Sustainability
Sculpteo Offers RE-cycleo 3D Printed Part Recycling Program
The program offers recycling services to Sculpteo clients not only for the clients’ obsolete parts but also for production scrap.
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Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing Is a Moving Target: AM Radio #37
Assessing 3D printing as a sustainable manufacturing method is a complex problem. Dr. Tim Simpson and Stephanie Hendrixson discuss current research and future opportunities on AM Radio.
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Hexagon Invests in Divergent’s Autonomous, Sustainable Manufacturing
The Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) is a fully integrated software and hardware solution, creating a complete modular digital factory that combines AI-optimized generative design software, additive manufacturing and automated assembly to build lightweight automotive parts and frames.
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Volkmann’s PowTReX Rolls to 3D Printers for Easy Installation, Movement
The metal powder transfer and recovery system now features a mobility package as standard, making it easier for companies to automate the powder transfer, extraction and sieving processes at multiple printers without investing in multiple machines.
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Chromatic 3D Materials Launches Rapid Custom Manufacturing Service for Common Rubber Parts
The service includes standard industrial shapes, including gaskets, seals, cylinders and grommets in customizable, nonstandard dimensions up to 16" in diameter.
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Kimya Releases Life Cycle Analysis Results for 3D filaments
Analysis results indicate that using Kimya’s recycled PETG filaments helps reduce CO2 emissions by 35% compared with standard PETG, which the company hopes will encourage users to give priority to recycled filaments in the interests of sustainability and resource conservation.
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Concept Sneaker Boasts One-Piece 3D Printed TPU Construction
The Reebok x Botter Concept Sneaker Engineered by HP premiered at Paris Fashion Week, hinting at manufacturing possibilities for the future of footwear.
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Fraunhofer ILT, 6K Additive Partner on AM Life Cycle Assessment
The study conducted at the labs of Fraunhofer ILT analyzes an additively manufactured industrial component that includes the environmental impact from powder, printing and postprocessing.
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Advancing Additive Manufacturing With a CATCH and Release Approach
Solutions for energy efficiency, sustainability, part repair and more are developing at Siemens’ Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH) in North Carolina.
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Evaluating the Printability and Mechanical Properties of LFAM Regrind
A study conducted by SABIC and Local Motors identified potential for the reuse of scrap reinforced polymer from large-format additive manufacturing. As this method increases in popularity, sustainable practices for recycling excess materials is a burgeoning concern.
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