Filament Maker ONE
Designed for hands-on material exploration and early-stage research.
Gain direct control over the extrusion process and understand how materials behave through hands-on testing and iteration. Filament Maker ONE is used by universities, labs, and R&D teams to build practical material understanding from the ground up.
An accessible system for learning, testing, and refining material ideas through hands-on workflows.
Built for Material Exploration and Learning
Filament Maker ONE is a flexible extrusion system designed for hands-on material exploration, testing, and early-stage research.
It gives users direct control over the extrusion process, allowing teams to experiment with different materials, understand their behavior, and build practical knowledge through iteration.
Used across universities, labs, and R&D environments, it supports the development of practical material understanding before transitioning into more controlled and application-focused workflows.
Role in the Material Workflow
Across Material Exploration and Early-Stage Research
Filament Maker ONE is used in hands-on environments where testing, learning, and experimentation are part of the workflow.
Material testing & experimentation
Work with different polymers to explore how they behave during extrusion and identify basic processing conditions.
Learning & training environments
Used in universities and labs to teach extrusion fundamentals and build practical understanding of material processing.
Initial material
development
Test new material ideas, formulations, or additives through iterative, hands-on workflows.
What it Enables
Hands-on material understanding
Learn how materials behave during extrusion by directly controlling and adjusting the process.
Iterative experimentation
Test, adjust, and refine materials through trial-and-error workflows that build practical knowledge.
Accessible entry into extrusion
Start working with material processing without the complexity of more advanced systems.
Foundation for advanced workflows
Build the knowledge and initial results needed before moving into more controlled or application-driven workflows.
System Capabilities
Simple & Accessible Operation
Operate the system through a straightforward interface designed for ease of use, allowing teams to quickly set up and run extrusion processes with minimal complexity.
- Navigate system settings through a clear OLED display and a simple rotate-and-push control
- Use predefined material profiles to start extrusion quickly without complex setup
- Create and save custom profiles to support repeatable workflows
- Designed for hands-on use in educational, lab, and early-stage research environments
Process Visibility & Monitoring
Monitor key extrusion parameters during operation to better understand material behavior and support informed adjustments between runs.
- Track key process parameters such as temperature, filament diameter, and motor activity during extrusion
- Visualize data through simple graphs to support analysis and comparison between runs
- Export data for further evaluation and documentation of material tests
- Use process insights to adjust settings and improve repeatability over time
Diameter Monitoring & Filament Handling
Measure and control filament diameter during extrusion to support consistent output across testing and prototyping workflows.
- Optical sensor monitors filament diameter during extrusion
- Measurement data helps identify variations and adjust settings between runs
- Puller system regulates filament speed to support consistent diameter formation
- Interchangeable puller wheels accommodate different material temperatures
Stable Filament Formation
Designed to support consistent filament formation during extrusion, helping maintain reliable output across testing and prototyping workflows.
- Vertical extrusion path supports stable filament flow during extrusion
- Balanced cooling system helps regulate filament temperature during formation
- Integrated spooling mechanism ensures steady winding and reduces variability during collection
Clean & Controlled Spooling
Ensure consistent and manageable filament collection during extrusion, supporting smooth operation and usable output across runs.
- Supports different spool sizes to accommodate various workflows and material runs
- Adjustable spooling setup helps maintain even winding during operation
- Integrated tension control supports smooth filament handling and reduces tangling
- Reliable filament handling across testing, prototyping, and training workflows
Compatible Polymers
Filament Maker ONE supports a wide range of thermoplastics for hands-on testing, material exploration, and early-stage development.
Recycled & Common Polymers
| 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
Supports testing of advanced formulations using additives and composite inputs in controlled, experimental workflows.
Specifications
Technical specifications for system integration, operation, and configuration.
Weight
24.5 kg (54 lb)
Active cooled
No
Heating zones
Heater power
4
225W per zone
Hardening treatment
Compression
Screw Type
Compression Ratio
L/D ratio
Nitrided
3 stages
Fixed
2,25
19,40
Framerate
Measurements axis
Thermal sensor
1 fps
1
No
High Temp Nonstick Max.
Puller Tensioner
380 °C
Fixed
Max. Spool width
Max. Spool weight
Automatic tensioner
Friction wheel
Spooling system
100 mm (3.93 in)
1 kg (2.2lb)
No
No
Manually adjustable spool holder
Consumption Max.
Voltage
Frequency
1300 W
230 V or 110 V
50 – 60 Hz
Networking
Power plug
USB
Ethernet
Schuko male to C13
USB - B
Start Your Material Exploration
Discuss your material testing or research needs with our team and explore how Filament Maker ONE fits into your workflow.
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