Attilio AG Gets Bigger and Bolder with 3D Printed Signage Written by: Natasha Mathew Published on: June 25, 2025 Estimated reading time: 4 minute(s) A Swiss display advertising agency adopted large format AM to deliver custom fire-safe 3D printed signage and channel letters fabricated by the BigRep ONE. Founded nearly 80 years ago by Attilio and Elsa Meier, Attilio AG (formerly Attilio Meyer AG) has grown into one of Switzerland's well-established advertising technology companies. What started as a photo lab in the founder’s apartment has evolved into an agency known for its expertise in signage, digital displays, illuminated advertising, and large-format digital prints. Attilio AG is no stranger to challenges and recently happened upon a project they hadn’t tackled before: creating custom signages for the Kantonsspital St. Gallen. The hospital required signages that would meet the stringent fire safety regulations which prompted them to seek out advanced fabrication techniques. “At the time we received the order for the Kantonsspital St.Gallen signage, we were not yet in a position to deliver it. It was only after investing in a BigRep 3D printer that we had the in-house capability to fully realize the project.” - Manuel Böschenstein, Sales Director at Attilio AG. Large format 3D printing fit the requirements of the project and Attilio invested in the BigRep ONE. The sizeable one cubic meter build volume and intuitive user-friendly interface were the standout features that won them over. Thanks to the 3D printer's open material system, Attilio AG was able to accommodate the customer’s request for signages fabricated with PETG material that meet fire safety regulations and custom design preferences. 3D Printed Signage and Channel Letters For the project, Attilio 3D printed signages with two interlocking parts which were secured together with magnets and finished with a paint job during post-processing. The grooves on the parts interlocking required a high degree of accuracy and precision to fit perfectly and the BigRep ONE delivered. According to Tarik Bilalovic, the team leader of digital printing at Attilio, the print profile, slicing software (BigRep BLADE), and technical support from BigRep streamlined their transition into large-format 3D printing. “The machine’s built-in webcam is especially useful. I can easily keep an eye on print jobs on the app from my smartphone.” - Tarik Bilalovic, the team leader of digital printing at Attilio. Standing Out With 3D Printing Attilio not only fulfilled the hospital's specialized signage needs with the BigRep ONE, but also added a super-sized tool to its toolbox. Clients often bring creative, unusual requests. Thanks to the BigRep, Attilio can now take up projects that involve large-scale signages, small batch production runs, prototyping, and custom projects especially when traditional methods can’t deliver. Related Content Symbiosis of Art and Technology Through Large-Format 3D Printing US contemporary Artist Welly Fletcher builds a bridge to prehistoric cave art with a Large-Format 3D printed sculpture made with the BigRep ONE. How to 3D Print Channel Letters and Signs Channel letter manufacturers face a rapidly changing industry landscape. Traditional methods are reliable, but 3D printing offers a new level of efficiency and customization. By adopting 3D printing, manufacturers can enhance production speed, reduce costs, and meet diverse client demands. 3D Printed Magical Worlds and Decorations at Studio Artefact Studio Artefact created a festive Enchanted Winterland, an immersive augmented reality experience of trees, archways, and dazzling lights inspired by the Canadian landscape. About the author: Natasha Mathew Copywriter Natasha Mathew enjoys trying new things and one of them she’s currently obsessed with is 3D printing. Her passion for explaining complex concepts in simple terms and knack for storytelling led her to be a writer. In her 7 years of experience, she has covered just about any topic under the sun. When she’s not carefully weighing her words, she’s reading, crafting, spinning, and adventuring. And when asked about herself, she writes in the third person.
