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...
With the continued growth of large format printers and also the increasing usage of 3D printing as a serial production tool, big filament spools are becoming more and more popular. Filamentive offers XL filament spools in 2.3 kg, 4.5 and even 8.5 kg. These big...
This article explores the concept of Ecobricks and the role such reusable building blocks can play as part of the solution to recycle 3D printing waste. As a 3D printer filament brand, Filamentive frequently receives emails, calls and messages from 3D printing...
World-leading hotel group, Jumeirah, is raising awareness for Turtle Conservation with a unique range of 3D printed turtle structures, being installed throughout Dubai. Since its inception in 2004, the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project has rescued and recovered...
The problem of 3D printing waste is a growing concern in additive manufacturing. In a 2019 survey, users were asked about their thoughts on (rising) plastic use in 3D printing, and whether they perceived it to be a problem. Two-thirds of those surveyed said yes,...
