Copper3D's PLActive filament is an innovative nanocomposite 3D printer filament developed with a high quality PLA compound and a patented, scientifically validated and highly effective Nano-Copper additive.
Copper3D's PLActive filament is an additive copper wire and antibacterial properties for professional prints.
Main features of Copper3D PLActive:
- Filament registered by the FDA
- Compliant with European Union standards: n. 1935/2004 and n. 2023/2006
- Antibacterial action has been scientifically validated by eliminating over 99.99% of fungi, viruses, bacteria and a wide range of microorganisms
- Clinically tested in amputee prostheses with excellent results
- Ideal for manufacturing other medical applications where bacterial contamination is dangerous, such as postoperative prosthetics, wound dressing and surgical equipment
- Antibacterial properties confirmed by two microbiology laboratories in Chile and USA
- Manufactured in the Netherlands under ISO 9001/2015 certified manufacturing standards
- PLActive has thermoforming features that facilitate post-processing and final adjustments of the 3D printed application
- Compatible with AquaSolve for complex multi-extrusion 3D printing
- It can be "hospital sterilized" by various methods (UCV, Ozone, EthOx, Bleach), but NOT by dry or wet heat (autoclaving) as this will ruin the PLA, not the additive. The additive remains stable up to 990ºC
- Non-toxic and environmentally friendly product (biodegradable).
Applications:
- Medical applications
- Food contact and processing applications
- Orthopedics
- Surgical guides and equipment
- Water filtration applications
- Postoperative prostheses
General guidelines for printing:
- Nozzle size: ≥ 0.15mm
- Layer height: ≥ 0.1mm
- Experience level: beginner
- Printing temperature: ± 190-210°C
- Fan Speed: 50-100%
- Heated bed temperature: ± 0-60°C
- Closed printer: no