The landscape of 3D printing has always been fraught with myths and misconceptions, often spurred on by market hype. However, there are individuals like Dr. Phil Reeves, a luminary in the additive man…
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[INTERVIEW] Phase3D and Argonne National Lab: Sustainability, Nuclear Energy and a greener future for 3D Printing?
In a recent interview with Dr. Xuan Zhang a principal materials scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, and Niall O’Dowd, the founder of Phase3D, we learned more about the collaboration betwee…
IIT Guwahati takes sustainability to a new level by 3D printing security post with industrial waste
IIT Guwahati has built a 3D printed security post out of a novel M40-grade sustainable concrete that included industrial waste, fibers, and chemical additives, as part of the G20 Summit initiatives. T…
Formnext 2022: keeping the tradition of sustainability and innovation alive with Dressler Group
Thermoplastic powder manufacturer Dressler Group (DG) demonstrated its ability to improve efficiency and quality for its customers, as well as serve as their personal driver of innovation, at Formnext…
Sustainability in the spotlight as EOS and Siemens both showcase green tech at Formnext
The 3D Printing Industry Awards 2022 shortlists are now available for voting. Who will win the 2022 3DPI Awards? Have your say by casting your vote now. Industrial manufacturing firm Siemens…
Contentious new study challenges the cost and sustainability benefits of concrete 3D printing
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have published a study that casts doubt on some of the benefits that concrete 3D printing is widely-believed to offer over conventional construction methods. …
Modern Synthesis raises $4.1 million to increase fashion sustainability with textiles grown from microbes
UK-based biomaterials start-up Modern Synthesis has raised $4.1 million in seed funding to develop its microbial textile platform which could help the fashion sector to lower its carbon footprint and …
Stratasys commits to ‘mindful manufacturing’ in first sustainability report for 3D printing
3D printer manufacturer Stratasys has published its first sustainability report outlining its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities regarding 3D printing climate action and social imp…
Greenwashing? Roland Berger brands 3D printing’s sustainability “superficial,” Materialise calls for more “focus and investment”
International management consultancy firm Roland Berger has called for sweeping changes across 3D printing to turn the sector’s “superficial” and potentially “misleading” sustainability benefits into …
Materialise adds Ultrasint PA11 to improve eyewear sustainability
Belgian software and 3D printing service provider Materialise has expanded its material portfolio to include Forward AM’s bio-based Ultrasint PA11 made from sustainably farmed castor beans. Offering p…