Felfil
Develops desktop filament extruders (Felfil Evo) and shredders for producing custom and recycled 3D printing filament from pellets or plastic waste, enabling sustainable, cost-effective filament production for hobbyists and small labs.
- CEO / Founder
- Federico Valsecchi
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $135K
- Latest Round
- Crowdfunding
- Key Investors
- Kickstarter backers; Mamacrowd equity crowdfunding investors
Technology & Products
Key Products
Felfil Evo (filament extruder kit or assembled); Felfil Spooler+ (winding machine); Felfil Shredder+ (plastic shredder); Bundle systems (Evo + Spooler+ + Shredder+)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary extrusion system achieves ±0.07mm filament diameter tolerance at 100-150g/hour speed, using 70% recycled components; open-source model fosters community adoption and customization, but lacks defensible patents.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces 3D printing filament costs by up to 70% compared to commercial filament (€20/kg vs. €60/kg) and enables circular economy by recycling plastic waste into usable filament, cutting environmental impact and material expenses.
How They Differentiate
Lower cost (€299-€719 vs. 3devo's >€2,000) and open-source modularity vs. competitors' advanced automation; 3x slower than ReDeTec ProtoCycler (100-150g/hr vs. >150g/hr) but more customizable for DIY users.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Hobbyists, makers, educators, small labs, and enthusiasts focused on recycling failed prints or creating custom filament.
Industry Verticals
Education; Consumer Goods; Sustainability/Recycling
Competitors
3devo (Filament Maker TWO); Filabot (EX2/EX6); ReDeTec (ProtoCycler)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Kickstarter campaign raised €45,000 from 168 backers in 2015; equity crowdfunding raised €120,000 in 2017; sold over 100 units globally via pre-orders.
Major Milestones
2014: Won 'Maker of Merit' prize at Maker Faire Rome; 2015: Successful Kickstarter launch (€45,000); 2016: Officially established as Srl; 2017: €120,000 equity crowdfunding round; Global sales fulfillment
Notable Customers
KTH Royal Institute of Technology