Ecogensus, the latest newcomer to join the AM industry, launches sustainable plastic substitutes
Ecogensus, a global sustainable resources company, taps into billions of unused resources with the development of materials derived from mixed wastes.
Engineered for a wide...
Focus| Driving circular plastics economy in Additive Manufacturing
We have grown up in an environment where plastic, once used, is considered waste. This burden has prevented generations of consumers and industries from...
This is “Reusable”, a 3D printed reusable silicone cup
According to designer Kalina Gotseva, "approximately 500 billion disposable coffee cups are used worldwide each year. " To propose an eco-friendly alternative to disposable...
AMGTA issues research on sustainability of powder and wire additive feedstock
The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (“AMGTA”), a global advocacy group focused on promoting sustainable additive manufacturing (“AM”) industry practices, announced today the preliminary...
This 3D printer can automatically determine parameters for unknown materials
With the focus on sustainability, one realizes that materials that are described as sustainable, also require some adjustment to be processed by a 3D...
SSAB unveils an emission-free steel powder for Additive Manufacturing
Swedish steel giant SSAB is making a real splash in the industry with the launch of an emission-free steel powder designed for Additive Manufacturing.
For...
Can Additive Manufacturing (AM) deliver “faulty” implications for its “green” credentials? (Part 3)
I remember the very first interviews I conducted in the AM industry. As a newcomer, I didn't have enough distance to analyze things. Therefore,...
Key areas of focus in the application of ESG by AM companies (Part 2)
The first part of this dossier shed light on the importance of implementing an ESG strategy taking into account the legislation that applies to...
AM Companies must get started on their ESG journey. Here is how. (Part 1)
For a long time, sustainability in our industry has been focusing on environmental concerns only. As time goes by, conversations with investors and VC...
We might hear more about Vartega this year. It just secured $10M and a partnership with XTELLAR
Founded in July 2014, Vartega has developed a patent pending recycling technology to address the 15,000 metric tons of carbon fiber waste that is...
