PLActive filament from Copper3D 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.
PLActive filament from Copper3D is an additive wire with copper and antibacterial properties for professional prints.
Key features of PLActive from Copper3D:
- FDA registered filament
- Complies with European Union regulations: No. 1935/2004 and No. 2023/2006
- Antibacterial action has been scientifically validated eliminating over 99.99% of fungi, viruses, bacteria and a wide range of microorganisms
- Clinically tested in prostheses for amputees with excellent results
- Ideal for manufacturing other medical applications where bacterial contamination is a concern, such as postoperative prostheses, wound dressings and surgical equipment
- Antibacterial properties confirmed by two microbiology laboratories in Chile and the USA
- Manufactured in the Netherlands according to ISO 9001/2015 certified manufacturing standards
- PLActive has thermoforming features that facilitate post-processing and final adjustments to the 3D printed application
- Compatible with AquaSolve for complex multi-extrusion 3D printing
- Can be "hospital sterilized" by various methods (UCV, Ozone, EthOx, Bleach), but NOT by dry or moist heat (autoclave) 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 prosthetics
General printing guidelines:
- Nozzle size: ≥ 0.15 mm
- Layer height: ≥ 0.1 mm
- Experience level: beginner
- Printing temperature: ± 190-210°C
- Fan speed: 50-100%
- Heated Platen Temperature: ± 0-60°C
- Enclosed printer: no