An Advanced Nylon composition with cellulose
A 3D Printable Biocompatible Material having "bone like" performance
The non re sorbable cellular structure is absorbent with radiopacity to promote improved part quality and machine learningM/L
About FibreTuff
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Innovative Plastics and Molding, Inc. started as a small molding, extrusion and 3D printing materials business. We have since grown to become known as FibreTuff a leading provider of 3D printing solutions for producing cellular structures with "bone like" qualities.
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Our team is comprised of experts in 3D printing technology. We are passionate about what we do and are committed to providing our clients with the best possible service.
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We offer a wide range of 3D printing services including rapid prototyping, custom part production, and product design. We use FibreTuff Technology to deliver high-quality results such as the printed clavicle above.
The 3D Printed "Bone Like" Behavior of FibreTuff PAPC
Rapid+TCT 2025 Presentation in Detroit, Mi
Robert Joyce will present at the Rapid+TCT 2025 event in Detroit Mi. The The Presentation Title: 3D Printing of Biocompatible PAPC + Nylon66 for Mimicking Traditional Foaming Methods
Date: Thursday April 10, 2025
Presentation Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Building: Huntington Place
Room: TBD
Your Role: Primary Presenter
Area: RAPID + TCT Conference*
Track: Materials Development
Fall 2024 Presentations - 3D printing FibreTuff PAPC for Additive Manufacturing
Robert Joyce will present at (3) conferences during the fall of 2024. The SPE FOAMS 2024 conference in King of Prussia September 17-20 / Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis 2024 - October 16-17 and AMI Performance Polyamides in Cleveland November. He will share his 20+ years of growing innovative foaming technology to eventually 3D print PAPC+Nylon66 having bone like performance.
FibreTuff PAPC awarded in the Top 10 3D Printing Trends in Healthcare (2023)
FibreTuff is listed in the Top 10 3D Printing Trends in 2023 by StartUs insights for Biocompatible Materials. We're very Thankful for the recognition. The printed PAPC has been tested in vivo and by University's in vitro without any adverse effects to cells and tissues. Matter of fact, Bioactivity was present and there has been osteoblast
FibreTuff is listed in the Top 10 3D Printing Trends in 2023 by StartUs insights for Biocompatible Materials. We're very Thankful for the recognition. The printed PAPC has been tested in vivo and by University's in vitro without any adverse effects to cells and tissues. Matter of fact, Bioactivity was present and there has been osteoblast adhesion without hydroxyapatite (Ha). We have a huge upside because FibreTuff PAPC has non resorbable ingredients without pore closure.
Military Medicine 2023: Additive Manufacturing for Fabrication of Point-of-Care Therapies in Austere Environments
Military Medicine publication of 3D printing FibreTuff PAPC, a biocompatible material in austere deployment and point-of-care rapid fabrication. A variety of 3D printed examples include medical supplies, including human tissues and bioactive bandages, in prolonged field care scenarios. In this pilot project, the aim was to investigate the
Military Medicine publication of 3D printing FibreTuff PAPC, a biocompatible material in austere deployment and point-of-care rapid fabrication. A variety of 3D printed examples include medical supplies, including human tissues and bioactive bandages, in prolonged field care scenarios. In this pilot project, the aim was to investigate the ability to 3D print a range of potential biomedical supplies and solutions in an austere field environment. FibreTuff is thankful for being selected as the biocompatible filament of choice.
IMECE 2023 Conference includes 3D printed FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon 66 bone scaffolds.
IMECE 2023 Conference includes 3D printed FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon 66 bone scaffolds.
The 3D Printing of FibreTuff PAPC is the best biocompatible material to replace bone like properties. One can construct cortical and cancellous bone, plus, there is a nonbinary radiographic image not radiolucent or radiopaque. The radiopacity isn't too bright for showing bone bridging and we believe won't require implant removal to identi
The 3D Printing of FibreTuff PAPC is the best biocompatible material to replace bone like properties. One can construct cortical and cancellous bone, plus, there is a nonbinary radiographic image not radiolucent or radiopaque. The radiopacity isn't too bright for showing bone bridging and we believe won't require implant removal to identify evidence based healing. Further, we believe this radiopacity will be very beneficial to ascertain data for Artificial Intelligence - process optimization for quality of micropore construction.
3D Printed FibreTuff PAPC can generate a Porous and Non Porous Surface.
IMECE 2023 Conference includes 3D printed FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon 66 bone scaffolds.
The 3D printing of FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon66 has demonstrated hydrophilicity that would help store liquids even antibiotics. The printed PAPC bone like features surpasses several Chinese scientist’s discoveries whom have identified a nano mineralized Hydroxyapatite Nylon66 (HaNylon66) as a replacement for titanium, more specifically, PEEK fo
The 3D printing of FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon66 has demonstrated hydrophilicity that would help store liquids even antibiotics. The printed PAPC bone like features surpasses several Chinese scientist’s discoveries whom have identified a nano mineralized Hydroxyapatite Nylon66 (HaNylon66) as a replacement for titanium, more specifically, PEEK for spinal implants. Reference: Zhipeng Deng, Bowen Hu, Xi Yang, Lei Wang, and Yueming Song The improved bioactive n- HA/PA66 cage versus the PEEK cage in anterior cervical fusion: results from a 6-year follow- up and a case-matched study.
3D Printing PAPC Bone Mechanics by Universities
Investigation by Implant Research Center at Drexel University on FibreTuff
Abigail Tetteh PhD student at the Implant Research Center Drexel University and Dr's MacDonald and Kurtz helped produce this poster where 3D printed bone like replicas made with FibreTuff were analyzed. The data collected indicated FibreTuff biocompatible filaments produced a cancellous structure. Awesome work performed by the team to validate FibreTuff impressive 3D printing qualities. More information coming soon.
Duquesne University 3D Prints Hyoid Bone with FibreTuff for Bone Fracture Investigation.
Roger Sherman's presented at Duquesne University this poster for Graduate Research Symposium. His work with Dr's Hammer, Viator and Marshall was outstanding. This use case by 3D printing FibreTuff biocompatible filaments as a hyoid bone will help professional's understand damage to the neck and simulate fractures.
Marshall University Prints Biocompatible Bone like Scaffolds with FibreTuff PAPC
In 2019 Marshall University professor Dr Ross Salary and his students printed FibreTuff in a FDM method to replicate bone like scaffolds and presented the poster at the Biofabrication 2019 event held in Columbus Ohio October 20-22. Dr Salary has been steadfast to analyze and find a 3D printing bone replacement with like qualities.
3D Printed FibreTuff PAPC Biological Performance
Cutting-Edge Biomaterial Technology
3D printing of the FibreTuff PAPC II passed Cytotoxicity and Skin irritation tests (ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10) and USP Class VI testing. The in vivo testing was performed by NAMSA a regulatory approved testing company for medical devices and implants.
3D Printed FibreTuff Cellular Structure shows Apatite Formation
The 3D printing of FibreTuff biocompatible material has been investigated for bioactivity. The results showed biocompatible behavior with unprecedented apatite formation. These results with FibreTuff displayed improved results versus HaPEEK or AMPPEEK. FibreTuff PAPC has passed USP Class VI testing performed by NAMSA for temporary implant status.
3D Printed Bone Tissue Engineering Investigation shows Osteoblast Adhesion without Hydroxyapatite
The 3D Printing of porous bone like scaffolds made with FibreTuff PAPC were investigated in vitro and showed osteoblast adhesion. These bone tissue engineering tests were preformed by Dr Safadi at the Medical college in Northeast Ohio.
Bioactivity Investigation of 3D Printed FibreTuff PAPC Cellular Structure with Micropores
Bioactivity Investigation of 3D Printed FibreTuff PAPC Cellular Structure with Micropores
Dr Sikder of Cleveland State University performed a Bioactivity investigation of 3D printing FibreTuff, having microporous cellular structure. Dr Sikder immersed the microporous disc made with FibreTuff in Simulated Body Fluids (SBF). The SEM showed printed FibreTuff was biocompatible and had apatite formation.
3D Printed FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon66 implanted as a Dental Bone Graft
Bioactivity Investigation of 3D Printed FibreTuff PAPC Cellular Structure with Micropores
Benchmarking the 3D printing of FibreTuff PAPC material for Bioreactor development
The 3D Printing of FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon66 has been implanted for a Dental Bone Grafting Material. This printed PAPC biomaterial was autoclaved at 250C for 20min at 28psi, immersed in antibiotics, then customized to the desired shape, implanted and closed with sutures. Less than 30 days.
Benchmarking the 3D printing of FibreTuff PAPC material for Bioreactor development
Bioactivity Investigation of 3D Printed FibreTuff PAPC Cellular Structure with Micropores
Benchmarking the 3D printing of FibreTuff PAPC material for Bioreactor development
Christophe Marquette benchmarking the 3D printing of FibreTuff PAPC material for bioreactor development. The CAD design was produced by the 3d.FAB platform team. The design was performed by Lucas Lemarié, PhD student at SEGULA Technologies , a great example of thread integration.
Talking Additive Podcast with Robert Joyce
A newly released podcast Episode 37 by global printer manufacturer Ultimaker branded as "Talking Additive" has Matt Griffin and Robert Joyce, Founder of Fibretuff discussing 3D printing automotive to medical printing development and commercialization. October 17th, 2022