Drywise is an intelligent filament drying unit that sits beside your printer and guides you through the process of drying your filament. The filament can be either placed on the printer, on the Drywise filament spool holder, or anywhere else, given that it has an unobstructed passage to the dryer.

During operation, filament is fed into the Drywise unit via the input port of the machine, where it passes through an internal channel that dries the filament by circulating hot, dry air around it. Dried filament exits the device via an output port that has a filament sensor to detect filament movement. This sensor enables the unit to stop operating should the print finish, or should the filament stop moving unexpectedly. If the filament is appreciably wet, an initial portion of the filament must be pre- treated in the dryer for a period of time, usually between 30 minutes to an hour. This ensures that the first part of the filament loaded into the printer is also correctly dried. If the filament is already dry and the dryer only needs to maintain the filament at the correct dryness, this operation can be skipped..

Once the printer is loaded, the user can start printing and Drywise will do the rest, ensuring that consistently dried filament is fed into the printer during printing. The unit is currently calibrated with most of the Nylon materials available on the market (2.85mm) and new materials are constantly being calibrated and will be available via firmware upgrades.

In this video, 3D Universe CEO, Jeremy Simon, gives an overview of the Drywise inline filament dryer, including sample prints that clearly show the difference with and without the Drywise:

And for another perspective, check out the video below from 3D Maker Noob:

Fast
An in-line design dries only the section of filament that is 3D printed, reducing the amount of work needed for your projects.

Intelligent
Smart sensors help to dry filament to the best 3D printing condition, avoiding overheating and over drying.

User Friendly 
A user friendly UI guides the user all the way. Exchangeable and rechargeable desiccant cartridges will eliminate down time.

Safe
Smart sensors detect idle moments and switch off heaters to ensure safety.

Upgradable
The list of certified filaments with calibrated settings is constantly growing.

As an in-line system, the Drywise dryer only dries the part of the filament used for printing, during the 3D printing process as opposed to drying the whole spool.

Conventional methods can take up to 48 hours to dry wet filament and can damage the filament spool and/or the filament itself. The filament drying process is pre-calibrated and tailored for every material type, taking out the guesswork required when using traditional drying methods.

1. Hygroscopic FDM filaments tend to absorb significant amounts of moisture from the environment over the course of a few days. Some materials cannot be printed out of the box due to high moisture levels already present in the material.

2. The presence of moisture in filaments can cause visible artefacts during printing, including: poor surface finish, stringing and oozing.

3. Moisture in filaments can potentially cause print failure and potentially affect the mechanical properties of the printed part.

4. As a result moisture sensitive materials need to be dried prior to printing, however without special storage or pre -treatment the print quality can still degrade noticeably, especially during the course of a longer print.

Visit the compatible materials spreadsheet to see the ever growing selection of materials that are compatible with the Drywise In-Line Filament Dryer.

TPU profiles for Drywise are now readily available, making it easier than ever to achieve optimal results when printing with TPU materials. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to 3D printing, these profiles will help streamline your printing process and ensure top-notch results.

TPU is used in
• Automotive applications
• Seals and Gaskets
• Valves
• Aerospace applications
• Medical Applications

Drywise Compatible:
TPU 98A, TPU 64D, TPU 95A

In this video, the optimal dryer positioning for the Drywise is explained and demonstrated.

A step-by-step guide to the operational procedure for the Drywise filament dryer.

Step-by-step guide showing O-ring replacement for your Drywise.

Comprehensive guide to replacing and drying the desiccant container of your Drywise.

Unboxing your Drywise - Step-by-step guide.

Streamlined setup guide for your Drywise, enabling you to achieve flawless prints in no time.