Recently, we’ve had a few of our customers comment on the cardboard ‘fillers’ we use in parcels. We do this to ensure that when there is additional room in the box, your products don’t move around too much and risk being damaged. However, we do understand that...
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UK filament brand Filamentive launches strategic partnership with 3D Printlife in the US
Filamentive (www.filamentive.com), a UK based pioneer in recycled 3D Printing materials, has launched a new partnership in the United States with 3D Printlife (http://www.3dprintlife.com). This partnership enables Filamentive customers to purchase their...
Filamentive switch to sustainable, 100% recyclable cardboard reels for XL* filament products – a UK first
Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom – 26th August 2020 – UK 3D printing filament brand, Filamentive, is proud to announce that all 2.3 kg 3D printing filament products will now feature a 100% recyclable cardboard reel. According to EC data, the recycling rate for...
Why There isn’t a Mainstream 3D Printing Waste Recycling Service
As an environmentally-conscious 3D printing filament brand, we are continuously engaged in the discourse around the problem of 3D printing waste, and have previously been transparent on the internal challenges of receiving waste 3D prints (to recycle). To further...
Important Notice: Filament Stock Update
1 July 2020 As many of you are most likely aware, we currently have very low stock levels of most products. This post serves as an update on the situation: advising when stock will be available and detailing the measures we are implementing to minimise the possibility...
The role of 3D printing during COVID-19 pandemic
ProblemProto21 made 1000 face shields for Dubai Police using Filamentive rPLA.On 3 March 2020, The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that severe and mounting disruption to the global supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) is putting lives at risk. The need...
Chemical Resistance of 3D Printing Filament
Scientist conducting a chemical test of a particular 3D printer filament We frequently receive questions regarding the chemical resistance of particular materials / filaments for 3D printing. In response, we've created a Chemical Resistance Information Guide. We have...
Important Notice: COVID-19
Business as Usual In response to enquiries related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we can confirm that we are currently fully operational. Being Proactive The health, safety and wellbeing of our people, customers and suppliers is of paramount importance....
Reuse, return, remake: Twin Toys launches new range of children’s toys using 3D printing and recycled bio-plastics
3D-printed toys from Twin Toys Twin Toys make colourful, safe, and engaging toys for children - designed and 3D-printed in the UK with recycled bio-plastic from Filamentive. Twin Toys’ aim is to make children’s toys that are fully circular from using recycled...
Filamentive Release Six PETg Colours Made From 99.5% Recycled Plastic
Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom – January 16th 2020 – UK 3D printing filament brand, Filamentive, is proud to announce the release of six brand new PETg colours, made from 99.5% recycled plastic. The brand new rPETg colours are made from post-industrial...
PLA 3D Printer Filament Guide
Produce made from PLA As a UK provider of PLA 3D printing filament, we are often asked by 3D printing users about the different types of PLA filament and what the best PLA filament is. This article will therefore give an overview of what PLA is, as well as explain the...