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Powered by funding from the UK government’s Smart Grant competition under Innovate UK.
Batch.Works, a circular manufacturing company, and E3D, a 3D printing technology innovator, have entered a partnership aimed at reshaping the additive manufacturing industry – powered by funding from the UK government’s Smart Grant competition under Innovate UK.
The project, ‘Accelerating Sustainable Additive Manufacturing Solutions’, combines the strengths of Batch.Works and E3D to create advanced, scalable, and sustainable 3D printing technologies. Central to this initiative is a Batch.Works AI-enabled 3D printer that incorporates components designed by E3D. This printer is tailored for local production and sustainability – reducing assembly time by 70% and carbon emissions by 85%, using 70% fewer components.
“Our partnership with E3D represents a pivotal step forward in sustainable manufacturing. Together, we are pushing boundaries to set a new standard for efficiency and environmental responsibility in the 3D printing sector,” said Julien Vaissieres, CEO of Batch.Works.
“This collaboration is about more than innovation – it’s about making sustainability central to the way products are designed and manufactured. We’re excited to deliver solutions that not only meet the needs of today’s market but also pave the way for a more responsible future. This is one step further towards achieving our vision ‘to change the way humanity manufactures goods,” said James Haywood, Managing Director of E3D.
This partnership embeds sustainability at its core with a Circular Manufacturing-as-a-Service (CMaaS) model, ensuring that 3D printers and their components are designed for repair, refurbishment, and recycling – creating a fully circular production ecosystem. The CMaaS approach aligns directly with the UK’s Net Zero ambitions, showcasing how manufacturing can adapt to the demands of a greener economy.
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