AeroDry – The 3D-Printable Filament Dryer and Storage Solution for Everyone
The AeroDry filament dryer is a 100% 3D-printable device designed to efficiently store and dry 3D printing filament. It works by drying up to three spools at once and allows users to monitor the moisture levels and adjust the temperature based on the type of filament, from PLA and ABS to PETG and nylon. AeroDry also features customizable timers and automatic drying intervals, ensuring your filament stays in optimal condition even when you're not around. Additionally, it includes two desiccant pockets to maintain a moisture-free environment and three filament feed holes that let you print directly from the dryer without removing the spools. AeroDry is easy to assemble, using widely available electronic components, and is designed for durability and convenience.
How It Works
The AeroDry filament dryer stores and dries up to three spools at a time, preventing moisture from affecting your filament quality. By setting the appropriate temperature and using customizable drying intervals, it ensures filaments like PLA, ABS, PETG, and nylon remain dry.
Moisture in filament can cause poor print quality, with defects like bubbles or weak layer adhesion. AeroDry helps solve this by maintaining a dry environment, keeping filament ready for high-quality prints. You can even feed filament directly from AeroDry into your 3D printer, reducing hassle and ensuring continuous moisture control.
Why It’s Important
Dry filament is essential for strong, flawless prints. AeroDry improves your 3D printing results by preventing moisture damage, saving you time and filament waste while enhancing the consistency and strength of your prints.
Best things About AeroDry Filament Dryer
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100% 3D-Printable: AeroDry is fully 3D-printable, allowing you to print and assemble it at home, offering complete customization and flexibility.
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Cost-Effective: Significantly cheaper than commercial filament dryers, AeroDry is made using widely available, affordable components.
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Industrial-Grade Electronics: Built with high-quality, industrial-grade components that ensure reliable and continuous operation for long periods.
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Stores & Dries 3 Spools: AeroDry can store and dry up to three filament spools simultaneously, making it ideal for managing multiple filaments at once.
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Heater Reaches 100°C: The heater reaches up to 100°C, efficiently drying moisture-sensitive filaments like ABS, ASA, Nylon, and Polycarbonate.
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Dual Blower Fans: Equipped with two internal blower fans, AeroDry efficiently circulates heated air from the bottom (near the heater) to the top part of the dryer. This ensures even heat distribution through internal vents, preventing hot spots and ensuring consistent drying across all spools.
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Three Filament Feed Holes: AeroDry includes three feed holes, allowing you to feed filament directly from the dryer into your 3D printer without removing the spool.
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Desiccant Pockets: Designed with pockets for desiccant packs to keep the filaments moisture-free even when the dryer is not in operation.
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Custom Timer & Intervals: Set drying schedules with a smart timer, allowing you to automate the drying process—for example, run the dryer for three hours on Monday, Thursday, and Friday—without manual intervention.
Components
AeroDry is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, utilizing affordable, widely available electronic components. These can be sourced easily from local electronics stores or e-commerce platforms like Amazon or AliExpress. In all reward tiers, a complete list of components with the best purchase links will be provided for convenience.
Assembling AeroDry is straightforward, with a design that ensures the components fit together smoothly, making it simple to build even for those with limited technical expertise. The cost of non-printable components typically ranges from $30 to $60, depending on your location and where you source the parts.
Differentiation
The AeroDry filament dryer distinguishes itself from commercial dryers with its 100% 3D-printable design and affordable price, with non-printable components costing only $30 to $60. It offers features rarely seen in traditional dryers, such as the ability to store and dry three filament spools simultaneously.
AeroDry also includes a customizable timer with drying intervals, allowing users to automate their drying schedule, such as running every Monday, Thursday, and Friday for three hours—this level of automation is uncommon in most filament dryers.
Built with industrial-grade electronics, AeroDry ensures durability and reliability, even during continuous use. The dryer’s three filament feed holes allow users to print directly from the dryer, ensuring filament stays dry throughout the printing process.
AeroDry combines the key functionalities of commercial dryers—like high-temperature drying (up to 100°C) for filaments such as ABS, ASA, and Nylon—while offering more flexibility, ease of assembly, and control, all at a fraction of the cost.
Commercial License
If you choose a tier that includes a commercial license (CL), you are permitted to produce and sell the AeroDry filament dryer. However, you are not allowed to sell or distribute the digital STL files. This license is perfect for small businesses or makers looking to add a unique, customizable filament dryer to their product offerings.
If you encounter any difficulties sourcing the electronic components needed to produce AeroDry for your customers, feel free to reach out to us. We will assist you in obtaining the necessary components and tools to ensure seamless production.
