ECO Friendly 3D Printing
We are experts in Additive Manufacturing with over a decade of experience in this area. Our competences include all the most significant 3D printing methods – FDM/FFF, SLA/DLP, PolyJet, SLS/MJF, PBF/SLM/DMP/DMLS, BinderJetting and bioprinting. We also have great experience in creating and developing own materials for 3D printing eg. for FDM / FFF and bioprinting techniques. We provide ECO friendly 3D printing services using biodegradable 3D printer filaments.
ECO FRIENDLY 3D PRINTING SERVICES:
We use 3D printing technology to produce our own, proprietary products as well as to implement projects for our Clients. However, before you proceed, you need to understand the specifics of our business that distinguish us from other typical companies providing on-demand 3D printing services:
- we specialize only in FDM / FFF technology – we do not use light-curing resins, powdered plastics or metal alloys
- in our work we mainly use bioplastics – PLA, potato starch and related composite materials; only in very specific situations do we use plastics based on fossil fuels, but here we also limit ourselves to PETG, PP and possibly (and reluctantly) ASA
- we do not implement every project that comes to us; we are not the cheapest service company on the market; what distinguishes us and what we specialize in is:
- bioplastics
- low-volume production
- design and optimization of ready-to-use products
- we provide comprehensive service – our Clients come to us with a need or idea that we help them realize; apart from occasional situations, we do not “price from an .STL file”.
ECO FRIENDLY 3D PRINTING FAQ:
Our 3D printer farm
We have over 70 3D printers operating in FDM / FFF technology. Most of them are 3D printers based on the Creality Ender-3 MAX model, which have been significantly modified by us and adapted to highly efficient work with composite biomaterials. Bioplastics such as material based on raw wheat bran require high print head throughput and proper guidance through the printing system to prevent clogging in the extruder. Our 3D printers are fully adapted to this and allow working with biomaterials that have large inclusions of raw, natural material in their composition.
In addition, we have a number of 3D printers made by other leading manufacturers – but we limit ourselves only to the FDM / FFF method and do not use any other additive manufacturing technique.
Biodegradable 3D printer filaments
List of bioplastics we use
Based on potato starch
ENVI-1
A material based on potato starch, which is fully compostable at home or after burying in the soil. Great alternative to PLA. Certified by TÜV Austria.
Based on corn starch
GF3D Branfill3d
Material based on raw wheat bran, which is a waste from pasta production. The material is biodegradable – parts disintegrate spontaneously within 10-16 months depending on storage conditions.
Based on corn starch
PLA
One of the most popular bioplastics in the world. Over 100 available colors and finishing variants (including tonal transitions, color mixes, metallic colors and many others).
Based on corn starch
ALGAE
Composite of PLA and algae-based biofiller. The 3D printed model can be additionally subjected to a heating process, consequently increasing its heat resistance.
Based on corn starch
HEMP
Composite of PLA and hemp-based biofiller. The 3D printed model can be additionally subjected to a heating process, consequently increasing its heat resistance.
Based on corn starch
STILLAGE (beer)
Composite of PLA and stillage-based biofiller. The 3D printed model can be additionally subjected to a heating process, consequently increasing its heat resistance.
Full color UV print
We have full-color UV printing technology, which complements the eco friendly 3D printing offer. The print can be applied to flat and rounded surfaces. The print can be applied with a low layer or multiple layers, creating a phenomenal 2.5D effect.
By default, UV printing creates a very delicate coating on the surface of a 3D print or other part – its thickness is hundredths of a millimeter. Therefore, in the case of biodegradation or composting of the bioplastic on which the print has been applied, it has little to none significance for the entire process.
The color can be applied on flat surfaces, differentiated from each other by a maximum height of 5 mm. The greater the distance of the surface from the nozzle, the lower the graphic resolution. We also have technology that enables UV printing on round or cylindrical surfaces. They can be smooth or textured. The geometry of the cylinder may be straight (tubular) or conical.
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