Terrafilum

What Terrafilum does

Terrafilum is a US-based manufacturer of eco-friendly 3D printing filaments, partner-branded 3D printers, and custom wire rope and cable coatings, headquartered in Cary/Woodstock, Illinois. Founded in 2017 by chemical engineer Chris Jackson, the company operates a small, family-owned production facility using rescued, repurposed, and recycled resins under Good Manufacturing Practices, with full lot-level traceability from raw material to finished spool. The product portfolio spans eight filament families — PLA (including PLA/PRO professional grade and food-contact grades), ABS (including the ABS Eco-One biodegradable variant co-developed with Ecologic), ASA, flexible/elastomers (TPU, TPE, PP), PETG, Greenline (recycled/bio-based), engineered resins (Nylon 12, PC, PBT with UV, FR, ESD, and EMI variants), and composites — sold in 0.5 to 3 kg spools at diameters of 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm across roughly 27 color options.

Terrafilum monetizes through three primary streams: e-commerce filament sales at unit prices in the $29–$50 per kilogram range (free shipping over $99 within the continental US); bundled hardware sales of JG Aurora 3D printers (A5S, A6, A8S, A9) through a distribution partnership; and quote-based cable coating services with 1,000-foot minimum order quantities, supplemented by a consultative services line for industrial and SMB clients. Customer segments are intentionally horizontal, spanning educational and industrial professionals, hobbyists and makers, and specialized wire rope/cable buyers in marine, construction, logistics, and commercial applications. Distribution is direct, via the company website, phone, and email with Net 15 credit terms for qualified organizations; consulting is offered on a global basis.

Strategically, the company positions sustainability — recycled inputs, the Eco-One biodegradation pathway, take-back recycling, and USA manufacturing — as its central differentiator versus generic filament brands, paired with deep customization in both filament compounds and cable configurations. Alliances with Ecologic, XG Sciences, and JG Aurora anchor its technology and channel extensions.

Name

Terrafilum

Legal name

Terrafilum

Website

https://terrafilum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Terrafilum is a US-based, family-owned manufacturer of eco-friendly 3D printing filaments, partner-branded 3D printers, custom wire rope and cable coatings, and consulting services, serving industrial professionals, hobbyists, and cable-system buyers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Printing Filaments

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled & Sustainable 3D Printing Materials (Bio-based/Regrind) (IMAAABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH), Electronics & Industrial Component 3D Printing Services (enclosures, fixtures, functional parts) (IMAAADAL)

Keywords

• 3D printing filament
• Eco-friendly filament materials
• Engineered resin filament
• Wire rope cable coating
• 3D printing consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Cary

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D Printing Filament Sales: Sale of eco-friendly 3D printing filaments including PLA, ABS, PETG, ASA, TPU, TPE, and composite materials in various spool sizes (500g, 750g, 1Kg, 3Kg)
2. 3D Printer Sales: Sale of JG Aurora 3D printers in partnership, including A5S, A6, A8S, and A9 models with bundles of Terrafilum filament
3. Consulting Services: Consultative print services and consulting for incorporating 3D printing technology into personal or professional operations, including market studies and industry news
4. Cable Coating Services: Wire rope coating services with minimum order quantities of 1,000 feet, providing customized cable and jacket combinations with various coating materials and colors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Terrafilum manufactures and sells eco-friendly 3D printer filaments (PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, TPE, composites, and engineered resins) developed from rescued, repurposed, and recycled resins under Good Manufacturing Practices, sold in 0.5Kg to 3Kg spools. The company also distributes JG Aurora 3D printers, provides custom wire rope and cable coating services using PVC, PP, PA6, HDPE, TPE, and TPU materials, and offers 3D printing consulting services to industrial and commercial customers.

Product overview

Terrafilum Engineered Filaments is a US-based manufacturer of eco-friendly 3D printing filaments and engineered cable coatings. The product portfolio centers on eight core filament lines — PLA (standard, professional, and food-safe grades), ABS (including the proprietary ABS Eco-One® biodegradable variant), ASA, Flexible/Elastomer materials (TPU, TPE, PP), PETG/Industrial, Greenline/Recycled, Engineered/Engineering Resins (Nylon 12, PC, PBT), and Composite filaments (ABS_PLA, ABS_PC, PLA_TPU, PLA_PP, PLA_TPE blends) — sold in 0.5Kg to 3Kg spools in 1.75mm and 2.85mm diameters. The company also offers JG Aurora 3D printers (A5S, A6, A8S, A9) bundled with filament, custom cable and wire rope coating services using PVC, PP, PA6, HDPE, TPE, and TPU formulations, and 3D printing consulting services for industrial and commercial clients. All products are developed and manufactured in the USA using Good Manufacturing Practices, with materials sourced from rescued, repurposed, or recycled resins.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Terra-Bend: Flexible TPU material product line designed for bendable parts including gaskets, couplings, and connectors. Terra-Bend is formulated to be less likely to stick to spool and ball at nozzle.

Products and services

• PLA Filament Polylactic acid filament made from renewable resources (corn starch, sugarcane), available in standard, professional (PLA/PRO), and food-contact-approved grades. Sold in 0.5Kg, 0.75Kg, 1.0Kg, and 3.0Kg spools in 1.75mm and 2.85mm diameters, suited for hobbyist, educational, and industrial 3D printing.
• ABS Filament (including ABS Eco-One Biodegradable variant) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene filament with moderate strength and flexibility, superior melt flow, and high heat tolerance, sold in 0.5Kg, 0.75Kg, 1.0Kg, and 3.0Kg spools at 1.75mm and 2.85mm diameters. Includes the proprietary ABS Eco-One® biodegradable variant for industrial-grade users seeking landfill-biodegradable ABS.
• ASA Filament Acrylic styrene acrylonitrile thermoplastic filament with improved heat resistance and durability versus ABS, offering non-yellowing UV resistance, water resistance, chemical resistance, anti-static properties, and high impact resistance for outdoor and industrial 3D printing. Sold in 0.5Kg, 0.75Kg, 1.0Kg, and 3.0Kg spools.
• Flexible / Elastomer Filament (TPU, TPE, PP) Bendable filaments offering shore hardness values from 40 to 110, including TPU (smooth and flexible), TPE (90A and 75A rubber-equivalent shore hardness), and PP (industrial polypropylene, FDA food-contact compliant and healthcare grades). Used for gaskets, packaging, couplings, connectors, caps, closures, sockets, clips, and bands.
• PETG and Industrial Filament Glycol-modified PET filament (PETG) that is tough, durable, and somewhat flexible, used as a higher-impact replacement for PLA. Also includes HIPS for dual extrusion breakaway supports. Sold in 0.5Kg, 0.75Kg, 1.0Kg, and 3.0Kg spools.
• Greenline / Recycled Filament Filaments produced primarily from reprocessed and/or bio-friendly materials, including GL_Blend precision-grade bio-plastic for tough and flexible to semi-flexible products. Made-to-order with 1–3 week lead times for applications including bands, couplings, automotive parts, and construction uses.
• Engineered / Engineering Resin Filament High-grade engineered filaments for professional makers, including Nylon 12, GL_Engineered, PC, and PBT materials with UV protection, FR ratings, ESD suppression, and EMI conductivity. Requires printers capable of exceeding 270°C, made-to-order with 1–3 week lead times for gears, levers, connectors, shear pins, enclosures, and automotive parts.
• Composite Filament Materials PLA-based composite filaments blended with ABS, PC, TPU, PP, or TPE for enhanced material performance, including ABS_PLA_Blend (strong PLA), ABS_PC_Blend (high-strength polycarbonate), PLA_TPU_Blend (working parts), PLA_PP_Blend (caps and closures), and PLA_TPE_Blend (shock-absorbing). Tested down to -70°C and through atmospheric payload conditions.
• JG Aurora 3D Printers (A5S, A6, A8S, A9) 3D printer lineup offered through Terrafilum's partnership with JG Aurora, including the A5S (professional desktop), A6 (light industrial/education, fully enclosed with air filtration), A8S (maker space/industrial with dual motor filament feed), and A9 (industrial, 600×400×500mm print volume with 4 replaceable nozzles). Bundled with Terrafilum filament and compatible with JGcreate/Cura Slicer.
• Cable Coating and Wire Rope Coatings Custom performance wire rope and cable coatings manufactured in Illinois using US-produced resin, with configurations including stranding (1x7, 1x19, 7x7, 7x19), cable diameter 1/16"–1/2", coating diameter 3/32"–5/8", and cable composition in galvanized or stainless steel (302/304/316). Minimum order 1,000 feet, with fast turnaround as quick as 1 week on domestic shipments and a 1-year guarantee on strength and UV/colorant protection.
• 3D Printing Consulting Services Consulting services that help companies incorporate 3D printing technology into personal or professional operations, including market studies, industry news, product and business development guidance, and technical support. Served to industrial manufacturing applications and small business use on a global scale, provided by qualified engineers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8.11% biodegradation in first 60 days for ABS Eco-One filament per ASTM D5511 tests
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EcologiccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2021Terrafilum partnered with Ecologic to produce ABS Eco-One biodegradable filament. Eco-One organic additive enhances plastic biodegradation into biogas in microbe-enriched landfills, achieving 8.11% biodegradation in 60 days per ASTM D5511 tests. This partnership supports Terrafilum's sustainability mission by providing industrial-grade ABS filament with enhanced landfill biodegradation properties.
• XG SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic product development arrangement with XG Sciences to engineer professional and industrial use 3D printing materials. This partnership enables Terrafilum to develop specialized materials for professional and industrial applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Prusament (Prusa Polymers): Prusa Polymers produces Prusament filaments (PLA, PETG, ABS, PC Blend, Nylon) tightly integrated with Prusa Research's 3D printers. It is comparable to Terrafilum as a vertically-aligned filament maker with rigorous QA, lot-level traceability, and a premium-brand positioning in the prosumer/maker segment.
• MatterHackers: MatterHackers distributes its own MH Build Series filaments alongside filaments from multiple brands, 3D printers, and accessories. It competes with Terrafilum both as a filament maker and as a US-based multi-channel retailer reaching the same hobbyist and prosumer audience.
• Formfutura: Formfutura is a Netherlands-based 3D printing filament brand offering PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, and a strong line of engineered and recycled filaments. It is comparable to Terrafilum as a specialty filament manufacturer with a sustainability-focused product roadmap targeting European and global customers.
• Polymaker: Polymaker is a global manufacturer of 3D printing filaments including PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, and engineered/composite materials. It is a direct competitor to Terrafilum across consumer, professional, and industrial filament SKUs, with a comparable sustainability positioning through recycled-content and specialty product lines.
• 3DXTech: 3DXTech is a US-based manufacturer specializing in engineered and industrial 3D printing filaments (Nylon, PC, PEEK, ESD, flame-retardant grades). It is the most direct competitor to Terrafilum's Engineered/Engineering Resins line and targets the same professional and industrial customer base.
• ColorFabb: ColorFabb is a Netherlands-based filament manufacturer known for PLA/PHA, specialty blends, and engineered composites. It is comparable to Terrafilum as a specialty filament maker targeting sustainability-conscious and professional customers with non-commodity SKUs.
• Hatchbox: Hatchbox is a US-based, high-volume 3D printing filament brand sold primarily through Amazon. It competes directly with Terrafilum's PLA and PETG consumer SKUs on price and color variety, making it the most relevant mass-market benchmark for Terrafilum's entry-level filament business.
• eSUN: eSUN is one of the largest 3D printing filament producers globally, offering PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, and a broad engineered resin line at competitive price points. It directly competes with Terrafilum in commodity and professional filament segments and exerts pricing pressure across the category.

Broad incumbents

• Stratasys: Stratasys is a global incumbent in industrial additive manufacturing, offering proprietary filament and resin-based systems (FDM, PolyJet) as well as its own consumables. While it competes at the high-end industrial tier rather than at Terrafilum's price points, it shapes the broader market in which Terrafilum's engineered resins compete for share.

Others

• JG Aurora: JG Aurora is a Chinese 3D printer manufacturer whose A5S, A6, A8S, and A9 models are resold by Terrafilum as bundled printer-plus-filament solutions. It is an ecosystem partner rather than a direct filament competitor, but the partnership creates a co-dependency for Terrafilum's hardware revenue stream.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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