Filament Makers

Two Filament Makers. Limitless innovations in one machine.

Filament Makers

Empowering Innovation

One Filament at a Time

 

Trusted By the World's Top Engineers and Researchers:

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Custom Filament Solutions for every need

Create, experiment, and test without limits. Our 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.

 
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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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Rent or Buy the filament makers?

A pricing plan for every application

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.

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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

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.

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Discover the Possibilities with

Our Filament Makers

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

 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Filament for Biomedical applications

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

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Extruder Screws

Unleash material mastery with our Filament Maker Extrusion Screws.
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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.
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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.
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Precision Spooling with Enhanced Flexibility

  • Swappable Spool Mount: 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.
  • Automated Tension Control: The new tensioner arm automatically adjusts the tension, ensuring consistent winding without manual intervention.
  • Increased Spooling Area: Expanded room for spooling allows the use of larger spools, broadening your capacity for uninterrupted filament production.
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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.

Connect the Filament Maker to your computer via USB to receive more data during your experiment and keep your machine updated with the newest firmware.

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Advanced New Sensor

  • 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.

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Create your own 3D printing materials
with our Filament Extruders

Filament Extruders 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.

Hands-on Learning for Students and Researchers

Transform educational experiences with our Filament Makers. Students and researchers can engage directly with the process of creating custom filaments, exploring material properties, and recycling plastic waste. This hands-on approach not only enhances learning but also fosters innovation and sustainability within academic settings.

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Industrial Prototyping

Optimize industrial prototyping with our Filament Makers ONE and TWO. These machines allow for rapid iteration and small batch production, enabling quick testing and validation of new designs. Industries can efficiently assess materials and designs, reducing both time and cost compared to traditional manufacturing methods.

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Sustainable Manufacturing

Promote sustainability in manufacturing by recycling plastic waste into new filaments using our Filament Makers. This process reduces environmental impact and supports a circular economy by reusing materials and minimizing waste.

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Filament Maker Case studies

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.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Filament Maker TWO and how does it differ from previous models?

The Filament Maker TWO is our latest innovation in filament extrusion technology, offering enhanced features and performance compared to our previous models, the Composer and Precision. For a detailed comparison, visit our machine comparison page.

When will the new Filament Maker TWO be available for shipment?

The first batch of the new Filament Maker TWO is set to be shipped out around Q4 of 2024. To find out your shipping date, please contact our sales team through the form here. You can pre-order it now to be among the first to experience its advanced capabilities. If you need a filament extruder sooner, consider our currently available models, the Composer and Precision, which are also highly effective but with different features.

Can I recycle plastic waste or 3D prints using the Filament Maker?

Absolutely! Our Filament Makers and GP20 Shredder & Granulator are designed to transform plastic waste into high-quality 3D printing filament, supporting both environmental sustainability and innovation in material usage.

What support does 3devo offer for setting up and using the Filament Maker?

At 3devo, we pride ourselves on not being a hardware provider; we are a dedicated partner in your innovation journey. With our  new approach, we offer a solution, not our products. Our support extends beyond the initial setup of the Filament Maker.

We offer comprehensive consulting, from project ideation to successful implementation, ensuring you get the most out of your Filament Maker. This program is designed to assist you at every step of your project, aligning with our core values of openness, devotion, courage, and impact. For more information on how we can support your projects, visit here. Additionally, our support platform and FAQ page are readily available to provide immediate assistance and answer any queries you may have.

How does the Filament Maker contribute to 3D printing innovation?

The Filament Maker is a compact solution that allows for experimentation and development of new 3D-printing materials. It's an essential tool for educational institutions, technical departments, and research labs looking to push the boundaries of 3D printing technology. Learn more about its impact in our blog post.

Can I use the plastic shreddings from the GP20 Plastic Shredder with the Filament Maker ONE and Filament Maker TWO?

Yes, you can use the plastic shreddings from the GP20 Shredder & Granulator with our Filament Makers. The GP20 efficiently reduces plastic waste into smaller, manageable pieces, which are then suitable for processing in our Filament Makers. This setup allows you to transform shredded plastic waste into high-quality 3D printing filament, making it an ideal solution for recycling and material experimentation. For more details, check out our GP20 Shredder Customer Success Story.

Filament Makers

What's a Filament Maker?

A Filament Maker is a machine used in the FDM 3D printing to create filament. A filament maker transforms raw thermoplastic materials such as PLA, ABS or PEEK or recycled plastic waste into high-quality 3D printing filament. Filament makers are the best tool to create custom filament for a variety of uses such as in Aerospace, Medical and Recycling industries. 

Filament Makers by 3devo

3devo has been building state of the art Desktop Filament Makers since 2015. The idea came from noticing a gap in the 3d printing industry. 3D printing pioneers were looking how to make their own filament and experiment with additives, thus the Filament Maker ONE was born. 

Another issue that the Filament Maker line takcled was the traditional extrusion line. Usually this is always horizontal in a line production. Our filament maker has been specially designed to do all steps of filament production in one machine. The Feeding, Mleting and Pushing, Cooling, thickness and spooling is done in one machine.

In 2023, we noticed an opportunity to innovate our Filament Maker further. After client feedback and market research we decided to introduce our brand-new state of the art Filament Maker TWO in Formnext 2023. This brand new Filament Maker features a large variety of new and up-to-date features, making the Filament Maker TWO a computer on its own. Its the most advanced filament maker currently on the market due to its features like the 3-axis filament sensor, extended extrusion screw, larger spooling area and cooling hopper.

 

 

What materials can the Filament Maker process?

Both our Filament Makers can handle a variety of materials. The Polymer Pyramid describes three tiers of materials: Commodity plastics, Engineering plastics, and High-Performance plastics. The Filament Maker ONE and TWO can handle the same range of materials from low-temperature materials such as PCL and high-temperature point polymers like PEEK and PEKK

With the Filament Maker TWO, the benefit is that it is much easier to work with difficult materials than its predecessor. Some of the reasons for this are the longer extrusion path, which allows the material to have more time in the melting phase, resulting in better material consistency. Additionally, the hopper cooling system prevents early melting, ensuring the material stays solid when needed, which is crucial for maintaining pressure inside the barrel. The system also has a longer cooling path before the material enters the sensor, further enhancing control over the extrusion process.

Moreover, the Filament Maker TWO is a forgiving system, meaning if you make a mistake, it's easy to clean. Both the barrel and the screw can be cleaned without hassle, making it an excellent choice for those working with a variety of materials. If you're curious or have any questions about these features, feel free to ask!

Why 3devo Filament Makers Outperform the Competition

3devo Filament Makers are the go-to choice for innovators thanks to their versatility and ease of use. They handle a wide range of materials, from bioplastics to high-temp engineering plastics, without any modifications. They ensure consistent, high-quality filament production with automated processes from feeding to spooling. Designed for both research and industrial use, they offer the precision and durability needed for large-scale projects, making them perfect for R&D labs, universities, and startups. The user-friendly interface simplifies the process, helping you boost productivity and reduce errors, whether you're prototyping or scaling up.

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Polymer Pyramid: Choose the Best 3D Printing Material
Polymer Pyramid with three layers: Commodity Plastics, Engineering Plastics, High-Performance Polymers.

Polymer Pyramid: Choose the Best 3D Printing Material

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5 Plastic Recycling Solutions: Recycling for a Sustainable Future
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5 Plastic Recycling Solutions: Recycling for a Sustainable Future

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HDPE: Combining with Additives and Polymers for Better Results
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HDPE: Combining with Additives and Polymers for Better Results

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From PEEK to PEKK: The Ultimate Guide to High Performance Filaments
PEEK Filament and pellets

From PEEK to PEKK: The Ultimate Guide to High Performance Filaments

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