Recycling
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.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Executive Editor, Additive Manufacturing
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.
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 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.
Read MoreAMGTA Reports on Process to Safely Transport, Recycle Metal Powder Condensate Waste
The process was developed by KBM Advanced Materials and Sintavia to passivate metal condensate in a removable resin enabling safe transport and recycling.
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 MoreCustomizable, 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.
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Continuum Powders Creates Energy Partnerships With Priority Power and AirGas
Continuum is contracting to secure some of the industry’s greenest sources for power and argon gas. When the entire combination of the new renewable energy sources are added with its proprietary process, the company anticipates a total energy consumption of nearly zero.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
The Challenge of Reclaiming Carbon Fiber for 3D Printing
Carbon fiber composite materials weigh significantly less than steel while offering comparable strength and performance. But recovering and recycling continuous fiber for additive manufacturing applications — without any effect on the mechanical properties — has proven extremely difficult. Here is how Oak Ridge National Laboratory is working to solve the challenge.
Read MoreWhy “Recycled” Doesn’t Mean Inferior for 3D Printing Filament
GreenGate3D’s PET-G filament is made from recycled plastic, but that doesn’t diminish its quality. How a recycler found a new business opportunity in 3D printing, and how this success might point the way to a more effective recycling ecosystem.
Read MoreNSL Powder360 Aids Powder Recycling for Reuse
RAPID 2021: NSL’s Powder360 provides powder characterization through alloy and process development, powder qualification and recycle for reuse.
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America Makes Names Winners of EARTH Project Totaling $1.2 Million
Recipients of America Makes’ EARTH project awards will explore sustainable approaches for reusing and recycling additive manufacturing materials and designs. Their initiatives are expected to make substantial contributions to reducing waste, conserving energy and mitigating carbon emissions
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Formnext Start-Up Challenge Announces 2023 Winners
Winners of the 2023 Formnext Start-up Challenge include titanium recycling, new 3D printing technologies and medical applications.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
