Plastic is a Problem

Plastic is a Problem

Don’t get us wrong, we love what the Filabot can do. Recycling plastic in a meaningful way has been something inventor Tyler McNaney has dreamed about for quite some time. And while the Filabot fil...
#3DThursday: What Whitney Prints!

#3DThursday: What Whitney Prints!

This week we're featuring prints by our Operations Manager, Whitney Trudo! Whit has been with us since the beginning. From practical prints like dog leash holders to fashionable jewelry, Whitney i...
#TechTuesday: "Infinite Z"

#TechTuesday: "Infinite Z"

Conveyor belts are becoming a fast-growing feature in the 3D printer scene, with a variety of options already available. So if you've been paying attention to the 3D printing world, you're excited ...
#FilamentFriday: UV Additives

#FilamentFriday: UV Additives

Generally, you probably wear sunscreen when you’re out in the sun to protect your skin from “UV damage." And if you don't: you should. The skin damage done by UV, or ultra violet light happens on a...
#3DThursday: If it's broken, print it!

#3DThursday: If it's broken, print it!

Tyler McNaney, CEO & Inventor of Filabot, on what he prints and what he thinks about 3D printing. When someone says "it's broken" I say "we can print that." Most of the time the parts I want...
What do you intend to make and why do you intend to make it?

What do you intend to make and why do you intend to make it?

If you’ve been reading this blog, we’ve been reading a book called Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. If you’ve been following along, thanks! And if not: no worries. This book by Wi...
#TechTuesday: Filabot Dryer Sneak Peek

#TechTuesday: Filabot Dryer Sneak Peek

Yeah! A a machine for drying your pellets and ground up plastics! Our Warehouse Manager Josh has been working on this one. We've had a few inquiries over the years about moisture. And while we're s...
#3DThursday: Chantel's Practical Prints

#3DThursday: Chantel's Practical Prints

We hope your Thursday has been going well! This week we're featuring some prints that our newest employee, Chantel Wilkin, has made either for her desk or some of the photos you've seen on our soci...
"Yeah, plastic pollution is killing me." - The Ocean

"Yeah, plastic pollution is killing me." - The Ocean

Recycling is a good concept and has benefits. Take something that isn’t useful anymore and turn it into something useful. Aluminium cans, newspapers, cardboard all move down the waste stream and be...