Nobufil
Nobufil is an Austrian manufacturer of 3D printing filament made from 100% recycled industrial plastic waste, produced in-house at its own recycling facility.
- CEO / Founder
- Alexander Datzinger
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
PLA, PLAx, PETG (incl. Matt, GF, CF, Stainless Steel variants), ASA, ABSx, PCTG, PCx, carbon fiber and glass fiber reinforced filaments, glow-in-the-dark filament, engineering filaments; recyclable cardboard packaging/spool-holder box.
Technological Advantage
Vertically integrated recycling-to-filament production combining 15-20+ years of plastics recycling/granulate expertise with in-house extrusion, enabling consistent quality from 100% recycled feedstock.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Sustainable, EU-produced FDM filament made entirely from recycled industrial plastic waste, matching or exceeding the mechanical properties of virgin-material filament.
How They Differentiate
Owns the full recycling-to-filament pipeline in-house in Austria/EU (vs competitors sourcing recycled feedstock externally), positioning on 100% recycled material with 'no bullshit' transparent branding.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Hobbyist and professional FDM 3D printer users, makers, and small manufacturers seeking sustainable material alternatives.
Industry Verticals
Consumer/hobbyist 3D printing, maker community, small-scale manufacturing.
Competitors
Reflow (Netherlands); Filamentive (UK); Terrafilum
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Founded 2022 as first Austrian sustainable 3D filament manufacturer with own recycling and in-house production; expanded product line to include glass/carbon fiber reinforced and specialty engineering filaments; distribution partnership with 3DJake.