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Re: Anyone heard more about the Ekocycle 3D printer?
I was wondering the same thing about the different filament types. I sent 3DSystems an email a couple weeks ago asking and here is their response:
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Message : I have a couple of questions about the Ekocycle printer. Like the Cube 3, does it also have the ability to print in 2 colors? The PET filament will only work with the Ekocycle printer, but can the Ekocycle printer also use the traditional ABS and PLA filament cartridges? Thank you!
Hello Kevin,
Thank you for contacting Cubify!
The Ekocycle can only print with the prescribed filament and can not operate printing PLA and ABS material.
It is strictly used for the recycled filament form Coke bottles.
Please contact us with any further questions!
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So, unfortunately it is only the PET material that can be used. Hopefully it holds up as well as ABS and PLA have. The video released about the Ekocycle didn't provide much insight into the material properties. We'll be doing some testing as well when we receive ours.
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