Amphiphilic-Nylon/Polyolefin/Cellulose composite
FibreTuff: Biocompatible 3D Printing Amphiphilic Material
A non-resorbable cellular structure that combines both organic and inorganic ingredients demonstrates intrinsic bioactivity.
About FibreTuff
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Our History
Innovative Plastics and Molding, Inc. began as a small enterprise specializing in the molding, extrusion, and 3D printing of biocompatible materials. Over time, the company has evolved into a leading provider of 3D printing solutions, particularly focusing on creating biocompatible cellular structures with amphiphilic properties, including 'bone-like' components made from FibreTuff.
Team
Our Services
Our History
Our team consists of experts in medical compounding, applications of biocompatible materials, and 3D printing technologies tailored for medical devices and implants. With over 100 years of experience, we are committed to delivering the best solutions for our clients, including innovative options like FibreTuff and amphiphilic materials that exhibit bone-like properties for 'dual use' applications.
Our Services
Our Services
Our Services
We provide a comprehensive array of 3D printing services, including rapid prototyping, custom part production, and product design, all while utilizing biocompatible materials. Our innovative FibreTuff Technology allows us to achieve high-quality outputs, exemplified by the bone-like printed clavicle above, and also features amphiphilic properties for improved applications.
3D Printed FibreTuff PAPC, Amphiphilic + Bioactive
Today's Medical Developments Magazine By Clare Scott Published May 26, 2026
Innovative Plastics and Molding, Inc. began as a small enterprise specializing in the molding, extrusion, and 3D printing of biocompatible materials. Over time, the company has evolved into a leading provider of 3D printing solutions, particularly focusing on creating biocompatible cellular structures with amphiphilic properties, including 'bone-like' components made from FibreTuff.
nHaNylon66 making an impact worldwide by increasing performance and lowering costs
Our team consists of experts in medical compounding, applications of biocompatible materials, and 3D printing technologies tailored for medical devices and implants. With over 100 years of experience, we are committed to delivering the best solutions for our clients, including innovative options like FibreTuff and amphiphilic materials that exhibit bone-like properties for 'dual use' applications.
Additive Manufacturing "dual use" medical technology at Point of Care (POC)
We provide a comprehensive array of 3D printing services, including rapid prototyping, custom part production, and product design, all while utilizing biocompatible materials. Our innovative FibreTuff Technology allows us to achieve high-quality outputs, exemplified by the bone-like printed clavicle above, and also features amphiphilic properties for improved applications.
Collaborative Initiative's in 2026 will identify ML / AI applications for 3D Printed FibreTuff PAPC
The 3D printed FibreTuff PAPC showcases a non-resorbable cellular structure that possesses bone-like radiopacity. This bone-like quality enables effective detection by diagnostic sensors like CT scans and ultrasound, allowing for the gathering of valuable data useful for machine learning (ML) processes. A patent-pending algorithm developed by MTU, enhanced by reinforcement learning control, will facilitate a closed-loop adaptive manufacturing environment. This groundbreaking approach will deepen our understanding of osteointegration behavior without necessitating removal, ultimately leading to evidence-based healing and improved patient outcomes through the application of biocompatible and amphiphilic materials.
FibreTuff Technology Invited to Participate at Detroit Development Partnership (DDP)2025 International Event:
Innovative Plastics and Molding, Inc. started as a small business focused on molding, extrusion, and 3D printing of biocompatible materials. Over the years, the company has transformed into a leading provider of 3D printing solutions, specializing in biocompatible 3D printed cellular structures that incorporate amphiphilic, bone-like components, such as those found in their FibreTuff products.
Robert Joyce of FibreTuff: Panelist at Re:Making Michigan Expo focused on Accelerating Technology Adoption 2025
Robert Joyce explains how 3D printing with FibreTuff, an amphiphilic and biocompatible material, can be effectively utilized for machine learning (M/L) and AI to qualify parts for functional use. This innovative approach also allows for monitoring the healing of implantable devices without requiring removal, facilitating a bone-like integration into the body.
Robert Joyce of FibreTuff: Panelist at Foam Expo North America 2025
We offer a comprehensive range of 3D printing services, including rapid prototyping, custom part production, and product design, all utilizing biocompatible materials. Our innovative FibreTuff Technology, which showcases amphiphilic properties and uses biocompatible 3D printer filament, allows us to achieve exceptional quality results, such as the printed clavicle shown above, crafted from our unique bone-like tuff material.
Rapid+TCT 2025 Presentation in Detroit, Mi
At the 3D printing conference Rapid+TCT 2025 in Detroit, MI, Robert Joyce presented insights on advancements in biocompatible 3D printing materials. His presentation emphasized the potential of 3D printer filament that integrates innovative FibreTuff materials and amphiphilic components, designed to mimic bone-like structures. The session garnered positive feedback from attendees, including bioengineering students and experts in the field. He eagerly anticipates sharing more valuable insights at next year's event.
Fall 2024 Presentations - 3D printing FibreTuff PAPC for Additive Manufacturing
Robert Joyce will present at three conferences during the fall of 2024. He will attend the SPE FOAMS 2024 conference in King of Prussia from September 17-20, the Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis 2024 on October 16-17, and the AMI Performance Polyamides in Cleveland in November. At these events, he will share insights from his 20+ years of experience in developing innovative foaming technology, particularly related to 3D printing biocompatible materials. His groundbreaking work has led to the creation of FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon66, an amphiphilic biocompatible material that exhibits performance characteristics akin to bone-like structures.
3D Printed FibreTuff PAPC Biological Performance
FibreTuff Cutting-Edge Biomaterial Technology
Innovative Plastics and Molding, Inc. began as a small enterprise specializing in the molding, extrusion, and 3D printing of biocompatible materials. Over time, the company has evolved into a leading provider of 3D printing solutions, particularly focusing on creating biocompatible cellular structures with amphiphilic properties, including 'bone-like' components made from FibreTuff.
3D Printed FibreTuff Cellular Structure shows Bioactivity -Apatite Formation
Our team consists of experts in medical compounding, applications of biocompatible materials, and 3D printing technologies tailored for medical devices and implants. With over 100 years of experience, we are committed to delivering the best solutions for our clients, including innovative options like FibreTuff and amphiphilic materials that exhibit bone-like properties for 'dual use' applications.
FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon66 comparison with PEEK and Titanium
We provide a comprehensive array of 3D printing services, including rapid prototyping, custom part production, and product design, all while utilizing biocompatible materials. Our innovative FibreTuff Technology allows us to achieve high-quality outputs, exemplified by the bone-like printed clavicle above, and also features amphiphilic properties for improved applications.
Bioactivity Investigation of 3D Printed FibreTuff PAPC Cellular Structure with Micropores
The 3D printed FibreTuff PAPC showcases a non-resorbable cellular structure that possesses bone-like radiopacity. This bone-like quality enables effective detection by diagnostic sensors like CT scans and ultrasound, allowing for the gathering of valuable data useful for machine learning (ML) processes. A patent-pending algorithm develope
The 3D printed FibreTuff PAPC showcases a non-resorbable cellular structure that possesses bone-like radiopacity. This bone-like quality enables effective detection by diagnostic sensors like CT scans and ultrasound, allowing for the gathering of valuable data useful for machine learning (ML) processes. A patent-pending algorithm developed by MTU, enhanced by reinforcement learning control, will facilitate a closed-loop adaptive manufacturing environment. This groundbreaking approach will deepen our understanding of osteointegration behavior without necessitating removal, ultimately leading to evidence-based healing and improved patient outcomes through the application of biocompatible and amphiphilic materials.
3D Printed Bone Tissue Engineering Investigation shows Osteoblast Adhesion without Hydroxyapatite
Military Medicine 2023: Additive Manufacturing for Fabrication of Point-of-Care Therapies in Austere Environments
Innovative Plastics and Molding, Inc. started as a small business focused on molding, extrusion, and 3D printing of biocompatible materials. Over the years, the company has transformed into a leading provider of 3D printing solutions, specializing in biocompatible 3D printed cellular structures that incorporate amphiphilic, bone-like components, such as those found in their FibreTuff products.
Military Medicine 2023: Additive Manufacturing for Fabrication of Point-of-Care Therapies in Austere Environments
Military Medicine 2023: Additive Manufacturing for Fabrication of Point-of-Care Therapies in Austere Environments
Robert Joyce explains how 3D printing with FibreTuff, an amphiphilic and biocompatible material, can be effectively utilized for machine learning (M/L) and AI to qualify parts for functional use. This innovative approach also allows for monitoring the healing of implantable devices without requiring removal, facilitating a bone-like integration into the body.
IMECE 2023 Conference includes 3D printed FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon 66 bone scaffolds.
IMECE 2023 Conference includes 3D printed FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon 66 bone scaffolds.
We offer a comprehensive range of 3D printing services, including rapid prototyping, custom part production, and product design, all utilizing biocompatible materials. Our innovative FibreTuff Technology, which showcases amphiphilic properties and uses biocompatible 3D printer filament, allows us to achieve exceptional quality results, su
We offer a comprehensive range of 3D printing services, including rapid prototyping, custom part production, and product design, all utilizing biocompatible materials. Our innovative FibreTuff Technology, which showcases amphiphilic properties and uses biocompatible 3D printer filament, allows us to achieve exceptional quality results, such as the printed clavicle shown above, crafted from our unique bone-like tuff material.
3D Printed FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon66 implanted as a Dental Bone Graft
IMECE 2023 Conference includes 3D printed FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon 66 bone scaffolds.
At the 3D printing conference Rapid+TCT 2025 in Detroit, MI, Robert Joyce presented insights on advancements in biocompatible 3D printing materials. His presentation emphasized the potential of 3D printer filament that integrates innovative FibreTuff materials and amphiphilic components, designed to mimic bone-like structures. The session
At the 3D printing conference Rapid+TCT 2025 in Detroit, MI, Robert Joyce presented insights on advancements in biocompatible 3D printing materials. His presentation emphasized the potential of 3D printer filament that integrates innovative FibreTuff materials and amphiphilic components, designed to mimic bone-like structures. The session garnered positive feedback from attendees, including bioengineering students and experts in the field. He eagerly anticipates sharing more valuable insights at next year's event.
Benchmarking the 3D printing of FibreTuff PAPC material for Bioreactor development
Benchmarking the 3D printing of FibreTuff PAPC material for Bioreactor development
Robert Joyce will present at three conferences during the fall of 2024. He will attend the SPE FOAMS 2024 conference in King of Prussia from September 17-20, the Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis 2024 on October 16-17, and the AMI Performance Polyamides in Cleveland in November. At these events, he will share insights from his 20+ years
Robert Joyce will present at three conferences during the fall of 2024. He will attend the SPE FOAMS 2024 conference in King of Prussia from September 17-20, the Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis 2024 on October 16-17, and the AMI Performance Polyamides in Cleveland in November. At these events, he will share insights from his 20+ years of experience in developing innovative foaming technology, particularly related to 3D printing biocompatible materials. His groundbreaking work has led to the creation of FibreTuff PAPC+Nylon66, an amphiphilic biocompatible material that exhibits performance characteristics akin to bone-like structures.
Talking Additive Podcast with Robert Joyce
Innovative Plastics and Molding, Inc. began as a small enterprise specializing in the molding, extrusion, and 3D printing of biocompatible materials. Over time, the company has evolved into a leading provider of 3D printing solutions, particularly focusing on creating biocompatible cellular structures with amphiphilic properties, including 'bone-like' components made from FibreTuff.