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Precision impact protection for FDM 3D printing
RE ZRO®, the British materials brand specialising in next-generation impact protection, introduces a new range of Impact-Grade TPE Filaments for FDM 3D printing, developed in collaboration with TOTO-TOA®. Engineered for precision and performance, the range enables designers and engineers to produce high-quality, impact-absorbing components using standard FDM 3D printing technology.
The new filament line delivers a considered balance of flexibility, durability and sustainability, bringing RE ZRO®’s proven impact-grade TPE into additive manufacturing. Designed for functional applications, the material supports the production of real protection components where energy absorption and mechanical reliability are critical.
Available grades:
• TPE75A
• TPE85A
• TPE95A
Each Shore variant offers the same RE ZRO® flexibility and impact behaviour, allowing engineers to tune performance depending on application requirements, from softer, adaptive structures to more supportive protective elements.
Impact protection, printed
While many 3D printing filaments focus on rigidity or surface finish, RE ZRO® Impact-Grade TPE Filaments are formulated specifically for functional performance. The material enables controlled energy dispersion and consistent flexibility, allowing rapid prototyping and development of lightweight protective parts without the need for traditional tooling.
This opens up opportunities across protective sport, industrial safety, apparel integration and technical product design, where agility in development must be matched by credible impact performance.
Performance with responsible design
Developed with TOTO-TOA®, the filament range supports controlled biodegradation in anaerobic landfill environments, verified through ASTM D5511 and ISO 15985 testing standards. Combined with recyclability and reprocessability, this provides a more responsible end-of-life pathway while maintaining print precision and mechanical consistency.
The material integrates seamlessly into existing FDM workflows, with stable processing characteristics and clean extrusion behaviour supporting repeatable, high-quality production. Brands can swap out current materials without altering tooling or product design, making it easy to develop new components while introducing a stronger material story built around impact performance and landfill biodegradability.
With Impact-Grade TPE Filaments, RE ZRO® expands its materials toolbox into additive manufacturing, delivering precision impact protection in a format built for modern product development.
Get in touch to explore the full RE ZRO® materials range and discover how Impact-Grade TPE Filaments can be integrated into your next product development cycle.
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ABOUT RE ZRO®
RE ZRO® is an industry leader in advanced impact protection technology, dedicated to delivering sustainable and innovative materials solutions. Combining cutting-edge polymer science with responsible design principles, RE ZRO® develops high-performance protection systems engineered for sport, mobility and industrial applications.
Please contact info@re-zro.com for further information.
Biodegradability as determined by the standard test method ASTM D5511-18 and ISO 15985:2014.
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