From waste to wanted: sustainable manufacturing in 3D printing

In recent years, sustainability has anchored itself as a central and critical concern for manufacturing. Additive manufacturing offers some unique aspects, and this technology opens up significant renewable and sustainable opportunities. In addition to the environmental advantage, this process also unlocks some additional benefits, by offering the ability to work within different boundaries and further push the limits of manufacturing. This presentation will mainly focus on the sustainable and renewable aspects, showcasing how this technology enables the use of materials that were once considered waste. We will conclude by discussing how these custom materials allows the fine tuning of material properties, allowing us to tweak both visual and mechanical properties and create some unique, eco-friendly products.