Full view of the 3devo FMX10 filament maker, showing the SmartFlow Hopper, touchscreen, cooling path, and winder wheel in one continuous line.

Filament Maker X10

The production-grade filament maker. Become your own filament supplier. 

A closed-loop, automated extrusion system built for continuous, unattended production. From powder, regrind, or pellet to finished spool, the FMX10 holds diameter, high-temperature (up to 450 °C), and output steady over runs that go well beyond a single shift.

3,000+ Systems Installed Since 2016, In Over 40 Countries

Runs itself

Autonomous filament production,
designed to run 24/7

1.5 kg/h

Production throughput
(ref. value: PLA)

450 °C

4-zone heating at ±0.1 °C stability

2.80 m

Total filament cooling path

±30 µm

Filament diameter accuracy
(ref. value: rPA12 + CF)

Compact Autonomous Filament Production

Filament Maker X10 is a closed-loop, automated extrusion system built for one thing: unattended, production-grade filament output. Load the hopper, thread the filament once, and let the FMX10 run. It's holding its own diameter, temperature, and tension for hours at a time. The only thing left for you to do is change the spool.

Already tested: 15 machines across more than six months, six pilot customers plus 3devo’s own internal production line, more than 2,000 kg of processed MJF powder waste.

The FMX10 is built for teams who want to decentralize their filament supply; producing their own material on demand, instead of relying on external supply.

Straight-on front view of the 3devo FMX10 filament maker with the SmartFlow Hopper on top and the conveyor belt extending to the winder wheel.
Full view of the 3devo FMX10 filament maker, showing the SmartFlow Hopper, touchscreen, X10 cooling, and winder wheel in one continuous line.
Full side profile of the 3devo FMX10, showing the SmartFlow Hopper loaded with blue pellets, touchscreen, and X10 cooling belt extending to the winder wheel.
Close-up of the FMX10's spool bay and touchscreen, with filament extruded from the nozzle, placed onto the conveyor belt, and winded on the spool.
Close-up of the FMX10's winder assembly, showing the large spoked wheel, tensioning arm, and mounting frame.
Close-up of the FMX10 conveyor's 3-axis filament sensor and guide pulley near the winder, with blue filament threading through toward the winder.
The Filament Maker X10's SmartFlow Hopper filled with bright blue filament.
Close-up of the FMX10's PrecisionLock winder assembly with a spool of blue filament being wound onto the reel.
Straight-on front view of the 3devo FMX10 filament maker with the SmartFlow Hopper on top and the conveyor belt extending to the winder wheel.
Full view of the 3devo FMX10 filament maker, showing the SmartFlow Hopper, touchscreen, X10 cooling, and winder wheel in one continuous line.
Full side profile of the 3devo FMX10, showing the SmartFlow Hopper loaded with blue pellets, touchscreen, and X10 cooling belt extending to the winder wheel.
Close-up of the FMX10's spool bay and touchscreen, with filament extruded from the nozzle, placed onto the conveyor belt, and winded on the spool.
Close-up of the FMX10's winder assembly, showing the large spoked wheel, tensioning arm, and mounting frame.
Close-up of the FMX10 conveyor's 3-axis filament sensor and guide pulley near the winder, with blue filament threading through toward the winder.
The Filament Maker X10's SmartFlow Hopper filled with bright blue filament.
Close-up of the FMX10's PrecisionLock winder assembly with a spool of blue filament being wound onto the reel.

How It Works

A quick look at how the FMX10 autonomously turns powder, regrinds, or pellets into filament.

Recycling. Production. Innovation.

One machine. Lower material cost, higher output, and full control of your own supply. 

Powder-Bed Recycling

The FMX10 turns unfused MJF and SLS powder into filament, in-house. Our own line is the reference case: 2,000+ kg of PA12 waste processed in-house.

Print Farms

Producing custom filament is your biggest recurring cost and your most common stoppage. The FMX10 runs continuously and autonomously in the same room as the printers.

Materials development

The longer cooling path makes low-viscosity materials easier to process, and finding exact parameters stops being critical. A custom formulation becomes a finished spool in-house.

Not sure if your material is extrudable?

We can review your material and help define the right next step.

Compatible Polymers

Process a wide range of thermoplastics—from common polymers to high-performance materials—supporting both material development and application-driven workflows. 

MJF / SLS Powder Recycling

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

Support advanced material formulations with a wide range of additives and composite inputs. 

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

Designed for Unattended Production

Fully Automatic - Remotely Monitored

Automated closed-loop control adjusts extrusion in real time to hold your set diameter, using live readings from the in-line sensor. No manual tweaking mid-run, and no need to stand next to the machine — check in remotely from wherever you are.

A Longer Cooling Path

The filament travels 2.80 meters from nozzle to spool (1m silicone conveyor belt + 1.8m return to spool). This gradual cooling path means filament is placed, not stretched: unlocking 5× the output of the Filament Maker TWO, and making low-viscosity and recycled materials run at speed.

Powder, Regrind & Abrasive Materials

The SmartFlow Hopper's Vibrating Feeder keeps regrinds and powders, including MJF/SLS waste, flowing without bridging, while a tempered DC53 tool-steel screw and hardened nozzles stand up to abrasive, filled compounds run after run.

Measured After Cooling, Corrected Automatically

The 3-axis sensor sits at the end of the cooling path, after shrinkage has settled, feeding straight back into the loop. Its scan rate is tuned specifically for production-scale output, built to keep pace with continuous runs. ±30 µm tolerance held on the spool.

System Capabilities

Validated across 6+ months of six pilot customers and 3devo's own internal production line.

Close-up of the FMX10 extruder head where filament enters the conveyor belt, showing the heat-warning label and cooling fans.

Continuous, Unattended Operation

  • Continuous extrusion, designed to run 24/7
  • Remote monitoring & operation, with process data logged per spool
  • Multiple machine management dashboard
  • Only manual step: changing the spools

Precision & Closed-Loop Control

  • 3-axis optical filament sensor
    10 µm resolution, more than 25 measurements per second, integrated infrared camera for surface temperature, ±30 µm on-spool tolerance (ref. rPA12 + CF)
  • Fully automatic closed-loop control: the automated control loop holds the set diameter from live sensor readings, no manual tuning needed
  • Diameter is measured after the filament has fully cooled and shrunk
Close-up of the FMX10 conveyor's 3-axis filament sensor and guide pulley near the winder, with blue filament threading through toward the winder.
Close-up of the FMX10's winder assembly, showing the large spoked wheel, tensioning arm, and mounting frame.

Cooling Path

  • The main enabler for 1.5kg/h production capacity
  • 2.80 meters of total filament cooling path
    (1m silicone conveyor belt + 1.8m return to spool)
  • Tensioner arm keeps consistent tension for automated spooling 
  • Wheel cover protects highly filled materials from exiting the system 

Extrusion System Design

  • Actively cooled barrel: smart feed-zone cooling, specifically controlled zone temperature 
  • 4 independent heating zones, up to 450 °C, ±0.1 °C stability
  • High-torque extrusion motor, encoder-equipped:
    48 Nm @ 3 RPM / 40 Nm @ 15 RPM, 0.1 RPM stability with instant stall detection
  • Dedicated FMX10 chassis
  • On-machine touchscreen with material presets. 
Close-up of the FMX10's spool bay and touchscreen, with filament extruded from the nozzle, placed onto the conveyor belt, and winded on the spool.
The Filament Maker X10's SmartFlow Hopper filled with bright blue filament.

Feed System

  • SmartFlow Hopper: 7.25 L capacity for powders, regrinds, and pellets
  • Vibrating Feeder that eases flow
  • Preset-linked vibration (50–350 Hz)
  • Anti-bridging design
  • Holds enough material for a full 3 kg spool

Built for Abrasive & Filled Materials

  • Tempered extrusion screw: through-hardened DC53 tool steel,
    58–62 HRC, 17.75 L/D, 2.25 compression ratio 
  • E3D nozzles, Ø 2/3 mm:
    • Copper, nickel coated (~300 W/m·K, up to 450 °C):
      for high-temperature materials such as PEEK
    • Hardened Tool Steel, nickel coated (~50 W/m·K, 60–65 HRC):
      for abrasive and filled compounds
E3D Nozzles & Tempered Screw
Close-up of the FMX10's locking spool holder with a spool of blue filament being wound onto the reel.

Winding

  • Locking spool holder: auto-locking, left-to-right precision winding
  • Spools up to 3 kg / Ø 300 mm
  • Spool fullness detection, remote monitored

Specifications

Technical specifications for system integration, operation, and configuration.

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Size and Weight
1785 × 400 × 692 mm (70.3 × 15.7 × 27.2 in)
57 kg (125 lb)
Extrusion Speed
Up to 25 RPM
Throughput
Up to 1.5 kg/h (ref. value: PLA); varies per material density and settings
Process control
Fully automatic closed-loop control · Automated control loop holds the set diameter from live sensor quality readings · no manual tuning during runs
Heating
4 independent zones · up to 450 °C · ±0.1 °C temperature stability
Feed Zone
Active cooling · specifically controlled zone temperature
Continuous Operation
Designed to run 24/7 (validated with PEEK)
Screw
Tempered DC53 tool steel · 58–62 HRC · 17.75 L/D · 2.25 compression ratio
Motor
48 Nm @ 3 RPM · 40 Nm @ 15 RPM · 0.1 RPM stability · encoder stall detection
Hopper
SmartFlow 7.25 L · powders, regrinds & pellets · Vibrating Feeder, preset-linked 50–350 Hz
Cooling Path
2.80m total cooling path (1m silicone conveyor belt + 1.8m return to spool) · tensioner arm tension control
Filament Sensor
3-axis measurement · 10 µm resolution · more than 25 measurements per second · integrated infrared camera for surface temperature · ±30 µm on-spool tolerance (ref. rPA12 + CF)
Winding
Locking spool holder, auto-locking · spools up to 3 kg / Ø 300 mm · spool fullness detection, remote monitored
Nozzle
Ø 2/3 mm:
- E3D Copper, nickel coated (~300 W/m·K, up to 450 °C, for high-temperature materials such as PEEK)
- E3D Hardened Tool Steel, nickel coated (~50 W/m·K, 60–65HRC, for abrasive and filled compounds)
Power
110 V / 230 V versions
Connectivity
Plug-and-play setup · remote monitoring & operation with Ethernet connection · process data logged per spool · multiple machine management dashboard

Ready to Explore Filament Maker X10?

Discuss your production goals with our team, or see the FMX10 running in a live demo. 

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