New Efficiency: Reused 3D Printer Spools

Hey All,

So as you know we are actually a giant print farm that is skimming filament off the top to make Tangled and drive the cost of good wuality 3D Printing Filament to $10. But we don't make all of our own filament. We purchase other colors and other materials and supplemental material from all kinds of suppliers. (The Megafarm is speced for 3000 machines we cannot make enough filament without help)

But the issue is that we end up with suppliers spools that we have historically had to dispose of. It is a big waste.

Empty 3D Printer Filament Spools from one of our Suppliers

So based on your feedback we have decided to reuse those otherwise wasted spools for Tangled Filament.

Shipments have already started going out with the "Tangled Reused" Spools. You will know them because they will have a sticker saying "ReUsed Spool"

This is a terrible branding decision. We are literally promoting other filament with our own filament. But it is a way to save cost and waste. And that is far more important. We trust our customers to know the difference between filament we give them and another guys. And really, we know that no other manufacturer will do this, because of the branding problem. We are gonna because it is the right thing to do for our main goal.

Reused Filament Spool

For now, these will be integrated into the our existing orders and subscriptions. But we will work to parse them off from regular orders. That way you have consistent spool types from us if you wish.

In the new year this will also contribute to cost savings which we will pass on to you. Helping to get closer to the $10 spool of filament.

This is a great addition. It reduces our waste, reduces our cost, and should not create an inferior product for you.

Thank you everyone. Onward toward $10.