Why we need to use Recycled Filament for 3D Printing Materials 3D printing is a double edged sword. Whilst fundamentally an additive technology with minimal wastage, the use of plastic as a feedstock could further worsen our existing waste management issues. ...
Filamentive sustainable materials have been used to produce eight, 3D-printed statues for the recent Adidas 'Support is Everything' campaign. Research has found that London has more statues of men (21%) and animals (8%) than it does of women (4%). To support...
Can I return my empty filament spools? What can I do with my empty filament spools? Will you recycle my empty, plastic filament spools? As a 3D printing filament brand, questions are received on an almost daily basis. Once finished with their 3D printing, users...
Same-day Dispatch reinstated as of 10 October 2022. As of Monday 10 October 2022, orders received by 2pm will be processed same-day for delivery next day (UK mainland only), via DPD. Most stock replenished from w/c 17 October Our manufacturing partner has faced...
To best serve the growing network of Filamentive users, we will be externalising logistics – optimising operations by choosing a specialist partner to handle warehousing and order fulfilment. Orders received from 12am on Monday 20 June 2022 will be received,...
As a 3D printing filament brand, we provide a wide range of materials for 3D printers - from conventional polymers such as PLA and PETg, through to engineering-grade materials such as ASA and ABS, as well as novelty / exotic type materials such as Wood PLA and...
As per the 2021 Hubs Additive Manufacturing Trend Report, 73% of engineering businesses predict they will produce or source more 3D printed parts in this current year versus previous. This adds further credence to 3D printing being utilised as a real production...
Recycled materials from UK filament brand, Filamentive, have been used to produce 3D-printed, illuminated Penguins for Chester Zoo. The most visited wildlife attraction in the UK, Chester Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the country, featuring over 20,000 animals....
As a 3D printing filament business, we annually analyse production volumes - per material - and compare to the previous year. This has the environmental benefit of assessing our recycled material usage but it also serves as a tool to check if there has been...
What is the most sustainable 3D printing material? As a brand of 3D printer filament, this is a question received on a regular basis. This article seeks to explore the different factors influencing sustainability - from recycled content and recyclability, through...
UK Filament Brand, Filamentive, has announced that its PLA filament line now contains 87% recycled material as per 2021 production volumes - an increase of more than 50% versus the 2020 production average of 55%. Sustainability is central to Filamentive’s business...
3D printer filament brand, Filamentive, becomes the first UK provider to offer a dedicated discount for students, lecturers and academic staff. With a focus on reducing the environmental impact of 3D printing, UK filament provider, Filamentive, has announced the...
