PLA Filament: 1.75mm - 1kg/roll

PLA is made from plants rich in starch like sugar beets, corn and wheat. It is both commercially 100% compostable and 100% biodegradable.

 Comparison of filament types PLA

•    More brittle than ABS
•    Can droop if it gets too hot, for example, if it is left in a hot car in the summer time
•    Usually turns white along the high stress zone when it is bent, then breaks into lots of little pieces
•    Even though it is made from plants, it may contain dyes and binders which are not food safe
•    Smells sweet when it is being printed
•    Strength is relatively equal to ABS

Globally, CIG  is one of the largest 3rd party manufacturers of imaging supplies. 3D Printing consumables mirror the imaging market in that material sciences are at the core of the consumable, as they are with ink and toner. CIG  has vast experience in quality assurance and certification of chemical based materials. This expertise translates directly to materials employed in many 3D printer engines.

Like ink and toner cartridges, 3D consumables are migrating to chipped containers. These chips will serve as a control mechanism for the OEMs. 3rd party competitors will have to develop alternatives. CIG  has intimate experience in reverse engineering of control chips for consumables. We have senior staff members focused primarily on this complex and fluid task. We work directly with the major chip manufacturers worldwide.

We have the financial resources to support specialized chip development. So 3D printing consumables are a natural extension of the capabilities currently in place at CIG. We are committed to growing our business through expanding our consumables portfolio in all printing technologies, inclusive of 3D.