Sustainability
A Circular Economy for 3D Printed Plastics Starts with Material
When the greatest share of a product’s environmental impact comes from producing its feedstock, selecting the right material is critical. For 3D printing and manufacturing in plastic, biopolymer could be the first step toward a more sustainable model.
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Essentium Produces 3D-Printed Face Mask for First Responders
Essentium has announced that it has designed, and is now in production of, a protective mask kit comprising a reusable 3D printed mask frame and filtration media.
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Why “Recycled” Doesn’t Mean Inferior for 3D Printing Filament
GreenGate3D’s PET-G filament is made from recycled plastic, but that doesn’t diminish its quality. How a recycler found a new business opportunity in 3D printing, and how this success might point the way to a more effective recycling ecosystem.
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Vacuum System Reduces Metal Powder Recovery Time by 85%
RAPID 2020: Vac-U-Max's Metal Powder Recovery System for Additive Manufacturing (AM-MPRS) extracts and sieves metal powders from 3D printing machines.
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NSL Powder360 Aids Powder Recycling for Reuse
RAPID 2021: NSL’s Powder360 provides powder characterization through alloy and process development, powder qualification and recycle for reuse.
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Is Recycled Metal Scrap the Future Feedstock of Choice for Metal 3D Printing?
MolyWorks is future-proofing the circular economy for metals with small-footprint atomization technology that converts metal scrap into additive manufacturing powder on the spot. But that's not the end of the story.
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6K's Onyx In718 Metal Powder Created from Sustainable Sources
6K’s Onyx In718 premium nickel alloy metal powder is said to be derived from certified chemistry sustainable sources.
Read MoreWebinar: How to Plan a Successful Transition to Serial Additive Production
The path to serial additive production can lead to shorter production lead times, cost savings, reduced waste and improved sustainability. On December 5, Hear the lessons GE Additive has learned during their journey. Register today!
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How 3D Printing Enables Sustainability in a High-Turnover Consumer Market
Pengraff UK built its business initially providing mounting solutions for routers and telecommunications equipment, hardware with built-in obsolescence. 3D printing and sustainable materials enable the company to live its values while manufacturing products with a limited lifespan.
Read MoreSnapmaker 2.0 Offers Filament Runout Recovery
The Snapmaker 2.0 comes in three sizes capable of 3D printing, laser engraving and CNC carving, all of which are features upgraded from the first Snapmaker model.
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