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Reusable Spool Survey
Which 3D printer(s) do you primarily use? (Select all that apply)
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Which 3D printer(s) do you primarily use? (Select all that apply)
A
Bambu Lab (with AMS)
B
Bambu Lab (without AMS)
C
Anycubic / Creality / Prusa (with multi-material system)
D
Standard Single-Extruder Printer (Ender, Prusa MK4, etc.)
E
Professional/Industrial (Voron, RatRig, Raise3D, etc.)
F
Other
Have you ever used a reusable spools or refill (spool-less) filament system before?
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Have you ever used a reusable spools or refill (spool-less) filament system before?
A
Yes, I regularly use refill filaments
B
Yes, I’ve tried them once or twice
C
I know about them but haven’t tried
D
No, I’m not familiar
If Polymaker offered a reusable spool + refill system, how likely would you be to switch?
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If Polymaker offered a reusable spool + refill system, how likely would you be to switch?
A
Very likely – I would switch immediately
B
Likely – I would try it after reviews
C
Neutral – no strong preference
D
Unlikely – I prefer current cardboard spools
E
Very unlikely – I would avoid refills
What would motivate you to switch to a refill system? Please rank.
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What would motivate you to switch to a refill system? Please rank.
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Less plastic waste / sustainability
1
Lower price per kg
1
Compatibility with AMS or automation
1
Less clutter / easier storage
1
Easier shipping / handling
What concerns would prevent you from switching? (Select all that apply)
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What concerns would prevent you from switching? (Select all that apply)
A
Risk of tangling or print failure
B
Refill process seems inconvenient
C
Price is not cheaper or not cheaper enough
D
Poor compatibility with my printer
E
Harder to store or dry filament
F
I prefer one-time-use simplicity
G
Other
H
None
How important are the following features in a reusable spool system? (5-point scale: 1 - Not important → 5 - Extremely important)
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2
3
4
5
Easy and fast refill loading
Very low risk of tangling
Precise fit and locking mechanism
Durability / long lifespan
AMS compatibility
Lightweight spool
Clear labeling / material identification
Stackable or compact storage
High-temperature drying resistance (70°C+)
Are there any features you strongly like or want to have in a reusable spool?
Are there any features you strongly dislike or want to avoid?
Do you dry filament regularly?
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Do you dry filament regularly?
A
Yes, before most prints
B
Yes, occasionally
C
Rarely
D
Never
Does it bother you to have Low Temp & High Temp reusable spool options, similar to Bambu Lab?
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Does it bother you to have Low Temp & High Temp reusable spool options, similar to Bambu Lab?
A
No, this is no problem to have 2 different spools.
B
2 different spools get confusing.
C
One spool for all filament but only if the price is not increased.
D
One spool material for all filament, even if cost is slightly more.
How important are RFID tags to you?
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How important are RFID tags to you?
A
Important, but not a deal breaker.
B
Would prefer RFID compatibility, but not a big deal.
C
Doesn't matter, won't use them.
Which materials would you expect to be available as refills? (Select all that apply)
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Which materials would you expect to be available as refills? (Select all that apply)
A
PLA
B
PETG
C
TPU
D
ABS / ASA
E
Nylon / PA
F
PC / blends
How many SKUs of each product should have a refill option?
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How many SKUs of each product should have a refill option?
A
ALL SKUs
B
Only the popular colors I will repurchase often
C
Doesn't matter, I'll only buy the spool version
Should high temp or engineering grade materials be offered as refills?
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Should high temp or engineering grade materials be offered as refills?
A
Yes, I would purchase refills for engineering products.
B
No, I don't want refills for these products.
C
No, I don't use high temp or engineering grade materials
What refill discount would make switching worth not having a spool?
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What refill discount would make switching worth not having a spool?
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-$4
B
-$3
C
-$2
D
-$1
E
I prefer refill, even without discount.
Would you buy a reusable spool separately if refills were cheaper?
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Would you buy a reusable spool separately if refills were cheaper?
A
Yes
B
Maybe
C
No
What feels like a reasonable one-time price for a durable reusable spool?
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What feels like a reasonable one-time price for a durable reusable spool?
A
$0–5
B
$6–10
C
$11–15
D
$16–20
E
I wouldn’t pay separately
If Polymaker gradually replaced cardboard spools with reusable spools and refills, how would you feel?
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If Polymaker gradually replaced cardboard spools with reusable spools and refills, how would you feel?
A
Positive – this is the right direction
B
Neutral – as long as quality is the same
C
Slightly concerned
D
Very concerned – I prefer current spools
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