twoBEars
Develops 100% biodegradable biopolymer-based 3D printing filaments from renewable non-food-chain sources like lignin and starch.
- CEO / Founder
- David Schneiderman
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Defunct
Technology & Products
Key Products
bioFila silk; bioFila linen
Technological Advantage
Proprietary bioFila line offers a sustainable alternative to oil-based plastics without competing with food resources, developed through 9 months of R&D.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces environmental liability and material waste costs by providing 100% biodegradable filaments derived from non-food-chain renewable resources like lignin, avoiding oil dependency.
How They Differentiate
Achieves 100% biodegradability using lignin-based biopolymers from non-food sources, whereas many competitors use food-chain starches or partial bio-blends.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
3D printing users seeking eco-friendly filaments
Industry Verticals
General 3D printing; Industrial; Prosumer
Competitors
ColorFabb (Netherlands); Fiberlogy (Poland)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The company developed bioFila biodegradable filaments after nine months of R&D and launched them in 2014, but its domain is now for sale, indicating it likely ceased operations around 2016-2018.
Major Milestones
Founded 2013 in Tewswoos, Germany; developed 100% biodegradable PHA/PLA-based FDM filaments from renewable non-food-chain sources (WORKDAY PLA, pep up PLA lines); ceased operations ~2016-2018