BCN3D Omega I60 G2

BCN3D Omega I60 G2: the first printer of the Quantum era

BCN3D introduced the new 3D printer Omega I60 G2 at Formnext, Europe's leading additive manufacturing event. It is the first machine launched by BCN3D after its acquisition by Quantum, arriving in August following the bankruptcy proceedings initiated in May 2025. The model is described as a “Built for the Factory Floor” system, designed for production environments and continuous applications.

From the first Omega I60 to the G2 generation

The Omega I60 G2 represents the evolution of the industrial architecture introduced by BCN3D with the Omega I60 in 2023, a platform developed to produce tooling, gauges, and large-scale components with high speeds and engineering materials. The original version offered a print volume of 450 × 300 × 450 mm (60 liters), a heated chamber up to 70 °C, a material management system with temperature and humidity control, and a high-speed direct extruder with speeds up to 300 mm/s. The G2 builds on this foundation and introduces a series of improvements to make it better suited for repeatable industrial-scale production.

Print volume, heated chamber, and materials

Like the previous model, the Omega I60 G2 maintains a usable volume of 450 × 300 × 450 mm, equal to approximately 60 liters, configured for large-scale components such as tooling, masks, control gauges, and functional prototypes. The print chamber heated up to 70 °C allows working with engineering polymers such as ASA, PA, ABS, and reinforced PA, reducing warping and internal stresses during cooling. This makes it possible to obtain parts with more stable dimensions and better mechanical strength, a key factor for those who use 3D printing directly on the shop floor as an alternative to slower or more expensive machining processes.

New G2 features: assisted calibration, redesigned print heads, and process control

The BCN3D Omega I60 G2 introduces a series of new features focused on process stability. The machine integrates XYZ calibration assisted by artificial intelligence algorithms to reduce alignment errors and improve repeatability from one job to the next. The G2 print heads have been redesigned to better accommodate long print cycles and reduce maintenance interventions. The heated chamber also features an integrated camera, useful for monitoring prints in real time, documenting production batches, and supporting remote diagnostics.

Advanced material management: active spool control and feeder sensors

Another area where BCN3D intervenes with the G2 is print material management. The Omega I60 G2 integrates an active spool controlsystem, capable of feeding or retracting filament based on process requirements. This is complemented by an updated feeding assembly with three integrated sensors, designed to accurately detect the presence of material, potential clogs, or flow anomalies. The goal is to reduce unexpected interruptions, waste, and machine downtime, a highly relevant aspect when the printer is placed in a production environment where jobs can last many hours and are part of precise planning.

IDEX architecture and dual printing mode

The Omega I60 G2 maintains the IDEX (Independent Dual Extruder)architecture, a distinctive feature of BCN3Dsolutions. With this system, the two extrusion heads move independently on the X-axis. This allows the use of printing modes such as Duplication (two identical parts in parallel) and Mirror (two symmetrical parts) to double productivity on repeated geometries, in addition to the ability to combine primary material and support while keeping the two flow lines separate. For a production department, this means making the best use of the print volume, especially for medium and small batches of similar components.

Cybersecurity and “No WiFi” option

An aspect that is not only technical but also organizational concerns cybersecurity. The Omega I60 G2 is offered with enhanced cybersecurity features, including a specific “No WiFi” option for environments where the company prefers to isolate the machine from the wireless network and manage data flows only through a wired network or controlled internal systems. This is aimed at sectors where the protection of designs, geometries, and process parameters is a formal or contractual requirement.

Target applications: tooling, production, and service

BCN3D continues to position the Omega family as a platform for production tooling, jigs & fixtures, and functional components in engineering polymers. In a production department, the Omega I60 G2 can meet needs ranging from the creation of drilling jigs to paint masks, assembly supports, end-of-line elements, and non-critical spare parts. For 3D printing services, the combination of large volume, a heated chamber, and IDEX allows for the management of both large-scale prototypes and small series for customers who require customized components with shorter lead times compared to traditional machining.

Price, availability, and comparison with other FFF launches at Formnext

The Omega I60 G2 is available for pre-order until February at an indicative price of €22,500 + VAT. The launch takes place at a Formnext filled with FFF news. In this scenario, BCN3D with the Omega I60 G2 aims to lead the industrial solutions segment for light production, focused on the needs of workshops and manufacturing departments that want a machine dedicated to medium-to-large engineering polymer parts.

Strategic significance for BCN3D and Quantum

For Quantum, the presentation of the Omega I60 G2 is a key step: it demonstrates the commitment to continue developing the BCN3D portfolio and to provide continuity for customers who had invested in the brand before the financial crisis. Communications about the acquisition describe Quantum as a company backed by private investors from Lleida interested in strategic industrial assets and medium-to-long-term growth. With a machine explicitly aimed at the “factory floor,” Quantum and BCN3D are trying to position the brand within the niche of “light” industrial 3D printing, where the demand is not only for prototyping but also for the repeatable production of functional components.

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