MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS
GOOD NEWS: After nearly 5 years. On October 25, 2025, Thordsen 3d was granted patent number 12447681 from the US Patent Office for our IFD-175 EX and AP model drying units.
BAD NEWS: The current tariffs on imported electronics from China, combined with China’s retaliation of increasing port fees for ships, has caused the cost of taxes and shipping on critical parts needed for the IFD-175 AP to triple. The black and blue boxes we modify for the control unit come from Canada and have more than doubled in price. This has created a moral issue for Thordsen 3D. I cannot, in good conscience, pass the expense down to our customers at a time when everyone is struggling to make ends meet in the current times.
I am suspending the purchase of imported parts until the current crisis has resolved. I have enough parts to make 20 more AP units without being forced to raise the current price. They should be available on the website by Friday 12/19.
Thank you to all of our customers. Your feedback is awesome and your solutions for mounting and using the system have been well thought out and executed. HAPPY PRINTING!!
Alan Thordsen (President)
Our new inline filament dryer is a great addition to any 3D printer setup for successful print results. The main benefit is that you can dry your filament as you print. Because it uses an inline method, you can be sure that your filament is dried evenly as it runs through, as opposed to drying an entire spool at once where the core does not face the same heat and air exposure. Its small, modular design also makes it versatile for many setups as some print spaces may not have ample room.
The Importance of Drying Filament
When it comes to 3D printing, using dry filament is a crucial step for getting clean and precise print results. Wet filament creates small bubbles and pockmarks from moisture quickly evaporating once it hits the nozzle. This creates inconsistencies that affect a print’s strength and appearance. To avoid this, it is best to use a filament dryer like the IFD-175.
We Get That Space Can Be Tight
The IFD-175 was created with space in mind with its small design. Whether you have limited desk space for your printer or a print farm that needs to maximize every inch, our inline filament dryer is space efficient.
Ensure A Consistent Dry
With typical filament dryers, the entire spool is dried at once which can create inconsistencies as the outer layers are exposed to the elements more than the core of the spool. This can mean it takes a long time to properly dry the core while the outer layers are baking the entire time. The IFD-175 makes this easier by drying the filament by the single strand. This ensures that every inch directly dries at the same temperature and has the same exposure.
Dry Where It Counts
Dry your filament at the most important step, right before it enters the hot end. Drying entire spools, then mounting them to your printer doesn’t ensure it will be dry once it reaches the nozzle. While it’s mounted, it can absorb moisture and become wet by the time it reaches the nozzle. With our IFD-175, the inline design dries the filament just before it gets to the nozzle. This creates the best opportunity for the filament to stay dry up until the moment it prints. See how it works over on our Youtube channel.
Modularity In Mounting
There are many different printers out there, and with them, many different setups. The IFD-175 is modular in design which allows it to be mounted in many different ways. This allows you to find the best way to mount for your specific print setup. For printable mounts, visit our Downloads page.
