If you’re like us, you love to work with your hands, geek out over scientific advancement and, most importantly, you love to buy American made goods. We started AF after Thomas, an aerospace engineer by day, banded together with 100s of other 3D printing enthusiasts in early 2020 to print face shields for medical personnel during the PPE shortage. Watching dozens of cars line up at the US Space & Rocket Center (in our hometown of Huntsville, Alabama) and wait to donate as many units as possible, week after week, we knew this community of makers was our community. But then, Thomas and his maker-friends couldn’t buy more filament to continue printing face shields. The pandemic highlighted how any change in manufacturing or shipping overseas –– or a change in trade relations –– could drastically impact our ability to serve our communities and continue our hobbies. So, we began to learn exactly how 3D printing filament is made and set up shop. Now, it’s our pleasure to provide our community of fellow 3D printing enthusiasts with high-quality, Made in USA filament. When you buy from American Filament, you are:
- Supporting a family business
- Standing up for American manufacturing
- Creating local jobs
- Reducing dependence on imported goods
If you’re local, swing by our shop, say hi, and pick up your filament in person (and save on shipping!). Don't forget to check out our Lithophane Maker tool over at www.LithophaneMaker.com if you haven't already!
