Precious Metals AM in Jewelry: the ideal business case in regard to circular economy, but a sector that struggles to scale up. Why?
One of the very first additive manufacturing applications in the jewelry industry dates back to 2008: a ring 3D printed in gold, one of the most preferred precious metals for fine jewelry. Over time,...
Fraunhofer ILT and 6K Additive to create a life cycle assessment for Additive Manufacturing
6K Additive, a division of 6K, a producer of engineered materials for additive manufacturing and lithium-ion batteries, and Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, a center for contract research in laser development and application, are developing a complete life...
CASTOR’s new solution enables to measure 3D Printed Part Carbon Emissions
As several actions are undertaken to move towards a complete sustainable environment, we gradually learn that there are methods other than LCA that can be used to help manufacturers measure data. Software company CASTOR...
Sustainability initiatives continue to gain momentum. Here is the program of the BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH brand
The last three months saw a number of initiatives launched and actions implemented to drive sustainability. I am thinking of this large metal 3D printed aerospace part for instance, Evonik’s new approach to drive...
Raise3D’s Go Green Initiative starts with the replacement of plastic spools by cardboard spools.
3D printer manufacturer Raise3D just launched its “Go Green Initiative”. With the goal of playing its part in the fight against climate change, the provider of additive manufacturing solutions for SMEs and LSEs wants...
[ FOCUS – Thermwood ]: The arguments that would play to the strengths of LSAM when it comes to sustainability
While we take great care not to use the buzzword “sustainability” without key data, we do recognize that it will take time for OEMs and AM users to provide quantitative analysis that demonstrates how...
This 3D printed non-electric humidifier is made out of recycled industrial waste
A humidifier is a device, primarily an electrical appliance, that increases humidity (releases cool mist into the air) in a single room or an entire building. It turns out that the same device can...
Large metal 3D printed aerospace part highlights processes that could advance sustainability in the aviation industry
The EU’s European Green Deal sets out the need to reduce transport emissions by 90% by 2050, compared to 1990 levels, with the aviation sector playing its part. Policy actions and industry efforts since 2005 have...
Evonik develops new 3D Printing materials with reduced carbon footprint
With a holistic approach based on four cornerstones – carbon footprint, saving fossil resources, reusability rate and recycling -, specialty chemicals company Evonik has announced the release of new 3D printing materials in its...
A conversation with Sakuù on SSBs & 3D printing: something more than just batteries
Founded in 2016, and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, KeraCel was initially known in the 3D printing industry as an organisation that uses the technology to manufacture multi-material ceramic batteries or 3D printed solid-state...
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