Amphiphilic Nylon+Polyolefin +Cellulose
FibreTuff: 3D Printable Biocompatible Material with Bone-Like Performance
A non re sorbable cellular structure with absorbency and limited fluid storage capacity, excellent hardness and radiopacity
About FibreTuff
Our History
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Our History
Innovative Plastics and Molding, Inc. began as a small business specializing in molding, extrusion, and 3D printing biocompatible materials. The company evolved into a prominent 3D printing solution provider of biocompatible, cellular structure's with amphiphilic 'bone-like' parts.
Our Team
Our Services
Our History
Our team is comprised of experts in 3D printing technology specializing in the use of biocompatible materials and medical experts. We are passionate about what we do and are committed to providing our clients with the best possible service.
Our Services
Our Services
Our Services
We offer a wide range of 3D printing services, including rapid prototyping, custom part production, and product design, utilizing 3D printing biocompatible materials. Our advanced FibreTuff Technology enables us to deliver high-quality results, such as the printed clavicle above.
3D Printed FibreTuff PAPC, Amphiphilic + Cellulose Fibre
FibreTuff Technology Invited to Participate at Detroit Development Partnership (DDP) International Event:
Robert Joyce of FibreTuff: Panelist at Re:Making Michigan Expo focused on Accelerating Technology Adoption 2025
DDP selected 3D printable FibreTuff Technology to participate at Michigan Central Event on October 15th 2025. Awesome event.
Robert Joyce of FibreTuff: Panelist at Re:Making Michigan Expo focused on Accelerating Technology Adoption 2025
Robert Joyce of FibreTuff: Panelist at Re:Making Michigan Expo focused on Accelerating Technology Adoption 2025
Robert Joyce participated on a panel at SVSU - Saginaw Valley State University on August 15, 2025 to discuss M/L and AI
Robert Joyce of FibreTuff: Panelist at Foam Expo North America 2025
Lightweight Revolution: Unlocking Sustainability and Efficiency panelists included Robert Joyce joined by Steve Sopher, Isabelle Wright and Bridget Grewal.
Rapid+TCT 2025 Presentation in Detroit, Mi
Robert Joyce presented at the 3D printing conference Rapid+TCT 2025 in Detroit, MI. His presentation was well received and attended by experts and bioengineering students. He looks forward to presenting next year.
Fall 2024 Presentations - 3D printing FibreTuff PAPC for Additive Manufacturing
Robert Joyce will present at three conferences during the fall of 2024. He will be attending the SPE FOAMS 2024 conference in King of Prussia from September 17-20, the Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis 2024 on October 16-17, and the AMI Performance Polyamides in Cleveland in November. During these events, he will share insights from his
Robert Joyce will present at three conferences during the fall of 2024. He will be attending the SPE FOAMS 2024 conference in King of Prussia from September 17-20, the Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis 2024 on October 16-17, and the AMI Performance Polyamides in Cleveland in November. During these events, he will share insights from his 20+ years of experience in developing innovative foaming technology, including advancements in 3D printing biocompatible materials. His work has led to the creation of FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon66, which is amphiphilic, exhibiting bone-like performance.
Military Medicine 2023: Additive Manufacturing for Fabrication of Point-of-Care Therapies in Austere Environments
The Military Medicine publication highlights the use of 3D printing biocompatible materials, specifically the FibreTuff PAPC, which is a biocompatible 3D printer filament ideal for austere deployment and point-of-care rapid fabrication. This innovative fibre material has enabled the production of a variety of 3D printed medical supplies,
The Military Medicine publication highlights the use of 3D printing biocompatible materials, specifically the FibreTuff PAPC, which is a biocompatible 3D printer filament ideal for austere deployment and point-of-care rapid fabrication. This innovative fibre material has enabled the production of a variety of 3D printed medical supplies, including human tissues and bioactive bandages, suitable for prolonged field care scenarios.
Talking Additive Podcast with Robert Joyce
Innovative Plastics and Molding, Inc. began as a small business specializing in molding, extrusion, and 3D printing biocompatible materials. We have since evolved into FibreTuff, a prominent provider of cellular structures, amphiphilic parts that include cellulose fiber.