Z Spools - Filament from Invasive Mussels

Z Spools - Filament from Invasive Mussels

We’re always interested in the way our customers use our products. From recycling to the development of new and custom filaments, our customers continually show their creativity and brilliance. It’...
Getting to know: Filabot

Getting to know: Filabot

By Filaments.directory Filaments.directory talks to Tyler McNaney, Founder and Growth Hacker at Filabot - One of the initiatives changing how we see recycling. The Big Picture Seeing the big pi...
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The Challenge of Ocean Microplastics

Plastic is one of the most versatile substances known. If you really look, it’s hard to find anything that doesn’t have plastic. From food packaging to clothing to the chair I am sitting in right n...
Terracycle - Filabot 3D Print Recycling Partnership Discontinued

Terracycle - Filabot 3D Print Recycling Partnership Discontinued

UPDATE: Unfortunately, we are having a supply issue with the Terracyle boxes and can no longer supply them to customers. Please go to Terracycle directly for more info and/or to get boxes.
Bringing 3D Printing to Your Business

Bringing 3D Printing to Your Business

3D printing is a technology that can range from individual users to industrial, mission-critical applications. Individuals can make solid, usable objects from their home, and industrial users can p...
Lost Golf Balls - Forgotten Ocean Plastic

Lost Golf Balls - Forgotten Ocean Plastic

When we think about golf, we tend to think about a few things. A nice walk, being outside, exercise, maybe spending time with friends. If you’re critical of golf, you might think about the chemical...
Extruding Nalgene Water Bottles - Tritan Plastic 3D Printing

Extruding Nalgene Water Bottles - Tritan Plastic 3D Printing

I think it would be hard to find someone who didn't know what a Nalgene water bottle looked like. These ubiquitous vessels are a common sight everywhere I've been. There's one sitting two feet from...
Extrusion Data File System - New Development

Extrusion Data File System - New Development

With so many polymers available it is hard to keep track of all the settings used during extrusion. Not to mention that each polymer can require a different setup. One variable can affect the next,...
Converting Old Computer Keyboards into 3D Printing Pellets and Filament

Converting Old Computer Keyboards into 3D Printing Pellets and Filament

For our latest materials experiment we tackled the unbiquitous computer keyboard. Read on to find out what we did, how we did it, and if we were able to successfully print. 3D Printing with Compute...