LOOP
A desktop filament recycler designed to transform 3D print waste (failed prints, scraps, leftover filament) into reusable, high-quality filament through an integrated grinding, melting, and extrusion process.
- CEO / Founder
- Oyedotun (Oye) Ajewole
- Team Size
- 5-10
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- The Possible Zone (non-dilutive support)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["LOOP Desktop 3D Filament Recycler/Maker (single flagship product)","Integrated shredding system (40 oz blending jar, 1200W motor)","Real-time diameter measurement and control system","1kg spooling system with precision-hinge sound shield"]
Technological Advantage
All-in-one desktop form factor eliminates need for separate grinding and extrusion equipment. Real-time quality control system promises consistent filament without manual intervention. Consumer-friendly design targets prosumer market segment rather than industrial users. Potential to disrupt desktop filament production by making recycling accessible to individual users.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables closed-loop recycling of 3D printing materials at the desktop, reducing material costs and environmental waste while providing real-time diameter control for consistent filament quality (±0.07mm tolerance). Transforms PLA, ABS, and PETG waste into printer-ready filament.
How They Differentiate
Claims to be the world's first fully-integrated desktop filament recycler combining shredding, extrusion, and spooling in a compact consumer-friendly form factor at a lower price point ($2,499 vs $4,000-$8,000+). Targets prosumer market with out-of-box usability and real-time automatic diameter control (±0.07mm tolerance), while competitors focus on industrial/research applications requiring more technical expertise.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
3D printing enthusiasts, makers, and professionals seeking sustainable material recycling; prosumer users generating significant 3D print waste; eco-conscious 3D printing service providers.
Industry Verticals
["Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing","Sustainability & Circular Economy","Consumer Hardware / Electronics","Polymer Processing / Advanced Manufacturing","Maker / Prosumer Technology"]
Competitors
3devo (Netherlands); Filabot (USA); ReDeTec ProtoCycler (Canada)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Pre-revenue, pre-launch stage. 250+ pre-orders secured in first month with $100 deposits. Targeting 2026 commercial launch after multiple delays.
Major Milestones
["Co-founded in 2024 through The Possible Zone's TPZ Ventures incubator program","Achieved 250+ pre-orders ($100 deposits) in first month of marketing","Product featured in 3D printing publications including Fabbaloo and VoxelMatters","Priced at $2,499 early-bird (~41% discount off planned $4,200 retail price)"]