A Reddit photo showing heavy residue collected after more than 3,000 hours of ABS printing is a vivid reminder that printer emissions are a serious issue.
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Robot Assembled Voxels Could Challenge Concrete 3D Printing
A new MIT study suggests robot assembled voxels may be better than 3DCP for sustainability.
New VOC Calculator Estimates Air Quality in FFF Printing Environments
Heatforge 3D has put together a VOC calculator for 3D printing.
Patent Uses Reservoir Silt For Low-Carbon 3DPC
A new Taiwanese patent details a 3D printed concrete mix that substitutes reservoir silt to lower cement and aggregate demand.
Study Finds Common Home 3D Printing Ventilation Methods Insufficient to Control Emissions
A new study raises significant concerns about home 3D printing safety.
Why TVOC Meters Can Mislead: False Alarms When Testing 3D Printer Emissions
Be careful when you decide to measure the pollution emitted by your desktop 3D printer.
Study Finds Airborne Fibers From PA6-CF Printing
A new HI-AM study observes airborne carbon fiber particles during PA6-CF printing on a desktop FFF system.
Project Diamanti: 3D Printed Concrete Bridge in Venice Showcases Energy- and Emission-Reducing Design
Researchers have developed what some call a “sustainable” 3D printable construction technique.
Graphene in 3DCP: Stronger, Greener Concrete for the Future of Construction
I’m reading about the advantages of using graphene as an additive for 3DCP.
Stratasys Unveils Third ESG Report, Highlighting Advances in Sustainable 3D Printing
Stratasys issued their third ESG report, continuing their work in sustainable 3D printing.
Leading Truck Makers Unite for Largest U.S. Commercial Vehicle EV Battery Plant
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi anticipate a surge in electric truck production and how additive manufacturing can assist design and test new fleets more cost-effectively.
Enclosure Woes: How ABS Printing Could Be Harming Your 3D Printer
I’m reading an interesting thread on Reddit about Bambu Lab enclosures and realized there could be a more widespread issue.
Essential Reading: CDC’s Detailed Safety Manual for 3D Printing Operations
The CDC has issued a lengthy guide for 3D print safety, something that all 3D printers operators should read.
Cybe’s 93% Carbon Reduction Cement for Construction 3D Printing
Cybe announced a new construction 3D printing material that is nearly carbon neutral, and this changes the game completely.
Zero-Emission Steel Production: How Can Additive Manufacturing Assist?
A research paper on a future zero-emission steel future has implications for additive manufacturing.
BOFA Publishes Paper on 3D Print Emissions and Safety
BOFA International published a paper analyzing the issues surrounding emissions from active 3D printers.
The Real Story In 3D Printing Safety Is Materials Science
What really makes a difference for safety in 3D printing is the materials science, says the CEO of RIZE.
Transportation Moving Away From Carbon With 3D Printing
Charles Goulding Jr. examines how 3D printing fits into critical plans to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector.
Offsetting The Carbon Footprint Of On-Demand Manufacturing
One of the most-touted benefits of digital manufacturing is the ability to enhance sustainability efforts; a leading on-demand manufacturing company is upping its efforts to offset customers’ carbon footprint.
Is Your 3D Printer Killing You Slowly?
I’ve become aware of a potential issue that some readers may not know about: PFTE toxicity.
Rize All-In On Bio-Friendly 3D Printing
It seems that RIZE is placing a bet on a future 3D printing world with increased emphasis on safety. We found out some details.
3D Printer Emissions Are Everywhere
Did you know there are increased levels of 3D printer emissions even at trade shows? We found a measurement to prove this happens.
The Significance Of UL GREENGUARD 2904 Certification In 3D Printing
Today Rize announces the first UL GREENGUARD 2904 Certified 3D printer and materials; what does this mean for the 3D printing industry?
Rize Announces First UL GREENGUARD Certification: CEO Interview
3D printer emissions are in focus again today, but with a progress update: the first GREENGUARD-certified 3D printer has been announced.
UK’s Health And Safety Executive Looking At 3D Printing
A new report about 3D printing safety has been issued by the UK’s Health and Safety Executive.
The Deep Implications Of UL2904 On 3D Printing
UL finally published its standards on 3D print safety, and there are definitely going to be implications.
How 3D Printing Can Reduce Emissions
I’m reading a piece from GE talking about emissions, and began thinking about 3D printing and emissions in general.
Does ANYONE Care About 3D Printer Emissions?
After reading more scary papers researching 3D printer emissions, I am baffled by the industry’s lack of response.