materials
high-quality, non-toxic, and plant-based.
our PLA range
what is PLA?
polylactic acid (PLA) is one of the most commonly used materials in 3D printing. it is a bioplastic derived from renewable resources such as corn starch and sugarcane, as opposed to harmful oil-based plastics. PLA is a durable, strong and versatile material, making it perfect to for 3D printing funky shapes and geometries.
how PLA is produced
PLA is made from plants like corn or sugarcane. first, the plants are processed to extract their starch. this starch is then mixed with enzymes and heated to produce a type of sugar called dextrose. the dextrose is fermented to create lactic acid, which is then turned into a substance called lactide. finally, the lactide is processed into long plastic-like chains, forming PLA filament.
PLA is renewable and biodegradeable
PLA is biodegradable and will decompose in industrial composting facilities with controlled temperature and humidity conditions. in these environments, it takes about 1-2 years to break down. PLA is not suitable for home composting.
where we source our PLA
we source our PLA from reputable 3D printer and filament manufacturers. this guarantees the quality, safety and longevity of the products that we create for you!
where does our waste go?
we are a low waste business
we take pride in operating a low-waste business, thanks to the precision of 3D printing and our cutting-edge digital modelling technology, which ensures our designs print flawlessly with minimal material waste.
3D printing waste
as with any other manufacturing process, 3D printing does produce material waste. this can include failed prints, support structures, or extruded filament that gets purged from the nozzle before or during a print.
we create very little waste in our manufacturing processes - this waste is mostly filament that gets purged from the nozzle before a print - which is less than 1g of filament per item. we save this filament and are currently working on ways to recycle this filament in future products.
repurposing our waste
we are actively exploring ways to repurpose our 3D printing waste in the future. while our current waste is minimal, we have been saving our 3D printing waste - knowing that as our business grows, so will our capabilities to invest in innovative machinery to utilise this waste.
