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Copper 3D
Leading the new revolution in the 3D printing industry
3D Copper's materials are scientifically tested in microbiology laboratories and has successfully approved the most demanding mechanical tests.
View Copper3D FilamentCopper3D are hacking the materials, make them clean/safe and disrupting the industry! We believe in the power of innovation to reshape the future and save lives.
PLACTIVE AN1™ is an innovative Nanocomposite developed with a high quality PLA and a patented, scientifically validated and highly effective Nano-Copper additive.
This unique combination of technologies brings the following characteristics:
Antibacterial action has been scientifically validated eliminating more than 99.99% of fungi, viruses, bacteria and a wide range of microorganisms.
Antibacterial properties confirmed by two microbiology laboratories in Chile and USA. PLACTIVE™ is a FDA Registered Material and EU compliant (No. 10/2011, No. 1935/2004 and No. 2023/2006). The manufacturer also has certification ISO 9001/2015 and is REACH compliant.
It has thermoforming characteristics that facilitates post-processing and final adjustments of the 3D printed application.
Non-toxic product and environmentally friendly (biodegradable).
Clinically tested in prosthesis for amputees with excellent results. Ideal for the manufacture of other medical applications where it’s dangerous to have bacterial contamination, such as postoperative prostheses, wound dressing and surgical equipment.
The Nano-Additive mantains all the mechanical properties of the material.
PLACTIVE is currently being tested by NASA to evaluate its impact on interplanetary microbial contamination.
MD1 Flex is an innovative Nanocomposite developed with a high quality TPU98A and a patented, scientifically validated and highly effective Nano-Copper additive
This unique combination of technologies brings the following characteristics:
Antibacterial action has been scientifically validated eliminating more than 99.99% of fungi, viruses, bacteria and a wide range of microorganisms.
Antibacterial properties confirmed by two microbiology laboratories in Chile and USA. PLACTIVE™ is a FDA Registered Material and EU compliant (No. 10/2011 and No. 2023/2006). The manufacturer also has certification ISO 9001/2015 and is REACH compliant.
The Nano-Additive maintains all the mechanical properties of the TPU98A material like strong & flexibility, high heat resistance (138°C), 450% elongation at break and easy to print at vel. >75mm/s.
Clinically tested in prosthesis for amputees with excellent results. it's also ideal for the manufacture of other medical applications where it’s dangerous to have bacterial contamination, such as postoperative prostheses, wound dressing and orthopedic insoles.
MD1 Flex it’s also has a food contact clearance No. 1935/2004.
Copper3D Filament Range
Copper3D MD Flex Grey-Blue | 1.75mm | 500g
MD Flex is an innovative Nanocomposite developed with a high quality TPU98A and a patented, scientifically validated and highly effective Nano-Copper additive. This unique combination of technologies brings the following...
Copper3D MD Flex Red | 1.75mm | 500g
MD Flex is an innovative Nanocomposite developed with a high quality TPU98A and a patented, scientifically validated and highly effective Nano-Copper additive. This unique combination of technologies brings the following...
Copper3D MD Flex Red | 2.85mm | 500g
MD Flex is an innovative Nanocomposite developed with a high quality TPU98A and a patented, scientifically validated and highly effective Nano-Copper additive. This unique combination of technologies brings the following...
Copper3D PLACTIVE AN1 Apple Green | 1.75mm | 750g
PLACTIVE AN1 €š¾ is an innovative Nanocomposite developed with ahigh quality PLA and a patented, scientifically validated and highlyeffective Nano-Copper additive. Antibacterial action has been scientifically validated eliminating more than...
Copper3D PLACTIVE AN1 Apple Green | 2.85mm | 750g
PLACTIVE AN1 €š¾ is an innovative Nanocomposite developed with ahigh quality PLA and a patented, scientifically validated and highlyeffective Nano-Copper additive. Antibacterial action has been scientifically validated eliminating more than...
Copper3D PLACTIVE AN1 Red | 1.75mm | 750g
PLACTIVE AN1 is an innovative Nanocomposite developed with ahigh quality PLA and a patented, scientifically validated and highlyeffective Nano-Copper additive. Antibacterial action has been scientifically validated eliminating more than 99.99%...
Copper3D PLACTIVE AN1 Sky Blue | 1.75mm | 750g
PLACTIVE AN1 €š¾ is an innovative Nanocomposite developed with ahigh quality PLA and a patented, scientifically validated and highlyeffective Nano-Copper additive. Antibacterial action has been scientifically validated eliminating more than...
Copper3D PLACTIVE AN1 Sky Blue | 2.85mm | 750g
PLACTIVE AN1‚¾ is an innovative Nanocomposite developed with ahigh quality PLA and a patented, scientifically validated and highlyeffective Nano-Copper additive. Antibacterial action has been scientifically validated eliminating more than 99.99%...
Why Copper3D?
Annually in the US, 2 million of patients gets infected in hospitals2
90.000 of them die2
The estimated cost for the US Healthcare System is up to USD 45 Billion2, 3
50% of HAI’s at worldwide level are attributable to bacterial contamination of Medical Devices4
>40% of Amputees present dermic complication due to High Bacterial Burden of Prosthetics and Orthotics5
1 World Health Organization (WHO)
2 Patricia W. Stone, Economic Burden of Healthcare-Associated Infections, An American Perspective.
3 Scott RD. The Direct Medical Costs of Healthcare-Associated Infections in U.S. Hospitals and the Benefits of Prevention.
4 Kenawy, E., Worley, S. D., Broughton, R. 2007. The Chemistry and Applications of Antimicrobial Polymers: A State-of-the-Art Review.
5 (Dudek NL, 2005; Dudek NL, 2006; Maulenbelt HE, 2009)
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, PLACTIVE™ is a FDA Registered Material and EU compliant (No. 10/2011, No. 1935/2004 and No. 2023/2006). The manufacturer also has certification ISO 9001/2015 and is REACH compliant.
Absolutely. It behaves like a high quality PLA or PETG, with its mechanical properties intact. The only (big) difference is that contains an antibacterial nano-additive that does not alter the base polymer.
ABSOLUTELY YES! This is the magic behind the concept of “Antibacterial 3D Printing”, you can print anything you want with fully antibacterial properties! We call this new kind of objects “AntibiObjects”.
We create this portfolio of materials thinking about people who are developing 3D printed medical devices and other projects where antibacterial properties could play an important role. Although our products are certified and have properties that make them especially suitable for manufacturing medical devices, according to the regulations of each country the medical devices may have to go through an additional certification process.
ABSOLUTELY NOT! This patented and scientifically certified additive, when used at the appropriate concentrations, does not produce any toxic effect in healthy people or patients. You can learn more about the clinical performance of PLACTIVE™ HERE
