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Filaments for robotics, shoes, and more

26 Aug 2025

Thanks primarily to its international growth and the increasing use of technical filaments in industrial 3D printing applications, filament supplier Recreus has been able to increase its production by more than 60 percent over the past five years.

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Based in Elda (Alicante), Spain, the company specializes in the development and manufacture of flexible filaments for FDM 3D printing. These are used in industries such as shoe production, orthopedics, robotics, automotive, and fashion.

Image: Recreus
Image: Recreus

Founded in 2013 by Ignacio García, Recreus currently produces over 35 tons of flexible filaments per year. Alongside García, the energy company Repsol has held around 17 percent of the shares in the company since 2019. Over the past five years, the company has steadily expanded its material portfolio and is now leveraging a strategic network of distributors and partners specializing in high-quality applications to drive its international growth. 

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recreus.com

Further information

Further exclusive information on Spanish AM companies can be found in the print edition 03/2025 of Formnext Magazine or in the digital Fon Mag:

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