Think big, print big! – Wiitta pioneers the large format 3D printing market in Scandinavia

Wiitta Oy, a Finnish family-owned plastics manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, is taking a significant step into the future of industrial manufacturing. The company is expanding its offering with large format 3D printing (LFAM), positioning itself among the pioneers of this rapidly growing technology in Scandinavia. LFAM (Large Format Additive Manufacturing) enables the production of meter-scale plastic and composite structures without traditional moulds. This opens up entirely new possibilities for industries that require large, complex, or customized components – from product development and prototyping to small series production. “LFAM changes the economics of manufacturing large plastic parts. It allows our customers to move faster, reduce tooling investments, and test ideas in a completely new way,” says Wille Viittanen, CEO of Wiitta Oy. A natural extension of core expertise Wiitta’s move into LFAM builds on decades of experience in demanding injection moulding. By combining traditional manufacturing with additive technologies, the company can now offer a unique hybrid approach: rapid prototyping and iteration with 3D printing, followed by efficient series production using injection moulding. This combination significantly shortens time-to-market and reduces development risks for customers. New opportunities for large-scale applications LFAM is particularly well suited for: Large industrial components Structural parts and tooling Prototypes and pilot series Complex geometries that are difficult or costly to mould The technology also supports more sustainable manufacturing by reducing material waste and eliminating the need for large, resource-intensive moulds in early production phases. Strengthening Nordic competitiveness By investing in LFAM capabilities, Wiitta aims to strengthen its position as a forward-looking partner for industrial customers in the Nordic region and beyond. The company sees strong demand for flexible, fast, and cost-efficient production solutions – especially for large plastic parts. “Scandinavia has strong engineering and industrial capabilities. With LFAM, we can offer local manufacturing solutions that are both agile and competitive on a global scale,” Viittanen adds. From vision to reality With its LFAM offering, Wiitta is not only expanding its own capabilities but also helping customers rethink how large plastic components are designed and manufactured. Think big, print big – Wiitta is shaping the future of large format manufacturing in Scandinavia.