ALGIX 3D
Produces sustainable, high-performance 3D printer filaments from algae-based bioplastics, reducing environmental impact while maintaining print quality.
- CEO / Founder
- Mike Van Drunen
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $150K
- Latest Round
- Debt Financing
- Key Investors
- Georgia Research Alliance
Technology & Products
Key Products
ALGA (algae-based PLA filament); DURA (non-toxic ABS alternative); APLA (Advanced PLA filament); OMNI (PLA/ABS hybrid)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary algae-based bioplastic compounding and extrusion process, with in-house R&D and quality control labs enabling consistent, high-performance filaments. Advantage is defensible through trade secrets and potential patents.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers non-toxic, biodegradable filaments with superior sustainability credentials (algae-based remediation) and consistent performance, enabling environmentally conscious 3D printing without compromising quality.
How They Differentiate
Unique algae-based filament (ALGA) offers superior sustainability vs. standard PLA (non-food crop source, algae remediation) and non-toxic DURA alternative to ABS, with in-house production ensuring quality control.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
3D printing businesses, manufacturers, and users seeking eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastics
Industry Verticals
3D Printing; Consumer Goods; Footwear; Education
Competitors
Filabot; Fillamentum; 3D Printlife; Beyond Plastic; Treed
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Launched ALGIX 3D brand in 2016; Developed world's first algae-based 3D printing filament (ALGA); Expanded product line to include DURA and OMNI filaments; Vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Meridian, Mississippi
Notable Customers
3D Fuel, Boots Industries, and large distributors[2].