Refil is a product designed to recycle 3D filament. The goal of R3fil is to design an automated machine that will perform grinding, heating, extrusion, and automatic spooling of 3d printer filament. Our product will begin with the shredding of failed prints, which then moves downward toward the driving drill bit. This driving drill bit will force ground-up filament into a barrel, heated up to temperatures of up to 230 degrees Celsius. Finally, the filament will be extruded at 1.75mm and automatically respooled. The ultimate goal of our product is to provide the user with a new, recycled 1kg spool of filament while also promoting environmental consciousness.
Born in raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Ben Haukap is currently a senior studying mechanical engineering at Saint Louis University. Ben has a growing interest in Additive Manufacturing and manufacturing processes. He plans on staying in Saint Louis to enter the workforce.
Atticus is a graduating mechanical engineering student from St. Charles, Missouri. Atticus currently works at Neff Power and plans to remain in the Saint Louis area and enter the engineering industry.
Maksim is a Mechanical Engineering Major from St. Louis, MO. He will remain at SLU for another year to pursue his master’s degree in mechanical engineering. He enjoys watching St. Louis City matches and hopes to work in Europe post-graduation.
Gavin Ryan, born and raised in Modesto, California, is currently in his senior year at Saint Louis University's School of Science and Engineering. He is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, complemented by a minor in engineering mathematics. Upon graduation in May, Gavin aims to enter the workforce, with a keen interest in carving out a career within the automotive engineering industry.
Shiyan is a graduating mechanical engineer from Ballwin, Missouri. He plans on entering the workforce after school with an interest in engineering design.
Michael Davies, a mechanical engineering major from St. Louis, planning to work in industry after graduation.
Alfonso Morales was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His Major is Mechanical Engineering, and after graduation he will start his career as an officer in the Air Force.
Shayne is a graduating mechanical engineering student from Kansas City, Missouri. He has a variety of interests including sneaker collecting and watching anime. Shayne plans to return to KC after school to work at an engineering firm!