Circular Economy
Siemens’ Partnerships Work to Accelerate Scaling of Additive Manufacturing Technologies
Formnext 2024: Siemens is focusing on collaborations that emphasize the importance of innovation and open, interoperable technologies to facilitate the integration of additive manufacturing into conventional manufacturing technologies.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Sustainable Metal Powder Company Addresses Next Piece of Road Map: Renewable Energy
Continuum Powders, the material production arm of small-scale foundry technology company MolyWorks, has announced new partnerships aimed at further reducing the environmental impact of its metal powder production.
Read MoreOnAdditive Offers Aftermarket Upgrade for 3ntr A2, A4 3D Printers
The enhanced capabilities include a new control system that gives the printers increased printing speeds, improved quality, automatic bed leveling and various other user-centric improvements.
Read More3D Printing Brings Sustainability, Accessibility to Glass Manufacturing
Australian startup Maple Glass Printing has developed a process for extruding glass into artwork, lab implements and architectural elements. Along the way, the company has also found more efficient ways of recycling this material.
Read MoreIncus Successfully Tests Lithography-Based Metal Manufacturing for Lunar Environment
The project aim was to develop a sustainable process that uses lunar resources and recycled scrap metals (eventually contaminated by lunar dust) to produce spare parts on-site which could help and enhance human settlement on the moon.
Read MoreMolyWorks Streamlines Production With 3D Systems’ Direct Metal Printing Solution
MolyWorks, a California-based developer of a circular economy for metal, has integrated 3D Systems’ DMP Flex 350 into its manufacturing workflow, enabling it to be more agile and efficient, and expand its customer base.
Read MoreSculpteo 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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MolyWorks Officially Rebrands as Continuum Powders and Appoints New CEO
As part of its rebranding, MolyWorks Materials Corp. has changed its name to Continuum Powders Corp. to become a single, unified brand that more accurately represents the future and differentiators of this sustainable metal powders company which focuses on innovation.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
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.
Read MoreEvaluating 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.
Read MoreCastor Publishes Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing Trends Report
New research from Castor indicates manufacturers can reduce tons of carbon emissions with 3D printing.
Read MoreIperionX Developing 100% Recycled, Low-Carbon Titanium Metal Facility
The company’s titanium demonstration facility will be a titanium metal operation using 100% recycled titanium metal scrap as raw material feedstock in the U.S.
Read More6K Additive Receives Sustainability Award
The Additive Manufacturing Green Trade Association (AMGTA) presented the Environmental Sustainability Research Award to 6K Additive based on its UniMelt powder manufacturing process.
Read More6K Additive Partners With Incodema3D for Powder Supply, Recycling
6K Additive says its nickel alloy 625 powder surpassed every quality measure in tests performed by Incodema3D.
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Sustainable Furniture Company Model No. Maintains Product Focus with Switch from DIY to Industrial 3D Printers
The startup founded in 2018 has matured in its product offerings as well as its manufacturing equipment, moving from homegrown 3D printers to industrial large-format machines.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Executive Editor, Additive Manufacturing
How Hybrid Tooling — Part 3D Printed, Part Metal Shell — Accelerates Product Development and Sustainability for PepsiCo
The consumer products giant used to wait weeks and spend thousands on each iteration of a prototype blow mold. Now, new blow molds are available in days and cost just a few hundred dollars.
Read MoreCan the U.S. Become Self-Sufficient in Aerospace Alloy Metal Powders?
6K’s technology can upcycle titanium and nickel-alloy parts into additive manufacturing powder. Here is how the circular economy helps national security.
Read MoreMetal Powder Production From Scrap Going Global
California-based MolyWorks is shipping its second small-footprint powder production unit to Singapore, bringing sustainable material production to Asia.
Read MoreLossless Recycling of E-Waste Into Additive Manufacturing Powders
Germany-based Reco E-Waste transforms copper and other metals from electrical components and electronics into high-value powders for additive manufacturing in a 1-to-1 process.
Read More5 New Members Join AMGTA to Promote Sustainability
Höganäs, Arkema, Flam3D, Massivit 3D and the UK National Center for Additive Manufacturing join global trade group to promote sustainability in additive manufacturing.
Read MoreReshoring, Tooling, Sustainability and More: Top 10 Stories of 2021: AM Radio Episode #9B
Reviewing our most-viewed stories of the year revealed some of the topics that have been top-of-mind for additive manufacturers. Read or listen to the countdown.
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How Production Looks Different for 3D Printed Furniture Manufacturer Four Years Later: AM Radio #50
Furniture manufacturer Model No. has shown that there is a demand for customizable, sustainable 3D printed tables, chairs and more since we last covered the company in 2020. But today, production looks different.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Executive Editor, Additive Manufacturing
Customizable, Recyclable Shoes with 3D Printed Platform: The Cool Parts Show #37
A 3D printed TPU platform is the key to both comfort and sustainability for these custom heels manufactured on demand.
Read MoreEOS Conducts Sustainability Study for Eyewear Frames
Study results indicate 3D printed glasses have a higher wearing comfort, are more stable and sustainable than any other glasses.
Read MoreSustainability in Manufacturing Is Footprint and Handprint — and Additive Aids Both
The scope of AM’s impact changes the terms of the argument around resource re-use and conservation.
Read MoreScaling Production at Sintavia Reveals Sustainability Challenges with AM
Additive manufacturing has not yet fully confronted all the factors that contribute to sustainability. Sintavia is discovering and working through these issues in metal AM as its production work scales.
Read MoreRounding Out the Circular Economy With Material Take-Back Programs: AM Radio #6A
One of the most difficult steps in the circular economy is going from product back to new material. On this episode of AM Radio, Julia Hider and Stephanie Hendrixson discuss how material take-back programs can help solve this challenge.
Read MoreRoboze Initiating Circular Economy Program for 3D Printed Parts
The manufacturer is launching a new project for the recovery of waste material and 3D printed parts to be reintroduced on the market for the benefit of end-users and especially the environment.
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