Filament Makers

Dutch-made extrusion systems for material development and recycling. 

Compare the Filament Maker ONE and TWO — trusted worldwide by R&D teams, universities, and innovators, shaping the future of polymers.

Filament Makers

Our Filament Makers

Empowering Innovation One Filament at a Time

 

Trusted By the World's Top Engineers and Researchers:

A woman tweaking the Filament Maker TWO's settings from its touchscreen interface.

Custom Filament Solutions for every need

Create, experiment, and test without limits. Our Desktop Filament Makers are designed to meet your unique requirements. Transform your ideas into reality by creating custom formulations from your desk. 

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Filament Maker TWO

Experience extrusion power and versatility with the Filament Maker TWO. This advanced filament extruder and research platform allows you to explore new filament materials with increased stability, precision, and ease of use. Perfect for research, prototyping, recycling and material development, it features high motor torque, optimized heating, and advanced sensors for top-quality results.

 
A rendering of the blue Filament Maker TWO in a slight angle with its door open.

Filament Maker ONE

The power of the Filament Maker ONE lies in its precision and versatility. Explore high-temperature capacity, precise diameter control, and advanced material mixing, making it ideal for diverse 3D printing applications. Its durable extruder screw and multi-zone heating ensure consistent, high-quality filament production.

 
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The two Filament Maker ONE models side by side.

Create Filament from 300+ Materials

Our state-of-the-art Filament Makers can extrude various materials, plastics, additives, and more to meet all your 3D printing requirements.

Common waste to recycle

PET PLA PP HDPE
PETG ABS PS LDPE
PC PHB

Engineering polymers

TPU POM PA6 PVA
TPE PCL PA66 PA
ASA PA12

High performance polymers

PEEK PEI PSU
PEKK PPSU

Additives and composites

Carbon fiber
Ceramic powder
Chemical additives
Metal powder
Wood
Glass fiber
Nanoparticles
Blends of polymers

Real-Life material experimentation highlights with the Filament Makers

Take a look at what some of the leading research institutions and universities are achieving with our filament makers by experimenting with various composites and material blends.

 

Limitless Material Composites at your fingertips

Our Filament Makers, equipped with advanced extrusion technology, empower you to effortlessly craft unique material composites. Tailor strength, flexibility, or heat resistance to meet your project's needs, unlocking innovation and elevating your 3D printing with customized filaments.

Spools of filament in vibrant colors stacked on top of each other.
Discover the Possibilities

Types of Producible Filament

Experiment with unlimited material composites using our Filament Extruders. Here are some examples of unique filament that has been successfully extruded by our clients.

 

3D printed cogs from carbon fiber

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Filament

Enhance the strength and rigidity of your 3D printed parts by combining PLA with carbon fibers. This composite material is perfect for creating lightweight yet robust components.

A close-up view of SLS powder, resembling the texture of flour.

SLS Powder Filament

Reprocess wasted SLS powder into high-quality filament for FDM printing. This cost-effective approach enables endless possibilities for recycling and material reuse.

Three white plastic fuel jerry cans.

Plastic Waste Filament

Collect plastic waste from tourist attractions and water-based heritage sites in Vietnam to create filament. Transforming bottle waste into usable filament supports recycling and sustainability.

3D printed circuit board from conductive filament.

Conductive Filament

Create functional electronic circuits by using conductive filament in your 3D printing projects. Ideal for printing PCBs, this filament allows for seamless integration of electronics into your designs.

3d printed spherical object out of wood filament.

Organic Filament Blends

Clients mix coffee grounds and wood fibers with standard filaments, adding unique aesthetics and contributing to sustainability. Reusing coffee grounds supports eco-friendly practices.

3d printed white tissue.

Filament for Biomedical applications

Suitable for soft tissue regeneration, bone tissue engineering, personalized medicine, and pharmaceutical drug development.

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Filament Maker TWO
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Color
Midnight Blue
Silver
Black
Display
7" LCD Touchscreen
OLED display and a single rotate-and-push control button
OLED display and a single rotate-and-push control button
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Extruder Motor
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Hopper Cooling System
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Removable insulation with Velcro
Fiberglass insulation with zip ties
Fiberglass insulation with zip ties
Sensor Dimensions
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Extruder Screws

Unleash material mastery with our Filament Maker Extrusion Screws.
Fusion Screw
Mixing Screw
The mixing screw in both the Filament Maker ONE and Filament Maker TWO is your key to innovation in filament design, enabling the seamless blending of various additives, plastics, fibers, or powders into your base plastic. This creates unique, bespoke filaments. Ideal for research and development purposes, it empowers you to push the boundaries of 3D printing materials further.
HighFlow Screw
Precision Screw
The precision screw in both the Filament Maker ONE and Filament Maker TWO is optimized for single-material precision, perfect for quality assurance and high-throughput filament production. If you're using pre-compounded materials, these screws facilitate a higher output rate, ensuring consistent, high-quality filament. Ideal for streamlined operations and efficiency in material testing.
Curious About

Your Material's Extrudability?

Schedule a Melt Flow Index Test for €200 per hour to discover the potential of your polymers.

 

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Filament Maker TWO
VS
Filament Maker ONE

In addition to the specifications, our latest filament maker features improvements that enhance production quality, user experience, and efficiency.
Dive deeper into the specifics:

Intuitive Operation and Maintenance

  • User-Friendly Design: Intuitive process for easy operation and
    simplified spooling.
  • Modular Components: Quick-release parts for hassle-free cleaning
    and maintenance.
  • Enhanced Insulation: Removable insulation with Velcro.
  • Optimized Cooling: A controlled hopper cooler ensures stable
    extrusion temperatures.
  • Precision Monitoring: In-built temperature monitoring for
    consistent output.
  • Efficient Spooling System: Features a Tensioner Arm Swing for
    perfect winding.
The screw in the middle of it's removal from the Filament Maker TWO.

Precision Spooling with Enhanced Flexibility

  • Automated Tension Control: The new tensioner arm automatically adjusts the tension, ensuring consistent winding without manual intervention.
  • Spool Chuck Mechanism: Easily switch between spool sizes for maximum flexibility, accommodating a broader range of spool dimensions.
  • Customizable Spool Parameters: Set specific spool dimensions directly on the device to achieve perfectly sized and neatly wound filament spools every time.
  • Increased Spooling Area: Expanded room for spooling allows the use of larger spools, up to 3kg.
A 3 kilogram spool of filament inside the machine.

User-friendly and easy to control

Experience user-friendly control with the new Filament Maker TWO series. Unlike previous models with an OLED display and a single control button, the newest models feature an embedded 7" LCD touchscreen for effortless access to all filament maker functions.

Wirelessly connect the Filament Maker to your computer via an ethernet connection to view the measurement data and keep your machine updated with the newest firmware.

The touchscreen showing the machines temperatures and handles to adjust them.

Advanced New Sensor

  • 10 µm resolution
  • Advanced vision-based diameter sensing 
  • Camera-assisted filament calibration
  • Real-time visual diameter inspection
  • Enhanced accuracy with 3-axis design
  • Improved optics reduce interference from ambient light

This compact, intelligent sensor system is designed for the highest standards in filament quality, perfect for innovators in technical and educational fields.

Three axis measurements of the produced filament. The readings are: "1.752 mm" "1.751 mm" and "1.749 mm", each one next to an axis.

Create your own 3D printing materials
with our Filament Extruders

Filament Makers for Advanced Applications

Recycle Plastic waste

Give your plastic waste a second life by recycling bottles, 3d prints and more into filament. Embrace sustainability with our Filament Extruders by 3D printing with recycled filament.

Research and Development

Create innovative filament composites with our Filament Makers. Blend various plastics, incorporate additives like nanodiamonds or ceramics, add colorants, and more. Enjoy the freedom to experiment and customize filaments to suit your specific applications.

Prototype with Precision

Stay ahead in 3D printing with our advanced Filament Makers. Rapidly prototype and validate new materials into viable filaments with precision and flexibility. Ensure project success with 3devo's cutting-edge technology.

Engaging Students and Researchers in Filament Creation and Recycling

Transform the way students and researchers learn with our Advanced Filament Makers. By directly engaging in the process of making custom 3D printing filament, learners can explore unique material properties and participate in sustainable plastic recycling projects. This hands-on filament creation experience fosters practical learning, encourages innovation in material science, and promotes sustainability education in academic environments.

A woman presenting the plastication process of the plastic on the screw.

Enhancing Industrial Prototyping with Industrial Filament Makers

Achieve faster prototyping cycles and cost-effective small batch production with our industrial-grade Filament Maker ONE and Filament Maker TWO. These machines are designed for rapid material testing and design validation, empowering industries to quickly iterate on new designs and test various filament materials like ABS, PLA, PEEK, and PEKK. Reduce your time-to-market and development costs compared to traditional manufacturing methods by leveraging these precision extrusion systems for industrial prototyping.

Two engineers looking at a piece of machine hardware.

Sustainable Plastic Recycling for Manufacturing Processes

Drive sustainability in 3D printing and manufacturing processes by transforming plastic waste into high-quality filaments using our Filament Makers. This eco-friendly recycling method helps companies align with circular economy principles by reducing plastic waste and reusing it to produce new, usable materials. Our machines support green manufacturing and help you lower your environmental footprint while maintaining efficiency in production.

Plastic waste inside recycling bins.

Filament Maker Case Studies

Maximize Your Filament Extrusion Potential

Whether you're diving into plastic recycling or looking to upgrade your Extrusion Setup, our solutions offer flexibility and innovation. Discover how to turn waste into high-quality 3D printing filament with our full recycling system, or explore upgrade options to make the leap to our lastest Filament Extruder.

Kickstart your Project

Evaluate your project's potential effortlessly with our complimentary project builder.

 

Kickstart your Project

Evaluate your project's potential effortlessly with our complimentary project builder.

 

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