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,...
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,...
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 users...
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, the...
With 3D printing increasingly used for end-use applications, there is growing demand for 3D printing materials that can withstand external environments, such as weathering and direct sunlight. As a UK provider of 3D printing filament, this article seeks to explore...
