The Apium P400 is an industrial FDM 3D printer built for high-performance polymers, featuring a patented adaptive heating system for strong, isotropic parts comparable to injection molding. With a 400 x 300 x 300 mm build volume and motion accuracy down to 1 micron, it includes an IDEX system for multi-material printing or increased output. Its targeted heating — over 500°C where needed— saves energy and enables use of demanding materials like PEEK, PEKK, and PEI. Designed for prototyping and small-batch production, it offers features like an integrated filament dryer, auto bed leveling, and optical calibration, making it ideal for industries such as aerospace and automotive.
The Apium P400 delivers exceptional print quality through its next generation zone heater that applies temperatures exceeding 500°C directly to the printing zone.
This technology ensures outstanding layer adhesion by remelting the previous layer, creating strong bonds between layers that result in printed parts with isotropic properties comparable to injection-molded components, i.e. you will get equal material properties in all directions, as in conventionally manufactured parts.
The printer delivers high precision with 7.5 µm XY and 1 µm Z accuracy, enabling detailed, dimensionally accurate prints.
Example: This liquid channel, 3D printed in 3 h 07 min using 7.2 g of PEI 9085 filament, features a glossy surface suitable for visible applications due to its high-quality component texture.
The Apium P400 incorporates automatic bed leveling and an integrated optical calibration system for the print heads, ensuring precise alignment and consistent first-layer adhesion. These automated features maintain print quality consistency across jobs without manual intervention.
The independent dual extrusion system (IDEX) not only increases production capacity but also maintains filament integrity when printing with multiple filaments, as each extruder operates independently with its optimal temperature settings.
Print quality is further optimized by the integrated filament dryer that heats up to 150°C, eliminating residual humidity from hygroscopic filaments before printing. It holds up to four spools. This pre-conditioning process significantly improves surface quality and structural integrity of printed parts, particularly when working with engineering-grade filaments such as PEEK, PEEK-CFR, PEI 9085, or other high-performance polymers.The combination of these features makes the Apium P400 particularly effective for functional prototyping and small-series production of components requiring high mechanical strength and excellent surface quality.
Example: This flat gasket, 3D printed in 5 h 36 min using 11.2 g of PVDF filament, features thickness through 50 μm layer resolution.
The Apium P400 supports over 50 thermoplastic types, including standard ABS and advanced polymers such as PEEK (Polyetheretherketone), PEEK-CFR (Carbon Fiber Reinforced), PEEK-GFR (Glass Fiber Reinforced), PEKK (Polyetherketoneketone), PEI 9085 (Polyetherimide), PP (Polypropylene), PA6-CFR (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6), PA6-GFR (Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6), and PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride), making it ideal for producing functional parts with tailored mechanical, thermal, or chemical resistance properties.
The Apium P400 supports demanding filaments with high-temperature capabilities: a 540°C extruder, 200°C heated bed, and zone heating over 500°C. Its 150°C filament dryer removes moisture from hygroscopic filaments, improving print quality and part integrity. The Apium P400 features an open filament system compatible with 1.75 mm filaments from any manufacturer.
PVDF 3D Print Sample: A 16.3 gram pipe cooling unit printed in 3h 01 m
Polypropylene 3D Print Sample: This 11.3 g bottle was printed in 10 h 17 min using 3.55 m of PP filament for 1.33 €, offering chemical resistance and low cost for material storage.
PEEK 3D Print Sample: An 11 gram gear wheel with arrow gearing printed in 1 h 47 m.
PEI 3D Print Sample: A 30 gram pump impeller printed in 4 h 05 m.
PEEK-CFR Print Sample: A 32.54 gram component for CNC-machining printed in 7 h 13 m.
PEEK GFR 3D Print Sample: This gearbox housing was 3D printed in 17h 44min using 116.7 g of PEEK GFR filament, costing 79.36 €. It’s used in mechanical engineering for its high dimensional stability and resistance to chemical, physical, thermal, and biological stress.
The Apium P400 offers a 400 x 300 x 300 mm (15.7 x 11.8 x 11.8 in) build volume. This medium-to-large industrial FDM printer balances capacity and footprint, with overall dimensions of 1060 x 705 x 1941 mm (41.7 x 27.8 x 76.4 in).
PEEK-GFR 3D Print Sample: Down-hole connector for oil & gas cable connections, printed in 27 h 24 min using 201.3 g / 58.11 m of filament (material cost €120.78), leveraging PEEK-GFR’s electrical insulation, chemical resistance, and compressive strength.
Apium P400 — high-temp, precision PEEK/PEI platform with a 540 °C extruder, 200 °C bed, and adaptive zone heating > 500 °C that performs in-situ annealing during printing (no separate post-anneal step), delivering fine 7.5 µm XY / 1.0 µm Z resolution across a 400 × 300 × 300 mm build at the premium tier ($125,000+).
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The Apium P400 has a built-in color LCD touchscreen with an intuitive interface for managing print jobs, monitoring printer status, and tracking nozzles linked to specific filaments. It also provides access to automatic bed leveling and optical calibration for accurate print alignment. On-device controls include sensor-based monitoring of consumables and maintenance parts. The system also manages the integrated dryer, allowing filament preconditioning up to 150 °C to remove humidity from hygroscopic materials.
The Apium P400 printer supports WiFi and Ethernet connectivity options. The WiFi module is optional and can be removed if needed. In addition, the Apium P400 supportsremote monitoring — the printer status can be accessed and checked both on-site and via remote access using the integrated software.
The Apium P400 uses Apium CS, allowing users to choose their slicing software while offering integrated control software tailored to the printer. It features an intuitive interface for job management, printer monitoring, and tracking of consumables and maintenance. The software also auto-generates PDF protocols of key print parameters for quality assurance. The software accepts standard G-code files, ensuring compatibility with all major slicing applications on the market
The Apium P400 is an industrial-grade 3D printer with an enclosed build chamber. Its overall dimensions are 1000 x 705 x 1941mm. The Apium P400 weighs 280kg.
The Apium P400 emits less than 55dB(A) during operation.
The Apium P400 has a build volume of 400x300x300mm. The print bed heats to 200°C and is constructed from borosilicate glass and stainless steel. The Apium P400 features automatic table levelling.
The Apium P400 features a high-temperature extruder with a 540 °C nozzle and a patented adaptive zone heating system using infrared heating above 500 °C. It includes an IDEX system, interchangeable nozzles (0.2–1.0 mm), and an optical calibration system for precise alignment.
The Apium P400 includes an integrated filament dryer that holds up to four spools and heats to 150°C.
The Apium P400 has a maximum power consumption of 3600W. The Apium P400 operates on a 230V, 50Hz power supply.
The Apium P400 arrives fully assembled and ready to use after minimal setup. Its built-in filament dryer enables immediate processing of high-performance polymers without extra equipment. A complete tool set and user guide are included for setup, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
Please Note: Package contents are determined by the manufacturer and may change without notice. To confirm the current items included with this product, please contact a Top3DShop sales representative before placing your order.
The Apium P400 includes a 1-year warranty covering filament and workmanship defects under normal use. Backed by nearly a decade of expertise, Apium provides technical support to ensure reliable operation of its high-performance printing systems.
Apium offers comprehensive support options, including on-site installation, training, maintenance guidance, software updates, application support, and remote or on-site repairs by Apium engineers. These services aim to ensure uptime, print quality, and user proficiency.
The Apium P400 is available from Top3DShop by request for a personalized quote. As an industrial 3D printer, it offers key features like adaptive zone heating, IDEX, 540 °C printing, and an integrated dryer for processing polymers such as PEEK and PEKK. Each purchase includes delivery, a 1-year warranty, local support, and complimentary training. For pricing, contact Top3DShop, an official reseller of Apium Additive Technologies.
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