by Ravi Toor | Feb 28, 2023 | Help
3D printing generates large amounts of waste, caused by failed prints and / or rejected support structures. In fact, this HSSMI report infers that 33% of 3D prints become waste. In the UK alone, this could be around 379,000 kg of waste plastic generated annually, as...
by Ravi Toor | Jan 12, 2023 | Help
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. ...
by Ravi Toor | Oct 6, 2022 | Help
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 are...
by Ravi Toor | May 6, 2022 | Help
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 tool,...
by Ravi Toor | Mar 29, 2022 | Help
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,...
by Ravi Toor | Jan 26, 2022 | Help
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...
