Welcome to FILDZ Research, based in Lithuania, where we aim to broaden the view on the popular topic of 3D printing through our comprehensive research and innovation in fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology.

Reintroducing FDM Technology

FDM technology, known for its popularity and affordability, continues to surprise with its versatility. Our work spans multiple fields, demonstrating that FDM remains a powerful option for pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

We explore FDM possibilities in the following fields:

• Textiles
• Foam-like materials
• Surfaces
• Textures
• Soft robotics
• Lattice structures
• Metamaterials

Research

We have published the following proof-of-concepts:

• QWeave: Flexible and Durable 4D Woven Fabric
• QPad: Memory-Retaining and Shock-Absorbing Material
• QMesh: Multifunctional Surface
• QSheet: Flexible and Durable Film
• QArc: Lattice Structure Cell

A full list can be found at research.fildz.com/projects

Open-Source Commitment

All our whitepapers, designs, and 3D printing files will be open-source and publicly available free of charge and published on GitHub and Printables.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship plays a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term success of our project. Your funds will be directed towards:

Hardware, materials, and facilities:

• Funding the purchase of tools and testing equipment
• Covering the costs of parts, materials, and filaments
• Maintaining the facilities and work environment

Development and testing:

• Ongoing development of current and new open-source projects
• Performing tests and validation in the labs

Recruitment of researchers, designers, and engineers:

• Enlisting skilled professionals for research
• Producing test units for early access and distributing them to testers and contributors

Publication of research:

• Working on whitepapers accessible to all
• Publishing and validating whitepapers in collaboration with academic institutions
• Creating comprehensive documentation, educational materials, and tutorials

Manufacturing of final products:

• Design and development of products based on research results
• Producing final products for early access and distributing them to testers and contributors

If you share our passion for advancing this project, we invite you to consider becoming a sponsor. If the available sponsorship tiers don't align with your preferences, please contact us directly to explore additional options.