3D printer filter system

Safe 3D printing without nanoparticls & VOCs

Toxic emissions

Nanoparticles & VOCs

Studies have shown high nanoparticle emissions from 10 to 100nm and significant production of VOCs from the filaments fusion. You might breathe harmful air in the presence of 3D printer, and in a repetitive way. That is chronic pollution with a long-term effect on your health which you can prevent with safety features. 

Filtering system

Filter

HEPA & Activated carbon

The P3D range filter received special attention to strictly follow the requirements of air filtering for nanoparticles under 100 nm and provide 98% efficiency. In order to neutralize odors and symptoms of irritation a specific activated carbon was selected. 

AlveoONE & R

Air filtering system mountable on an enclosure

starting from 79,99€, in kit or assembled

Filtering system

PrinterCase

Air filtering system mountable on an enclosure

696,00€ incl. VAT – in stock

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Custom-sized enclosure

Customised enclosures for desktop 3D printer

Industrial quality and volume to 1 m3

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Melting plastic: a good idea without any protection?

3D printer enclosure is necessary to achieve beautiful prints without the warping effect. An enclosure can stabilize temperature and protect the printing zone from draughts. However, inside the enclosure, the harmful emission will be concentrated during the printing and requires air extraction or constant filtering. 

– 3D printer manufacturers –

Your clients ask us to protect their operators and machines with enclosures and efficient filters. Incorporate an Alveo3D  directly on your 3D printer to get a reputed and efficient air filtering system.

– All industrial field –

With the flexibility of additive manufacturing, we are able to design custom air filters. We can adjust filter specifications to catch targeted pollutants and keep the required airflow.

Chemical risk expert

INRS recommendations

French National Research and Safety Institue : Risks for your health and Prevention solutions

Custom solutions

Efficient filtration

French and made in Alps

Available in European countries

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filtering kit for 3D printer - Nanoparticles & VOCs killer

The filtering kit for 3D printer

This is a printable kit for your 3D printer enclosure including all non printable parts for alveoONE or alveoONE-R + both STL files.

Print  and assemble your filterbox yourself: free stand or wall mounted type in your favorites colors and materials.

79,99€Inc. VAT

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How to choose your filtering kit for 3D printer ?

alveoONE is a wall mounted filterbox  extracting and filtering the air from your enclosure.

-keep a stable temperature

-Compact size

-Printable cutting template

-Perfect integration for all enclosure

alveoONE-R is a recycling filterbox which can be place in the enclosure.

-keep a higher temperature 

-Significant noise reduction

-Easy to move

-Printing time reduced

Print and assemble the filtering Kit for 3D printer enclosure.

VOCs (volatile organic compounds: toxic gas), UFPs (ultra fine particles: nanoparticules). 3D printers are registered as high harmful emitters.

Our  HEPA filter P3D is designed for 3D printer emissions. 2 in 1  filter for the best protection against VOCs and UFPs.

Our solution is evolving to provide you more control and information to bring you an efficient protection.

Why should I print the filterbox ?

• Print your favorite colors and materials
• STL can be adjusted if you want your own specifications
• Lower the purchase price

HEPA Filter P3D

We designed our filter, especially for 3D printers. They have 3 to 6 months lifetime according to your printing time and materials you print.

• easy filter replacing
• highly reduce odours
• caught UFPs & VOCs

Protect yourself is a must, we are surrounded by too many pollution sources, avoid 3D printing source is simple with Alveo3D. Look at the filter after only 200 hours of printing.

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Air Filtering

Air Recycling

Printable parts

Print parts which composed the filterbox in the STL files provided 

Non-printable Parts

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Technical Specifications

Description

alveoONE is a wall mounted filtering kit for 3D printer enclosure. It reduces harmful emissions and keep your printer environement stable to make very clean printed parts. We advise to print our STL files with 0.4mm nozzle and 150 microns accuracy.

Size

Height:  172 mm

Width:  90 mm

Length: 154 mm

Weight

459 grammes

Non-printable parts

HEPA Filter P3D

DC Power supply  230v-24v

Screws

Sealing EPDM cords

Fan 24v 120*120*25mm

V1 Electronic Board 24v

Assembly instructions

Power & Consumption

Voltage : 24v

Power : 10W

Operationnal telltale : superGreen LED

Switch On/Off

Air treament

34 m3/h

20 CFM

Treatment VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds): Gas

Treatment UFPs (Ultr fine particles): Nanoparticles

Noise

1m away from alveoONE outside enclosure : 57dB

1m away inside enclosure : 51dB

Description

alveoONE-R is a free stand filtering kit for 3D printer enclosure. It reduces harmful emissions and recylce pollution in your enclosure for an efficient filtering. We advise to print our STL files with 0.4mm nozzle and 150 microns accuracy.

Size

Height:  153 mm

Width: 90 mm

Lenght: 134 mm

Weight

405 grammes

Non-printable parts

HEPA Filter P3D

DC Power supply  230v-24v

Screws

Sealing EPDM cords

Fan 24v 120*120*25mm

V1 Electronic Board 12v

Assembly instructions

Power & Consumption

Voltage : 24v

Power : 10W

Operational telltale : super green LED

Switch On/Off

Air treament

34 m3/h

20 CFM

Treatment VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds): Gas

Treatment UFPs (Ultr fine particles): Nanoparticles

Noise

1m away from alveoONE outside enclosure : 57dB

1m away inside enclosure : 48dB

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Don’t miss the opportunity to protect yourself and print in safe environment. We are 3D printer lovers but we dislike odors and pollutions. Choose your alveoONE – KIT – and print now.

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Alveo3D, a filter kit for safe 3D printing at home and in the office

August 20, 2020

Alveo3D is a young French company that has developed a nanoparticle filtering system for 3D printers. Its goal is to reduce toxic emissions from machines by reducing the risk of air pollution when they operate in poorly ventilated environments. Ultimately, these particles can be hazardous to the health of users. These small filters are installed in small boxes, also developed by the startup. The whole system is made of plastic elements printed on a 3D printer. They are now available as kits or ready to use with boxes that can be customized to fit the size of the 3D printer. We caught up with Lucas Martini, CEO of Alveo3D, to learn more about these solutions. nine0007

3DN: Could you introduce yourself and your relationship with 3D printing?

My name is Lukas and I represent Flexee System, the company behind the Alveo3D project, which addresses the issue of toxic emissions from 3D printers. We are the three partners behind this project, which started back in 2018. Victor is an industrial product designer and Laurent is a team developer. 3D printing has become an important tool in our arsenal for prototyping our models and demonstrators. nine0007

3DN: Why did you create Alveo3D?

We quickly started using 3D printers in small spaces like our workshop or home. We have become aware of the potential hazard associated with our machines due to throat and eye irritation and the unpleasant smell of melted plastic. We know of some manufacturers that have mentioned the same symptoms, especially when using thermoplastics such as ABS or HIPS. Some reported headaches, and the symptoms were more severe in smaller, less ventilated spaces. The same descriptions were found on the forums, with some members suggesting homemade filter solutions. nine0007

During 3D printing, we can actually encounter two types of harmful emissions: toxic emissions associated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nanoparticles. That's all it took to convince us to equip our 3D printer with a filter system. Speaking a little about toxic emissions, it is important to point out that this is a long-term risk with potential chronic consequences. Pollutant emissions enter the air in low concentrations, and the regular presence of a 3D printer can be harmful. When 3D printers are used in poorly ventilated areas, the accumulation of nanoparticles and VOCs can pose a risk of air pollution. nine0007

The risk associated with volatile organic compounds is well known to industry and air quality authorities. Some gases emitted by thermoplastics are known to be carcinogenic. Even in PLA, which is naturally based, the amount of additives added to it makes it toxic. Other filaments, such as POM, naturally release formaldehyde and there is a risk of inhaling toxic air when opening a bag from a spool. For nanoparticles, the risk is less well defined, but probably even more dangerous. They can be found in the body, organs and brain and are difficult to eliminate by the human body. nine0007

CNRS recommends using a HEPA filter for nanoparticles and activated carbon for VOCs. We searched for existing filtering solutions and were surprised to find that there were few 3D printing solutions available for less than 150 euros. Many manufacturers create their own air filtration systems that they place on the body of their printer to draw air in and filter it before it enters the room.

The first version of our filtration system was made by hand. HEPA filter, granular activated carbon and 3D model to fit everything on our printer body. The results were encouraging, but we wanted to make sure we were dealing effectively with all the toxic emissions. What should have been a simple accessory for our 3D printer turned out to be a real piece of work. We then mapped the risks associated with most of the gases we could detect during printing. We synthesized the results of studies on the release of nanoparticles and realized that the processing of these elements of the order of several tens of nanometers would require further development. nine0007

Over the course of 3-4 months, we tested dozens of filter configurations on our test machine. We have worked with European and Chinese manufacturers to find the right combination for capturing VOCs and nanoparticles. We wanted our work to remain accessible to all users, because the danger is no different from an entry-level machine or a professional model.

3DN: How do Alveo3D air filters work?

Alveo3D filter blocks have been designed for 3D printing, for easy use and easy replacement of filter cartridges. They combine a powerful high pressure fan and a filter cartridge specifically designed to combat harmful emissions from FDM 3D printing. This filtration system includes an activated carbon bed that allows it to handle a wide range of VOCs.

We are often asked about the life cycle of our filters, but the answer depends on many factors, the main ones being printing time, filament type and extrusion temperature. As a precaution, we recommend 600 hours of use. This is mainly due to activated charcoal. When it is saturated, it will let all the VOCs through, so it is important to change the filter regularly until saturation is reached. 600 hours of filtration is approximately one change every 6 months for printers that operate occasionally and every 3 months for printers that operate regularly. nine0007

Our filtration systems are mounted on the 3D printer body. It's an essential tool to protect your equipment and print successfully, especially with some plastics that are harder to print like ABS. It also reduces the noise level of the machine. First of all, it allows you to capture all the vapors even after the plastic has cooled down. In fact, we have 3 goals: to maintain a stable ambient temperature, to limit the negative effects of deformation, and to process the air in general. We produce custom boxes according to the dimensions of each printer. Conventional design with aluminum frame and plexiglass or polycarbonate fronts. The boxes are equipped with our filtration system and we can add options according to the specific needs of our customers. nine0007

Finally, as I said, all the plastic parts of our boxes are 3D printed, allowing us to make continuous technical improvements as well as customize the final solution. They are available as kits or ready to use.

Two models have now been developed. The alveoONE filtration model is used with a box equipped with an air intake that does not need to be closed. It draws air into the case, creating a small vacuum, and exhausts clean air. It is suitable for printing common thermoplastics, PLA, ABS, PET. The alveoONE-R filtration model is used with a waterproof housing and works with internal processing. If you require an ambient temperature above 40°C, this type of internal processing allows you to increase the temperature. nine0007

3DN: Do you think users are aware of the dangers of 3D printing?

We did a little research on this topic, and according to our results, half of the users are not aware of the risks. Both professionals and novices are aware of bad odor and irritation after a few applications. The adoption of security measures is not yet automatic. However, some of them believe that the use of PLA is enough to protect against toxic emissions. Although PLA is less harmful than other thermoplastics, it does contain additives to improve certain performance and technical properties. Therefore, it can be toxic. One of Alveo3D's mission is to provide information about security risks and best practices. nine0007

3DN: What are the future projects of Alveo3D?

We have several areas of development for the coming months. By the end of July we will be able to deliver our first V2 e-cards. They are used to monitor filter housings and monitor filter wear. We are also preparing a model specially designed for companies, alveoONE PRO. This will be a filtration system capable of handling the air of two printers at the same time, or a high volume printer with individually tested and certified filters. nine0007

3DN: A few words for our readers?

Basically we have a few more agreed projects for the future. But we must also monitor current demand and developments for 2020. You can find our various solutions on our website HERE.

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