Bio-Based 3D Printing & SuperBark: Milestones Towards a Greener Future (Bnnbreaking)

A groundbreaking study reveals the potential of a PHB and cellulose composite for 3D printing, while TECNALIA's SuperBark initiative aims to create sustainable adhesives and coatings with 95% bio-based content. Together, these advancements are revolutionizing manufacturing and promoting circular economies. In an era where sustainability is not just a choice but a necessity, a groundbreaking study…

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A Sustainable Nanocellulose-Based Material Has Been Developed for Construction 3D Printing (3D Natives)

Sustainable materials are increasingly in the spotlight as both companies and research teams try to find more eco-friendly alternatives for different industries. One of the sectors that places most emphasis on this quest for sustainability is the construction industry. This is because the emissions of this sector alone are some of the highest worldwide. Annually, the construction…

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Analyzing True Sustainability in 3D Printing (3DPrint.com)

Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the production landscape, enabling unprecedented levels of customization and complex design. However, with its rise, the focus on sustainability within AM has become essential. This article aims to comprehensively explore sustainability in 3D printing, addressing opportunities, challenges, and potential tools for measuring sustainability within the industry. Opportunities for AM in Sustainability…

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Stealth Startup Captures Carbon By 3D Printing With Seaweed And Coffee Grounds (Forbes)

3D printing has been touted for its ability to re-shore production and use less overall feedstock than conventional techniques. Discussed less frequently is the technology’s ability to repurpose materials. One 3D printing startup keenly aware of this fact just came out of stealth and is in talks with investors to scale up its operations. But Marvel Labs doesn’t…

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Volvo EX30 Is the First Production Car to Feature Natural Fiber Composites (Assemblymag)

FRIBOURG, Switzerland—Volvo Cars is using ampliTex flax fiber composites from Swiss company Bcomp to make optional trim for the dashboard and doors of the new EX30 compact electric SUV. It is the first production vehicle to use the new, lightweight material. While Bcomp’s natural fiber composites have been used in motorsport applications, such as Formula 1,…

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A New 3D Printing Filament Is Made from Recycled Coffee Pods (3D Natives)

As issues related to global warming continue to arise, people around the world are constantly searching for solutions to our environmental concerns. One notable one is seeking ways to address the growing waste issue, with the World Bank estimating that global waste would grow to 3.40 billion tonnes by 2050. It is for this reason that…

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Arris Composites develops natural-fiber composites for its Additive Molding technology (3dadept.com)

Remember Arris? The tech company behind Additive Molding™, a high-speed manufacturing process that aligns continuous carbon fibers and enables the integration of electronic components and multifunctional materials into a single topologically optimized part or component. The R&D team has developed natural-fiber composites with high-performance capabilities to complement its already available bio-nylon resin material being used with carbon and glass fiber.…

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MANUFACTURA’s 3D printed bioceramic bricks made from eggshells raise the bar for eco-friendly building materials (3dprintingindustry.com)

Mexico-based company MANUFACTURA has led “The Eggshell Project” to convert organic waste into a building material, creating new opportunities to ground people’s lives in environmental protection. The research project uses a KUKA KR-150 robotic arm to 3D print a bioceramic created from used eggshells and combines it with sustainable aggregates. The process, when completed, produces building…

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This Original Series Is 100% Focused On Circularity And Sustainable Design (Forbes)

French designer Laurence Carr is on a mission to make sustainability and circularity a mainstream conversation backed by action. Carr is an interior and product designer who has been focused on circular and regenerative design for more than a decade. Her original series, Chez Laurence, runs on EarthxTV, and both seasons focus on the urgent need…

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3D printing provides a creative future where children start to create their own sustainable toys (3D Printing Industry)

Frankfurt start-up Enable 3D and German DIY magazine Selber Machen have collaboratively launched the Print and Play Construction company collection.  The designs were created and presented entirely on a newly developed recycled printing material from Amsterdam-based startup Reflow. Reflow’s bioderived material, which is made with recycled food packaging, is available in a variety of translucent colors.…

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