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Fila-Cycle

MaterialsSheffield, UKFounded 2014· One of 924 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Produces 100% recycled 3D printing filaments (rABS, rHIPS, rPET, rPLA, rNylon) for FDM/FFF desktop 3D printers, enabling closed-loop material recycling and waste reduction.

CEO / Founder
Scott Knowles (Founder/Co-founder, established 2014)
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active
Latest Round
Crowdfunding

Technology & Products

Key Products

rABS recycled filament; rHIPS recycled filament; rPET recycled filament; rPLA recycled filament; rNylon recycled filament

Technological Advantage

First-mover advantage in commercial-grade recycled 3D printing filaments (2014); quality parity with virgin materials while reducing raw material costs and environmental footprint; award-winning formulation (Best Recycled Product of the Year 2015).

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Enables cost-effective recycled material sourcing without additives; reduces environmental impact of 3D printing filament consumption; maintains material quality suitable for rapid prototyping and production use.

How They Differentiate

100% recycled content without additives (verified clean-source supply chain); emphasis on waste sourcing transparency and environmental impact reduction; regional distribution model through educational channels.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Educational institutions, makerspaces, small businesses, and professional 3D printing users

Industry Verticals

Education; Manufacturing; Rapid Prototyping; Hobbyist/Maker

Competitors

3D-Fuel (recycled plastic filament producer); Proto-pasta (specialty filament manufacturer); Recreus (recycled materials focus)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Expanded product line from initial 2 materials (rABS, rHIPS) to 5 materials (added rPET, rPLA, rNylon); developed educational partnerships with QA training network; achieved Best Recycled Product of the Year award (2015).

Major Milestones

Company formation (2014); Initial product launch (rABS, rHIPS); Best Recycled Product of the Year 2015 (rABS filament); Product line expansion via Kickstarter campaign (2015); Educational partnership with QA for 3D printing training

Notable Customers

UK schools and training centers; Makerspaces in UK; QA training network participants