The higher the performance requirement for the injection-molded plastic, the harder it can be to find a sustainable solution that is cost-effective. Fortunately, this is what we have spent the last 10 years focused on. Brands and suppliers focused on manufacturing some of the highest-performance plastic parts are turning to recycled carbon fiber to increase performance while reducing the cost, weight, and carbon footprint of their goods. 

If you have been looking for reinforcement agents that meet cost, weight, performance, and carbon footprint requirements, then you know how difficult it can be. Of course, if the solution were easy, then everyone would do it. The problem is you typically have to compromise one metric for another. Finding sustainable alternatives is really about finding the balance between costs, performance, CO2e, and weight. There is no perfect material, but over the years, sustainable alternatives such as Vartega’s recycled carbon fiber solutions are helping to bridge the gap between performance, sustainability, and cost effectiveness.

Vartega is currently North America’s largest carbon fiber recycler, with a capacity to produce over 2,000 metric tons of recycled carbon fiber. We have the space and early equipment orders in place to triple production in the coming years to meet customer demand for sustainable, high-performance plastic reinforcements.

Carbon fiber presents a significant environmental challenge, particularly when it comes to disposal. As these materials reach the end of their lifecycle, they often end up in landfills, posing long-term environmental issues. However, innovative companies like Vartega are leading the charge in addressing this challenge through advanced recycling technologies.

In the dynamic world of 3D printing, sustainability and performance are increasingly intersecting, and Vartega is leading the charge with its innovative approach to recycled carbon fiber. As the demand for high-performance materials grows, Vartega's recycled carbon fiber is emerging as a game-changing solution that combines environmental responsibility with cutting-edge technology. Let's dive into how Vartega's recycled carbon fiber is transforming 3D printing and what it means for the future of manufacturing.

Vartega, a leading innovator in carbon fiber recycling, announced the close of its oversubscribed $10M preferred equity financing led by Diamond Edge Ventures. The investment will propel Vartega's mission to solve the world’s toughest advanced materials recycling challenges.