EX3 Extruder Setup

Shipping June 2026 Turn raw plastic into custom 3D printing filament — in-house, on your terms. The Filabot EX3 Filament Maker System gives makers, educators, researchers, engineers, and small-scale manufacturers a complete way to produce their own 3D printing filament from pellets, powder, recycled plastic, and custom material blends. Instead of depending only on pre-made spools, the EX3 System gives you control over what goes into your filament, how it is processed, and how it performs. Whether you are developing new materials, recycling failed prints, reducing material costs, or building a closed-loop 3D printing workflow, the EX3 makes filament production more accessible, repeatable, and practical. This is Filabot’s entry-level filament maker system, but it is built for serious work. The EX3 brings more power, better control, and easier maintenance to the filament-making process, giving users more confidence when working with a wider range of materials. Material in. Filament out. More control in between. Make Filament Without Relying on Pre-Made Spools The EX3 System gives you the freedom to produce filament when you need it, from the materials you choose. Use virgin pellets for consistent production, recycled plastic for closed-loop workflows, or experimental blends for research and development. By bringing filament production in-house, you gain more control over cost, availability, material selection, and iteration speed. For schools, labs, and businesses, this means less dependence on outside suppliers and more ability to test, learn, and produce on your own schedule. Built for Better Material Control Filament quality depends on control: stable extrusion, proper cooling, accurate pulling, and consistent winding. The EX3 System brings each of these steps together into one coordinated workflow. The extruder melts and pushes the material, the Airpath cools and stabilizes the filament, the Spooler controls pull speed and winding, and the Filameasure gives visibility into filament diameter. That combination helps users move beyond “just extruding plastic” and into controlled filament production. The result is a system that supports better consistency, better repeatability, and better process understanding. More Confidence With Challenging Materials The EX3 is designed to handle more than easy-flowing materials. With significantly more motor power than the EX2, the EX3 gives users more torque and stability during extrusion. That matters when working with recycled plastics, custom compounds, low melt flow materials, or polymers that require more force to process. The benefit is simple: the EX3 is more capable under load. It is built to push harder materials with confidence, helping users expand what they can test, develop, and produce. Easier Cleaning and Material Changes Anyone who has worked with extrusion equipment knows the truth: material changes can be where time goes to die. The EX3’s removable screw design makes cleaning, maintenance, and material transitions easier. That means less downtime between runs, faster changeovers, and less frustration when switching from one polymer or blend to another. For research, education, and prototyping, this matters. When users are testing multiple materials, faster cleanup means more time producing and less time fighting the machine. A Complete Workflow, Not Just an Extruder The EX3 Filament Maker System includes the equipment needed to turn raw material into finished filament: EX3 Extruder to melt and form the material Airpath to cool and stabilize the filament Spooler to control pull speed and wind the finished filament Filameasure to monitor filament diameter during production Together, these components create a complete small-scale filament production line. Each part has a purpose, and each step helps improve the quality and usability of the final filament. This is what makes the EX3 System different from buying a standalone extruder. It gives users a full process, not just one machine. Designed for Learning, Testing, and Production The EX3 System is approachable enough for first-time filament makers, but capable enough for serious material work. It is well suited for: Makers who want to produce their own filament Schools and universities teaching recycling, polymers, and additive manufacturing Research labs developing or testing new materials Print farms and manufacturers looking to reduce filament costs Engineers prototyping custom compounds Sustainability programs turning plastic waste into usable material The system gives users a practical entry point into filament production without requiring industrial-scale equipment. Create a More Sustainable 3D Printing Workflow The EX3 System helps make closed-loop 3D printing more achievable. Failed prints, purge material, plastic scrap, and pelletized recycled plastics can become inputs for new filament. While not every plastic is automatically printable, the EX3 gives users the equipment needed to explore recycling workflows, reduce waste, and create more value from material that might otherwise be discarded. For organizations focused on sustainability, education, or circular manufacturing, the EX3 provides a hands-on way to turn plastic reuse from an idea into a working process. What You Can Do With the EX3 System With the Filabot EX3 Filament Maker System, you can: Make 1.75mm or 2.85mm filament in-house Produce filament from pellets, powder, recycled plastics, or custom blends Reduce dependence on commercial filament suppliers Experiment with new materials and additives Reprocess plastic waste into usable filament Improve control over material development Monitor filament diameter during production Build a repeatable small-scale filament workflow System Components EX3 Extruder The EX3 Extruder is the core of the system. It melts, compresses, mixes, and pushes plastic through the nozzle to form filament. Compared to the EX2, the EX3 offers more power and better control under load, giving users improved stability when processing more demanding materials. Its removable screw design also makes cleaning and material changes more efficient. Airpath The Airpath cools filament as it exits the extruder, helping stabilize the material before it reaches the Spooler. This controlled cooling step supports better consistency and smoother processing, especially when working with materials that need more time or airflow to solidify properly. Spooler The Spooler pulls filament from the extruder and winds it onto a spool. By adjusting pull speed, users can fine-tune filament diameter during production. This makes the Spooler a critical part of the process, not just a convenience accessory. Filameasure The Filameasure provides filament diameter monitoring and logging, helping users understand what is happening during production. This is especially useful for dialing in new materials, improving repeatability, and building confidence in the filament being produced. What’s Included The Filabot EX3 Filament Maker System includes: Filabot EX3 Extruder Airpath Spooler Filameasure The EX3 Extruder includes: 1.75mm nozzle 2.85mm nozzle Pellet hopper Screw removal push rod High-temperature gloves Barrel cleaning tools Screw cleaning tools Power cord User manual Purge material Warranty The Filabot EX3 includes a 1-year limited warranty.