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6K Additive Proves Their Sustainability
6K Additive is yet another 3D print company that’s working diligently on attaining a sustainable state.
Prusa’s Sustainable Step: Recycled Prusament
Prusa Research took a very interesting further step into the world of sustainability with the introduction of a recycled PLA material.
STEELTEK’s Green 3D Printer Spools
A Polish startup has developed an eco-friendly spool for 3D print material.
Roboze To Launch Recycling Program
In January Roboze will launch a new program to establish a “circular economy” for their materials.
Saving Material With 3D Printing
A post by OMD3D shows yet another way to avoid material waste with 3D printing.
Are 3D Printed Parts More Sustainable Than Traditionally Made Parts?
A new study is to determine precisely how sustainable 3D printing processes can be.
Commodity Pricing, Plastic and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine examine a new technology for recycling thermoplastics.
Could Additive Manufacturing Use “Green” Steel?
There’s been an explosion in the popularity of metal additive manufacturing, and that means more use of steel.
Mindful Manufacturing: Stratasys Takes Major Step Into Sustainability
Stratasys announced sweeping changes that place the company on a direct path to sustainability.
Additive Manufacturing Continues To Go Greener
The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association now counts more than two dozen member companies across the global 3D printing industry.
100% Reusable Bluesint PA12 Powder Service Now Available
Materialise announced the broad availability of their 100% reusable powder 3D printing service, Bluesint PA12.
3D Printing For Tokyo 2020
Olympians and Paralympians at this summer’s Tokyo games will be awarded atop beautiful podiums 3D printed from recycled plastics.
Could Chemical Recycling Promote Circular Economies in Manufacturing?
New chemical recycling process preserves material performance without downgrading.
European Companies Seek U.S. Alternative Energy Projects And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine European-driven opportunities for 3D printing in U.S. sustainable energy initiatives.
New 3D Printing Material: Fungus
Researchers have developed a unique and eco-friendly material for 3D printing: fungus!
Award-Winning 3D Printed Plant-Based Designer Lamps
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley light up with sustainably-made 3D printed lamps.
Sculpteo Adds Four Green BASF Engineering Materials
Sculpteo has added several new materials to their portfolio as a result of their relationship with BASF.
3D Printing With 100% Recycled Powder
Materialise has introduced Bluesint PA12, enabling 3D printing with 100% recycled powder.
AMGTA Continues To Grow With Focus On AM Sustainability
The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association is promoting, developing, and helping the additive manufacturing industry to grow as a more sustainable manufacturing suite.
RIZIUM Glass Fiber For Full-Color, Sustainable 3D Printing
RIZIUM Glass Fiber For Full-Color, Sustainable 3D Printing
HP Focuses On Sustainability In 3D Printing And Digital Manufacturing
HP’s year-old 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence is now Spain’s first building to receive GOLD level LEED certification.
3D Printed FRP Footbridge To Be In Use This Year
Progress has been updated on a fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) footbridge to be 3D printed in Rotterdam.
6K Additive Makes Some Big Moves
6K Additive has commissioned their first units and at the same time has landed a sustainable client.
Meet The RIZE 2XC: Debut 3D Printer From The RIZIUM Alliance
RIZE is introducing a new 3D printer, developed with Sindoh, that represents an interesting professional desktop composite system.
Hemp & 3D Printing: How Are They Connected?
Emerging at the forefront of green materials being used to 3D print is hemp.
Sculpteo Releases 6th Annual State Of 3D Printing
3D print service Sculpteo today released the results of their latest comprehensive annual survey of 3D printing use worldwide, and there’s several important findings.
The Rise Of Sustainability In 3D Printing
There’s a new trend washing over the 3D print industry these days: sustainability. We discuss several aspects and offer a prediction.
6K Additive Introduces Revolutionary Powder Making Process
6K Additive’s new Unimelt process could produce incredibly high quality metal powder for additive manufacturing and move the industry further towards a sustainable future.
You Can Assist Research on Sustainable 3D Printing Materials
Can 3D printing waste be recycled to create a sustainable material lifecycle? New research requires your input on this important topic.
3D Printed Cups Demonstrate An OJ Circular Economy
One of the phrases we’re hearing a lot right now is “circular economy” — and it turns out 3D printing with orange peel-based plastic is a good illustration of what that means.
Hasbro beseitigt Kunststoffverpackungen
Charles Goulding und Peter Favata von R & D Tax Savers, untersuchen die möglichen Auswirkungen von Hasbros Maßnahme auf die 3D-Druckindustrie.
Hasbro To Eliminate Plastic Packaging
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers examine the potential impact of Hasbro’s move to eliminate plastic packaging on the 3D printing industry.
Another “World’s First” 3D Printed Bridge
Royal HaskoningDHV, DSM, and CEAD have unveiled an interesting 3D printed bridge project that encompasses several aspects of Industry 4.0.
3D Printing Plant-Based Plastics And The Environment
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers discuss use of bioplastics in 3D printing.
Henkel’s Adhesives and Additive Manufacturing Recycling Focus
Henkel has announced a partnership to enhance recycling in additive manufacturing.
How 3D Printing Can Take On the Sustainability Challenges of Tomorrow
Earth Day presents a moment in time for reflection, to take a deeper look at how we are treating the planet and what sort of changes we want to make to better preserve our resources for future generations.
Now Is the Right Time to Focus on Sustainability in 3D Printing
There’s an old saying, “There’s no time like the present,” and we should be applying that now to foundational growth in 3D printing.
DSM Advances in SLA, SLS, Sustainability
DSM continues to look ahead in 3D printing with a new partnership, new SLS powder, and commitment to sustainable industry.
3D Printing Waste Becomes Sustainable Concrete
Sustainability is a major issue in today’s world, and additive manufacturing may be able to help the concrete industry lower CO2 emissions.
DSM Adds Umbrella of Sustainability to Additive Manufacturing
DSM updates its additive manufacturing vision with new materials and solid strategies.
Is 3D Printing Green? Could It Be Green?
I’m reading a piece on the greenness of 3D printing and realized there is so much more to the sustainability picture of 3D printing.
A Sustainable Place to Rest Your Rear
3D printing the seating of the future isn’t just getting personal, it’s sustainable.