Printerior manufactures 3D printer filament and custom 3D printed objects using 100% recycled waste plastic, employing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and other additive manufacturing techniques. The company addresses plastic waste by providing sustainable printing solutions that allow customers to recycle their materials for discounts on future purchases.
Funding
$50K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The 3D printing industry contributes to plastic waste due to the use of virgin plastics in filament production and the disposal of printing scraps. Traditional 3D printing processes lack closed-loop recycling systems, leading to environmental concerns and unsustainable practices.
Solution
Printerior addresses plastic waste in 3D printing by manufacturing filament and providing custom 3D printing services using 100% recycled waste plastic. The company employs Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and large format 3D printing techniques to create prototypes, products, and artwork. Printerior facilitates a circular economy by enabling customers to recycle their plastic waste in exchange for discounts on future purchases. This approach reduces reliance on virgin plastics, minimizes environmental impact, and promotes sustainable additive manufacturing.
Target Audience
Printerior's primary customers are hobbyists, designers, engineers, and businesses seeking sustainable 3D printing solutions and recycled filament for prototyping and manufacturing.
Features
- Production of rPLA (recycled Polylactic Acid) and rPETG (recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) filament from 100% recycled plastic waste
- Custom 3D printing services utilizing FDM, SLA, SLS, and large format printing technologies
- Filament available in various colors, including Midnight Black, Classic White, Tropical Teal, Printerior Green, and Sunset Orange
- Recycling program that rewards customers with discounts for returning plastic waste
- Capability to produce prototypes, products, and artwork on demand
- Fast delivery, with 99% of orders shipped the same day