This project demonstrates that we at MAKRA PRO can also set standards in large formats – without compromising on function, stability, or precision. Together with SULO, we have realized a prototype project that proves that additive manufacturing can also be used on a large scale. It's close to series production, well-thought-out, and resilient.

The internationally active manufacturer SULO develops innovative waste containers for markets worldwide. For the Scandinavian region, the idea was born for a particularly large trash can with three casters – including a movable front caster that allows the container to be moved in all directions without tipping. A functional full-scale prototype was required for further development – ​​without the high costs of traditional tool manufacturing.

Our task: to create a scaled, fully functional prototype using 3D printing – close to series production in quality and design, yet flexible and cost-effective. The challenge: size, weight, and stability had to be replicated using an additive process typically used for smaller components.

Based on the design data, we manufactured the barrel using the FFF process—our largest print production to date. The individual parts were precisely assembled, painted, and fitted with original components such as wheels, axles, and lids. This resulted in a robust, fully testable prototype with real practical value.

Clever segmentation made it possible to reduce material usage and support structure while maintaining full stability and a volume of approximately 370 liters. The result: a resource-efficient, cost-saving, and near-production large-scale prototype.

This demonstrates how creativity, technical expertise, and modern 3D printing technology create true innovation. We don't just build models—we make ideas tangible.