Fila-Cycle
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