Sustainability
AMGTA Commissions Its First Life Cycle Assessment Research Project
The study will be ISO 14040 compliant and compare the cradle-to-grave environmental impacts of a jet engine low pressure turbine bracket produced through traditional manufacturing methods with one that is produced via additive manufacturing.
Read MoreHow Is Additive Manufacturing Sustainable? AM Radio #2B
Additive manufacturing is often closely associated with sustainability, but why? And how can companies use AM to develop sustainable processes? Stephanie Hendrixson and Julia Hider discuss in this episode of AM Radio.
ListenCustom Heels Are a Step Up for Circular Fashion, Sustainable Manufacturing
Custom shoe company Hilos demonstrates how, with additive manufacturing, relative outsiders can not only launch a product, but implement a new production mindset into an established industry. The company is bringing comfort and customization to fashion footwear with sustainable, on-demand production based on 3D printing.
Read MoreAMGTA Continues Growth With New Members
The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association is a global trade organization created to promote the environmental benefits of additive manufacturing.
Read MoreFluid Dynamics Software Optimizes Duct Airflow, Saves Energy
Siemens’ Star CCM+ fluid dynamics software enabled Siemens and HP to optimize the air flow within a 3D printed air duct for cooling HP’s Multi Jet Fusion printers.
Read MoreRoboze’s ARGO 1000 Fabricates Large Parts Using Super Polymers, Composites
Printer uses more sustainable, high-performing super polymers and composites such as PEEK, Carbon PEEK and ULTEM AM9085F to reduce the strain on global supply chains.
Read MoreZeiss Evaluates Additive Manufacturing Methods for Oil, Gas Industry
Alliance is researching additive manufacturing of value and critical components of Brazil’s oil and gas industry for onshore and offshore environments.
Read MoreSakuu Launches Multimaterial, Multi-Process 3D Printer for EV Batteries
Multimaterial, multi-process additive manufacturing platform solves issues of performance and cost, using 50% fewer materials to deliver up to twice the energy capacity in the same space or the same energy in half the space.
Read MoreDesktop Metal Develops Additive Manufacturing Process for Wood Parts
The Forust additive manufacturing process upcycles wood waste into high-quality wood end-use parts that can be used in a variety of industries.
Read MoreZortrax Printers Simplify Green Heating System Prototyping
By using Zortrax’s M300 Plus 3D printer to print prototypes in-house, ML Systems saved up to two weeks of lead time and up to 90% of prototype fabrication costs.
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