Protoplant, makers of Protopasta

Protoplant is a pioneering materials company and the creator of Protopasta, a specialized line of conductive and composite 3D printing filaments. Based in the Pacific Northwest, USA, the company focuses on developing innovative materials that merge desktop 3D printing with functional electronics and high-performance applications. Their flagship products include stainless steel, magnetic iron, and carbon fiber filled PLA, but they are best known for their electrically conductive PLA filament, enabling hobbyists and engineers to 3D print simple circuits, sensors, and capacitive touch objects directly. Protoplant emphasizes accessibility, providing advanced materials that work on standard consumer 3D printers without requiring hardware modifications. By pushing the boundaries of material science, they empower a growing community of makers and professionals to prototype and create functional, durable parts with unique properties.