sustainability Archives

Schneider Electric: U.S. Expansion, Clean Energy Innovation, and the Power of 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight Schneider Electric’s shift towards sustainable U.S. manufacturing, supported by 3D printing and federal incentives.

Beyond Plastic’s Quest to Make PHA the Standard for Eco-Friendly 3D Printing

I had a long discussion with Fred Pinczuk of Beyond Plastic about the potential for PHA material in 3D printing.

Key Insights from Prusa Research’s 2023 Sustainability Report

Prusa Research recently issued their annual Sustainability Report. Let’s take a look through it and see what we can learn.

Recent Innovations and Challenges in the Appliance Industry and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the transformative shifts in the appliance industry, from recalls to sustainable innovations.

Turning Waste into Opportunity: 3D Printing and the Circular Economy

As technology advances, it has the potential to play a critical role in building a more sustainable future.

Creating Sustainable Homes Using Plastic Waste: An Interview with Dr. AJ Perez

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi chat with Dr. AJ Perez, a distinguished MIT-trained engineer, entrepreneur, and sustainability advocate.

Stratasys’ Second ESG Report Highlights Sustainability Progress

Stratasys issued their second ESG and Sustainability report.

Examining RIC Technology’s 3D Printing Innovations in Construction

Charles R. Goulding and Christopher Lee speak with RIC Technology founder Ziyou Xu about the company’s latest developments in construction 3D printing.

Advancing Sustainability in Advanced Manufacturing

What makes additive manufacturing uniquely positioned to bring sustainability to industrial production.

Making 3D Print Recycling Easier: A Proposal for Slicing Software Developers

I’m increasingly disturbed by the pile of waste 3D prints I am generating, and I have an idea that might help recycle them.

Ibon Iribar de Cemex Ventures habla sobre la impresión 3D en la industria de la construcción

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe hablan con Ibon Iribar sobre avances y applicaciones de la impresión 3D en el area de construcción en Cemex.

Cemex Ventures’ Ibon Iribar Discusses 3D Printing in the Construction Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe speak to Ibon Iribar about ongoing developments and applications of construction 3D printing at Cemex.

3D Printing’s Impact on Alternative Energy Equipment

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how recent investment is stimulating increased use of 3D printing in one industry sector.

3D Printing Meets Sustainability: The Promise of Truly Recyclable Material

New research could result in a 3D print material that is truly recyclable.

Prusa Research Issues First Sustainability Report

Prusa Research has issued its first ever sustainability report.

Enzymes to the Rescue: A Potential Solution for 3D Print Waste

New research on advanced enzymes may eventually lead to solutions for the 3D printing industry.

Sustainable Manufacturing of the Future: Reports from Dansk AM Hub and Kimya

Two reports on sustainability were issued this week by additive manufacturing organizations.

What CASTOR’s Report Reveals About 3D Printed Part Sustainability

CASTOR has released a report on 3D printed part sustainability, and it has some interesting reveals.

Another 3D Company Announces a Sustainability Initiative

It’s gradually becoming the norm to have a sustainability program if you’re in the AM space.

How 3D Printing is Changing the Jewelry Industry Around the Globe

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafé look at the various ways 3D printing technology is being used to produce jewelry.

Saving the World One Part at a Time by Accounting for Carbon

The devil is in the details, say researchers at Autodesk University.

Raise3D Goes Green

Raise3D announced a comprehensive “Green” project to reduce the company’s ecological footprint.

Prusa Announces Sustainable Strategy and Practices

Prusa Research announced a comprehensive program of sustainability for the company.

3D Printing Is Pivotal to Sustainable Manufacturing and the Circular Economy

As the manufacturing world continues to evolve, additive manufacturing offers solutions to achieve sustainable manufacturing.

Mindful Manufacturing: Stratasys Releases First ESG & Sustainability Report

Stratasys released their very first ESG & sustainability report, perhaps the first in the industry.

Can 3D Printing Be the Technology That Helps Bring Music to the Environmentally-Savvy Consumer?

A resurgence in popularity for vinyl music coincided with the democratization of 3D printing technologies.

Study Demonstrates Additive Manufacturing Could Be More Sustainable Than Conventional Manufacturing

EOS and one of their clients commissioned a study to determine the sustainability of their AM lifecycle

Lego Leadership, Innovation and Sustainability

Charles R. Goulding considers the intersection of Legos, 3D printing and sustainability.

Additive Manufacturing Continues To Go Greener

The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association now counts more than two dozen member companies across the global 3D printing industry.

Alternative Forms For Sustainability In 3D Printing

With the increasing emphasis on sustainability in industry, 3D printing may have to look towards unusual solutions.

100% Reusable Bluesint PA12 Powder Service Now Available

Materialise announced the broad availability of their 100% reusable powder 3D printing service, Bluesint PA12.

3D Printing For Tokyo 2020

Olympians and Paralympians at this summer’s Tokyo games will be awarded atop beautiful podiums 3D printed from recycled plastics.

Book of the Week: Design for Sustainability

This week’s selection is “Design for Sustainability” by S.M. Sapuan and Muhd Ridzuan Mansor.

WAZP And The Power Of The Digital Supply Chain

I had the opportunity to get to know WAZP and the big 3D printing and digitization ideas arising from this small Irish company.

How Green Can 3D Printing Be?

There has been a significant shift towards more eco-friendly 3D printing recently, but there is a long way to go.

Chemical Recycling Of Plastics And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine examine the role of plastics recycling efforts in impacting 3D printing materials availability and pricing.

Sherry Handel: “Additive Manufacturing’s Sustainability Benefits Are Often Less Well-Understood”

Sherry Handel is the Executive Director at the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA), and our Women in 3D Printing Guest #266!

Finally: Method Discovered To Easily Decompose 3D Print Material

Researchers have identified a method of easily — and ecologically — disposing of PET thermoplastics.

Ultimaker To Focus On 3D Printing Ecosystem And User Journey In 2021

I caught up with Gregory Elfering, President of Ultimaker Americas, for a discussion of Ultimaker’s 2020 reflections and 2021 trends and predictions.

Geothermal To 3D Printing: You’re Grounded

Charles Goulding Jr considers how geothermal energy might come together with growth in 3D printing.

3D Printing With 100% Recycled Powder

Materialise has introduced Bluesint PA12, enabling 3D printing with 100% recycled powder.

It Is Definitely Time for #ResponsibleManufacturing

Responsible Manufacturing is a term you may not have heard before, but you should be hearing a lot more about it in the future.

AMGTA Continues To Grow With Focus On AM Sustainability

The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association is promoting, developing, and helping the additive manufacturing industry to grow as a more sustainable manufacturing suite.