FibreSeeker 3 Continuous Fibre 3D Printer
The FibreSeeker 3 is a professional continuous fibre 3D printer for manufacturing, engineering and research applications. Its dual-nozzle system combines standard FFF printing with Composite Fibre Co-extrusion, placing continuous carbon or glass fibre inside thermoplastic parts to improve strength and stiffness.
FibreSeeker 3 Continuous Fibre 3D Printer
The FibreSeeker 3 is an industrial continuous fibre 3D printer developed for manufacturing, engineering, product development and research. It combines conventional Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) with Composite Fibre Co-extrusion (CFC), allowing continuous carbon or glass fibre to be placed inside thermoplastic components during printing.
This reinforcement expands the role of desktop additive manufacturing beyond visual prototypes and lightly loaded plastic parts. Engineering teams can produce stronger jigs, fixtures, brackets, tooling and low-volume end-use components, with reinforcement placed around the areas expected to experience the greatest mechanical load.
With a 300 × 300 × 245 mm build volume, dual hardened-steel nozzles, active chamber heating and dedicated fibre-planning software, the FibreSeeker 3 provides an accessible route into composite manufacturing without immediately relying on CNC machining or outsourced production.
From Plastic Prototypes to Reinforced Engineering Parts
Manufacture lightweight composite components with a stated tensile strength of up to 900 MPa, depending on the selected material, fibre placement, part geometry and printing parameters.
Up to 900 MPa for Functional Engineering Parts
FibreSeek states that components produced using its continuous fibre system can achieve tensile strength of up to 900 MPa. This creates opportunities to replace selected aluminium or conventionally manufactured parts with lighter composite alternatives, including production fixtures, structural brackets, robot components and UAV parts.
Unlike chopped carbon-fibre filament, the FibreSeeker 3 places long, continuous strands of carbon or glass fibre through the printed component. Final performance depends on the base polymer, fibre material, reinforcement density, fibre direction, component geometry and the loads applied to the finished part.
Dedicated Dual-Nozzle CFC and FFF System
The FibreSeeker 3 uses a patented dual-nozzle toolhead with separate material paths for conventional thermoplastic and continuous fibre reinforcement. A 0.4 mm FFF nozzle deposits the thermoplastic body, while a dedicated 0.7 mm CFC nozzle co-extrudes continuous fibre with polymer.
Both material paths use an all-metal hotend and hardened-steel nozzles capable of processing demanding engineering materials. An integrated fibre cutter controls where each reinforcement path begins and ends, allowing fibre to be placed precisely within selected areas of the component.
Three Printing Modes and Multiple Engineering Materials
High Speed Mode uses the FFF nozzle for rapid thermoplastic prototypes, while High Strength Mode combines FFF and CFC printing to place a continuous fibre skeleton inside the part. Hyper Strength Mode prioritises continuous fibre deposition for components that require the highest available reinforcement.
The FibreSeeker 3 supports PLA, PETG, polycarbonate, nylon, PACF and PETGF for standard and engineering-grade printing. Reinforced parts can be produced using FibreSeek X-CCF continuous carbon fibre or X-CGF continuous glass fibre, allowing manufacturers to balance strength, weight, material cost and production time.
300 × 300 × 245 mm Build Volume
The 300 × 300 × 245 mm build volume provides space for larger engineering components, complete production fixtures or batches of smaller parts. The full build area remains available across the machine’s different printing modes, reducing the need to divide larger models into several sections.
A flexible high-temperature build plate supports easier part removal, while the heated bed helps maintain adhesion during longer production cycles. Fully automatic levelling reduces manual setup and establishes a consistent first layer across the available workspace.
High-Speed FFF Printing up to 500 mm/s
The FibreSeeker 3 reaches FFF printing speeds of up to 500 mm/s, helping engineering teams shorten the time between design revisions and physical testing. Its CoreXY motion architecture uses real-time vibration compensation to improve dimensional consistency during higher-speed movement.
Standard FFF mode can produce rapid form-and-fit prototypes before the final design is manufactured with continuous fibre reinforcement. For reinforced components, the dedicated CFC system provides a maximum continuous fibre deposition rate of up to 20 cm³ per hour.
Smart Slicing and Automated Calibration
FibreSeek’s dedicated slicing software prepares the thermoplastic toolpath and continuous fibre reinforcement strategy within one workflow. Users can preview fibre paths, inspect material distribution and define where reinforcement should be placed to support the loads acting on the component.
Preset workflows make composite printing more accessible, while additional controls support more detailed fibre placement. Automatic bed levelling, nozzle-offset calibration and motion compensation reduce repetitive setup and help maintain alignment between the thermoplastic and reinforcement paths.
Integrated Monitoring for Longer Production Jobs
Reinforced engineering parts can involve longer and more valuable production cycles. The FibreSeeker 3 includes an integrated 1280 × 720 camera for live visual monitoring, supported by a 5-inch colour touchscreen for local print control.
Dedicated sensors monitor both material paths and can identify plastic breakage, continuous fibre breakage and fibre clogging. Filament runout detection can pause production when material is depleted, helping prevent an otherwise successful long-duration part from being wasted.
Enclosed Design for Professional Workspaces
The FibreSeeker 3 packages its continuous fibre manufacturing system within a compact plastic-and-glass enclosure. Its transparent panels protect the build area while allowing production to remain visible, making the machine suitable for engineering offices, research laboratories, universities and manufacturing workshops.
An actively heated chamber reaching up to 65°C creates a more stable environment for engineering thermoplastics, reducing temperature changes that can contribute to warping and internal stress. The complete machine measures approximately 615 × 595 × 540 mm and weighs 32 kg.
Manufacturing Applications for FibreSeeker 3
Jigs, Fixtures and Tooling
Produce lightweight assembly fixtures, positioning tools, drill guides, soft jaws and production aids without waiting for outsourced machining.
Robotics and Automation
Manufacture reinforced brackets, end-effectors, sensor mounts and structural parts where low moving mass and high stiffness are important.
Functional Parts and R&D
Create testable prototypes, replacement components and low-volume end-use parts with reinforcement adapted to expected loading conditions.
| Custom FAQ | What is continuous fibre 3D printing and how does the FibreSeeker 3 work?The FibreSeeker 3 uses Composite Fibre Co-extrusion to place continuous carbon or glass fibre inside a thermoplastic part as it is printed. Unlike chopped-fibre filament, which contains short fibres mixed throughout the plastic, continuous reinforcement forms longer structural paths through the component. This can substantially improve strength and stiffness when the fibre is correctly positioned for the intended loading conditions. How strong are parts printed with the FibreSeeker 3?FibreSeek states that reinforced parts can achieve tensile strength of up to 900 MPa. Actual part strength depends on the base polymer, continuous fibre material, fibre orientation, reinforcement density, component geometry, print settings and direction of the applied load. Engineering validation and application-specific testing should therefore be completed before using a printed part in a safety-critical assembly. What materials can the FibreSeeker 3 print?The FibreSeeker 3 supports standard and engineering thermoplastics including PLA, PETG, polycarbonate, nylon, carbon-fibre-reinforced nylon and glass-fibre-reinforced PETG. Continuous reinforcement is produced using FibreSeek X-CCF continuous carbon fibre or X-CGF continuous glass fibre. Its dual-nozzle system allows thermoplastic and continuous fibre materials to be combined within the same component. What manufacturing applications is the FibreSeeker 3 suitable for?The FibreSeeker 3 is suitable for reinforced jigs, fixtures, tooling, robot components, UAV parts, structural brackets, replacement parts, functional prototypes and low-volume end-use components. It is particularly useful when a standard FFF part is not sufficiently stiff or strong, but machining the component from metal would be too expensive, heavy or time-consuming. |
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What’s in the Box?
- 1 × FibreSeeker 3 continuous fibre 3D printer
- 1 × Plastic filament spool
- 1 × CFC plastic filament spool
- 1 × CFC 1K continuous fibre spool
- 1 × Quick-start guide
- 1 × Spare FFF nozzle
- 1 × Spare FFF hotend assembly
- 1 × PTFE tube
- 1 × Nozzle-cleaning needle
- 1 × Scraper
- 1 × Pair of tweezers
- 1 × Pair of diagonal pliers
- 1 × Hex key
- 1 × Screw set
- 1 × Solid build-plate adhesive
- 1 × Mechanical grease
- 1 × Thermal silicone grease
Please note that package contents may be updated by the manufacturer. Refer to your quotation or order confirmation for the exact items supplied.
What is continuous fibre 3D printing and how does the FibreSeeker 3 work?
The FibreSeeker 3 uses Composite Fibre Co-extrusion to place continuous carbon or glass fibre inside a thermoplastic part as it is printed. Unlike chopped-fibre filament, which contains short fibres mixed throughout the plastic, continuous reinforcement forms longer structural paths through the component. This can substantially improve strength and stiffness when the fibre is correctly positioned for the intended loading conditions.
How strong are parts printed with the FibreSeeker 3?
FibreSeek states that reinforced parts can achieve tensile strength of up to 900 MPa. Actual part strength depends on the base polymer, continuous fibre material, fibre orientation, reinforcement density, component geometry, print settings and direction of the applied load. Engineering validation and application-specific testing should therefore be completed before using a printed part in a safety-critical assembly.
What materials can the FibreSeeker 3 print?
The FibreSeeker 3 supports standard and engineering thermoplastics including PLA, PETG, polycarbonate, nylon, carbon-fibre-reinforced nylon and glass-fibre-reinforced PETG. Continuous reinforcement is produced using FibreSeek X-CCF continuous carbon fibre or X-CGF continuous glass fibre. Its dual-nozzle system allows thermoplastic and continuous fibre materials to be combined within the same component.
What manufacturing applications is the FibreSeeker 3 suitable for?
The FibreSeeker 3 is suitable for reinforced jigs, fixtures, tooling, robot components, UAV parts, structural brackets, replacement parts, functional prototypes and low-volume end-use components. It is particularly useful when a standard FFF part is not sufficiently stiff or strong, but machining the component from metal would be too expensive, heavy or time-consuming.
