Although there is currently no universally established, industry-standard recycling service available to all users of 3D printing, there are promising sustainable options already in existence. This article aims to serve as a comprehensive guide focusing on...
A Gap in the Market: No Matte ReFill for Bambu Lab Users Bambu Lab has changed how people 3D print. Faster speeds, automated multi-colour workflows, and the AMS system have pushed what’s possible on a desktop printer — but the filament market hasn’t always kept up....
In April 2026, Filamentive sponsored TechNet Scotland, an event which platformed technical staff to share knowledge, best practice and lessons learned in relation to sustainability to ensure laboratories and workshops operate in a sustainable way. For us, it was a...
When we launched the UK's first free PLA 3D printing waste recycling scheme in April 2024, our initial goal was straightforward: recycle one tonne of PLA waste within 12 months. Two years on, we've now diverted 2.5 tonnes of PLA 3D printing waste from landfill —...
At Filamentive we recently asked our LinkedIn community: “What’s your biggest hesitation about using recycled filament?” The responses were telling. About 44 % cited no clear cost/value benefit, 24 % pointed to “availability, 12 % worried about performance, and...
As 3D printing moves beyond prototyping into real-world product manufacturing, more designers, educators and businesses are asking an important question: What filament should you use if your 3D printed parts may be handled by children? From classroom models and...
3D printing is efficient, flexible and increasingly embedded in education, engineering and manufacturing across the UK. But it is not waste-free. Failed prints, support structures, purge towers, calibration models and spool ends quietly accumulate. Even in well-run...
The additive manufacturing industry has made huge strides in performance and productivity—but one sustainability problem has quietly grown alongside it: unused MJF powder. Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) is now a mainstream industrial process for producing PA12 nylon parts...
As 3D printing continues to move beyond prototyping and into functional, end-use applications, one question often comes up: What is the best heat resistant filament for my application? It’s a reasonable question — and one that’s often answered poorly. Heat...
Biodegradable filament has become one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—topics in 3D printing. PLA is often labelled as biodegradable, bio-based materials are assumed to be environmentally harmless, and many users believe failed prints will naturally break...
The world of 3D printing rarely pauses for breath, and 2025 has been no exception. Over the past twelve months we’ve seen a steady stream of material innovation - from bio-based and hemp-reinforced filaments to the return of high-performance composites designed for...
As Bambu Lab’s printers gain popularity across the UK, from hobbyists to professionals, many users are exploring how best to use third-party filament—particularly with the AMS (Automatic Material System). This guide walks you through filament and spool...
