ventilation for large-format ABS or ASA prints. At this price, the buying decision comes down to whether the time saved on assembly and post-processing justifies the capital outlay. For the right shop, the math works.

Market Position

Large-format FDM printers in this class are rare. Most industrial users rely on ceramic or metal additive manufacturing for large parts, or they outsource to service bureaus. The Mille offers a middle path: in-house production of thermoplastic parts at a scale that previously required custom tooling or manual assembly. The EUR 40,000 entry point is lower than most industrial AM systems, though still far beyond hobbyist budgets.

Kentstrapper's made-in-Italy positioning and limited monthly output suggest the company is prioritizing precision and support over volume. That approach builds trust with professional buyers who need a reliable machine rather than the lowest-cost option.