What Filabot does

Filabot is a Vermont-based manufacturer of filament extrusion systems and plastic recycling equipment for the 3D printing market, founded around 2010 by Tyler McNaney. The company's core product lines are the EX3 entry-level extruder, the EX6 Standard professional extruder, and the EX6 Industrial extruder with a nitrided barrel/screw for abrasive compounds, all using a proprietary interchangeable screw and multi-zone temperature control architecture capable of processing standard polymers through advanced engineering plastics (PEEK, PEI) up to 425°C. Filabot monetizes through one-time hardware sales ranging from roughly $345 (Filalogger software) to $23,995 (full industrial setup), with accessories and consumables including Reclaimers, Pelletizers, Spoolers, Airpath/Waterbath cooling systems, Filameasure inline laser measurement, and a Pellet Drying System.

Filabot serves six primary use-case segments: universities and makerspaces for material science education, R&D labs developing new polymer formulations, recyclers and sustainability programs building circular manufacturing workflows, engineering teams seeking supplier independence, hobbyist makers experimenting with custom filaments, and bulk filament producers requiring high-throughput systems. Sales are conducted exclusively through direct e-commerce on a Shopify-powered storefront with worldwide shipping, supplemented by phone-based expert consultation for complex enterprise configurations. The company has cultivated credibility through more than 1,200 academic studies referencing Filabot systems and earned media in major publications. In December 2024, Filabot closed its first institutional seed round of $1.5M led by FreshTracks Capital and announced a strategic partnership with Massive Dimension, while expanding its product surface into injection molding (Filabot Former) and branded materials (ecoPLAS, PolyCore).

Name

Filabot

Legal name

Filabot

Website

https://filabot.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Filabot is a Vermont-based manufacturer of filament extrusion systems and plastic recycling equipment for the 3D printing market, selling EX3, EX6, and EX6 Industrial extruders plus a closed-loop ecosystem of reclaimers, spoolers, and measurement tools to education, R&D, recycling, engineering, maker, and bulk-production customers worldwide via direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Filament Extrusion Systems

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Plastic Recycling Equipment & Technology Providers (Sorting, Washing, Extrusion) (EUAIAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polymer Filaments (FDM/FFF) (IMAAABAA), Profile Extrusion (PVC/PE/PP Profiles, Trim, Channels) (IMANACAH), Plastic & Rubber Recycling, Reprocessing & Pelletizing (IMANAOAN), Commodity Plastic Compounds (PE/PP/PS/PVC) (IMANABAA)

Keywords

• Filament extrusion systems
• 3D printing filament
• Plastic recycling equipment
• Polymer extrusion machinery
• Waste plastic processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Barre

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from selling filament extrusion equipment including EX3, EX6, and EX6 Industrial extruder systems along with accessories, parts, and consumables. Products are sold as one-time purchases with varying configurations and voltage options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Filabot designs, manufactures, and sells filament extrusion systems and plastic recycling equipment that convert plastic pellets, regrind, and recycled plastic waste into 3D printing filament. The product portfolio includes the EX3, EX6 Standard, and EX6 Industrial extruders, along with complementary equipment (Reclaimers, Pelletizers, Airpath/Waterbath coolers, Spoolers, Filameasure, Pellet Drying System), bundled setups, and thermoplastic materials. Customers use these systems for closed-loop 3D printing workflows, custom material development, recycling failed prints, and small-to-industrial-scale filament production.

Product overview

Filabot is a manufacturer of filament extrusion systems and recycling equipment for 3D printing. The product portfolio centers on three main extruder lines: the compact EX3 for education and small-batch production, the professional EX6 Standard for R&D and production, and the Industrial Series EX6 for high-volume and abrasive materials. These extruders convert pellets, regrind, and recycled plastics into 1.75mm and 2.85mm filament for FDM/FFF 3D printers. The ecosystem includes supporting equipment such as the Filabot Reclaimer and Industrial Reclaimer XL (plastic shredders), Pelletizer (filament-to-pellets converter), Airpath and Waterbath (cooling systems), Spooler and Spooler Max (filament winders), Filameasure (laser diameter measurement with Mitutoyo sensor), and Pellet Drying System (desicant dryer). Complete bundles combine multiple products for specific workflows including the Full Recycling Setup (Reclaimer + Pelletizer + Extruder + Airpath + Spooler), various Extruder Setups, and Casting Pattern Recycling Setup. The company also offers materials including PLA, PETG, and carbon fiber-reinforced pellets, as well as accessories like nozzles, screws, fume extractors, and sieve systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ecoPLAS: Brand name for PLA filament products, including ecoPLAS 3D201 pellets.
• PolyCore

Products and services

• EX3 Filament Extruder A compact filament extruder that converts pellets, regrind, recycled plastics, powders, and custom material formulations into 3D printing filament. Features up to 425°C processing capability, 14:1 L/D ratio barrel, 33 Nm torque, and interchangeable screws and nozzles (no compression, standard compression, high compression). Designed for educators, researchers, makers, and recyclers.
• EX3 Extruder Setup Complete filament extrusion system including EX3 Extruder, Airpath, Spooler, and Filameasure for coordinated workflow from raw material to finished spool. Available in 110VAC or 220VAC configurations for educators, researchers, and small-batch producers.
• EX6 Filament Extruder - Standard Series Professional-level filament extrusion system featuring a three-stage extrusion screw made from hardened and polished high-carbon stainless steel with 24:1 L/D ratio. Includes 4 independently PID-controlled heat zones with active fan cooling, 0-100rpm speed control with automatic variable voltage module, and delivers over 10 lbs/hour extrusion rate with PLA. For R&D labs and production teams.
• EX6 Filament Extruder - Industrial Series Industrial-grade extruder with nitrided barrel and screw for superior hardness and wear resistance. Designed for high volume production, extrusion of highly filled polymers, and abrasive additives. Delivers over 10 lbs/hour extrusion rate with PLA and processes materials up to 425°C for advanced polymer compatibility.
• EX6 Extruder Setup Complete bundle including EX6 Standard Extruder, Airpath, Spooler, and Filameasure for developing and producing filament for any FDM or FFF 3D printer. Typical power consumption 500W with 3-year warranty.
• EX6 Industrial Extruder Setup Production-ready bundle with EX6 Industrial Extruder, Airpath, Spooler, and Filameasure for demanding materials including highly abrasive compounds. Includes nitrided barrel and screw for industrial-grade wear resistance.
• Filabot Reclaimer Industrial plastic shredder that converts failed prints and plastic waste into regrind suitable for extrusion into new filament. Priced at $9,945 for the standard Industrial Reclaimer.
• Filament Reclaimer XL (Industrial Reclaimer XL) Industrial-scale size reduction system approved for EX2 and EX6 extruders with higher throughput capabilities. Pricing from $14,124.99.
• Filabot Pelletizer Filament chopper that converts filament into pellets. Can be used standalone or connected to Filabot Spooler for inline chopping during extrusion. Handles input sizes from 1mm to 3.5mm and is suitable for ABS, PLA, Ultem, PEEK, PS, and HIPS.
• Filabot Spooler Precision filament winder that allows fine-tuning of extrusion diameter for tight tolerances through adjustable puller wheel speed. Features variable traverse mechanism for consistent winding.
• Spooler Max Large-format filament spooling system capable of handling up to 10kg spools for high-volume production runs.
• Filabot Airpath Forced convection filament cooling system with speed readout for consistent processing of higher temperature polymers.
• Waterbath - High Capacity Filament Cooling High capacity water cooling system for enhanced filament cooling and faster processing compared to air cooling.
• Filameasure - Inline Filament Measurement Non-contact laser measurement unit that mounts to Filabot Spooler for real-time filament diameter monitoring during extrusion with 0mm to 5mm diameter range. Uses Mitutoyo digital indicator for precision. Includes Filalogger software and SPC unit for recording diameter data in CSV format on Windows or MacOS.
• Filabot Pellet Drying System Desiccant dryer system with dual desiccant bed, -40°F dew point, and 1 cu. ft. (30 lb capacity) hopper for precise polymer pellet drying. Operates on 110V or 220V and ships freight.
• Fumex Fume Extractor FA1-E Fume extraction system for removing harmful fumes during extrusion of materials like ABS and other polymers that emit volatiles.
• Full Recycling Setup Complete recycling ecosystem combining Reclaimer, Pelletizer, and a choice of EX3/EX6/EX6 Industrial extruder, along with Airpath, Spooler, and Filameasure for transforming failed prints and plastic waste into spooled filament. Priced from $19,795.
• Filabot Sieve System Filtration system for removing contaminants from recycled plastic materials during processing.
• Filabot Former Injection molding system designed for 3D printing workflows and applications.
• LX175 PLA Filament Pellets Premium PLA filament pellets for 3D printing applications, sold under the Filabot materials line.
• ecoPLAS 3D201 Pellets Eco-friendly PLA material formulation for sustainable 3D printing, sold under the ecoPLAS sub-brand.
• PP Pellets with Carbon Fiber Polypropylene pellets reinforced with carbon fiber for enhanced mechanical properties.
• Universal Thermoplastic Colorant Masterbatch Colorant concentrate for adding color to thermoplastics during extrusion.
• Thermoplastic Sampler Pack Material sampler containing 20kg total of LX175 PLA, ecoPLAS 3D201, Carbon Fiber Polypropylene Pellets, and Polycore PETG-1000 for material evaluation and trial.
• EX6 Extruder Screws Interchangeable extrusion screws for EX6 extruders including mixing screws, standard compression, and high compression configurations to support different material processing requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• EX3 processes materials up to 425°C enabling advanced polymer compatibility
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Massive DimensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMassive Dimension is a related company specializing in large-format 3D printing. Filabot references their hardware exchange program and offers large-format 3D printing integration. The companies share common ownership and have jointly secured seed investment to revolutionize additive manufacturing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Coperion: Coperion is a global industrial compounding and extrusion equipment manufacturer whose bulk-material twin-screw extruders overlap with Filabot's profile extrusion technology at the upper industrial end.
• Leistritz Extrusionstechnik: Leistritz is a German manufacturer of twin-screw extrusion systems used in plastics compounding and profile extrusion, comparable to Filabot at a much larger industrial scale with comparable screw/barrel engineering.
• BigRep: BigRep is a German large-format industrial 3D printer manufacturer with which Filabot has an indirect link through Massive Dimension; both serve industrial additive manufacturing customers with extrusion-based systems.
• Prusa Polymers: Prusa Polymers, the materials arm of Prusa Research, produces Prusament filaments in-house and represents a large, established 3D printing player that Filabot's materials compete with on quality and price.
• Stratasys: Stratasys is a global incumbent in industrial 3D printing (FDM and polymer systems), serving the same engineering and manufacturing customers that Filabot targets but at a fundamentally different scale and price point.

Direct peers

• ReDeTec: ReDeTec makes the ProtoCycler+ desktop filament extruder and recycler, targeting the same prosumer and education segments as Filabot with integrated waste-to-filament capability.
• 3devo: 3devo is the closest direct competitor to Filabot, selling filament extruders (Composer series), shredders (Shredder), and auxiliary equipment for converting plastic waste into 3D printing filament for universities, makers, and professionals.
• Felfil: Felfil (Italy) produces filament extrusion kits (Felfil Evo) and recycled pellets, competing directly with Filabot's EX3/EX6 in the maker and education market with a similar pellet-to-filament workflow.

Emerging players

• Pollen AM: Pollen AM is a French 3D printing company with recycled-material filament products, overlapping with Filabot's recycled PLA (ecoPLAS) and sustainability-focused customer segments.
• 3DXTech: 3DXTech is a US-based specialty 3D printing filament producer (engineering-grade materials) that overlaps with Filabot's PolyCore PETG and carbon-fiber pellets and competes for the same engineering-team customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtuIu30khcAuC6jRv1QIV_w
• Facebookfacebook.com/Filabot
• Instagraminstagram.com/filabot
• Pinterestpinterest.com/filabot
• Xx.com/Filabot
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rocknail-specialties-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors5 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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