Lyten's Graphene Filament is Modovolo's Standard for Transportable 3D Printer
Lyten's 3D Graphene-enhanced filament will be the standard material for Modovolo's containerized BFP 3D printing platform, aimed at domestic aerospace and defense production.
Supermaterial applications company Lyten has been appointed the primary filament supplier for Modovolo's BFP platform. The BFP is a transportable 3D printer designed for manufacturing aerospace, motorsports, and defense-grade parts outside traditional factory settings. This partnership signifies a joint effort to establish a completely domestic additive manufacturing supply chain, covering the entire process from raw material to finished component.
Modovolo's BFP is a modular, containerized system engineered for deployment in remote or challenging environments. It operates independently of external supply chains, enabling the production of large, complex components near their point of need, rather than relying on long-distance shipping. The platform has been specifically calibrated to utilize Lyten's 3D Graphene-enhanced filament line, with PA1205 now designated as the default material for all BFP installations.
The development of the BFP was driven by Modovolo's inability to find a sufficiently fast or affordable US-made 3D printer capable of producing aerospace-grade components at the scale required for their drone program. This led the company to develop an industrial-scale printer sourced and manufactured entirely within the United States, subsequently pairing it with a filament that meets stringent aerospace tolerances.
Justin Call, CEO and co-founder of Modovolo, stated that Lyten's filaments were chosen for the BFP platform after an extensive search for high-performance materials. He highlighted that Lyten's PA1205 allows for the printing of stronger, lighter parts with improved print finish and speed compared to competing products. Modovolo has been utilizing Lyten filaments since 2025 for the production of its Lift Quadcopter-X, a multi-payload drone for commercial, first-responder, and defense applications, a process that directly influenced the BFP's design.
This collaboration highlights the growing demand for robust, domestically sourced additive manufacturing solutions in critical sectors like aerospace and defense. Lyten's graphene-enhanced PA1205 filament offers superior mechanical properties, addressing the need for lighter, stronger components. By integrating this advanced material with Modovolo's deployable 3D printing platform, the partnership aims to enhance supply chain resilience and reduce reliance on foreign manufacturing, aligning with broader trends in reshoring and secure production.
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