FiberForce Italy Offers Pantone Filaments

Italian filament producer FiberForce is offering a Pantone Matching System (PMS)-based 3D printing filament line, which the company is calling the first of its kind in the world.

FiberForce Italy is a 3D printing filament supplier that offers nylon/carbon fiber, nylon/glass fiber, PLA, ABS and other filament materials.

“We are excited to release the first 3D filament simulating approved PMS color identities and to bring globally recognized Pantone Colors into the 3D printing world,” said Francesco Berton, CEO of FiberForce Italy. “Thanks to this alliance we can provide a higher level of customer service. Our 3D filaments are commonly known for excellence in quality, and from this day forward we can add another concrete support to 3D printing market, where the importance of colors is a key point”.

FiberForce is launching its first selection of filaments in 15 approved PMS colors, including Living Coral, which was the most recent Pantone “Color of the Year.” By offering Pantone-based colors, FiberForce will be able to provide customers with a standard color chart and color uniformity across printed objects.

The PMS includes more than 900 color standards.

“Collaborating with FiberForce Italy provides designers working with innovative materials and advanced technology the ability to bring Pantone Colors to life in their 3D-printed creations,” said Adrián Fernández, vice president and general manager of Pantone. “Leveraging approved Pantone Colors within the 3D printing process enables users to maximize the power of color and visualize samples that truly realize their design intent through easy-to-print filaments.”

The Pantone-based filaments will initially be launched in Italy, France, Spain, and Germany, with availability planned for North America, South America, and other regions later.

Source: Pantone