3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/environmental/ Wed, 24 May 2023 09:28:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://3dprinting.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-3dp-site-icon-32x32.png Environmental Archives - 3D Printing https://3dprinting.com/environmental/ 32 32 3D Printed Coral Laid Down in Florida Waters - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/3d-printed-coral-laid-down-in-florida-waters/ Wed, 24 May 2023 09:28:28 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=44468 3D Printed Coral Laid Down in Florida Waters A 3D printed concrete reef has been successfully placed in the Florida Oceanographic Society’s Gamefish Lagoon, marking a significant achievement…]]> ALIVEFORM Launches ARMIS 3D Printed Shoe Collection - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/aliveform-launches-armis-3d-printed-shoe-collection/ Thu, 11 May 2023 16:56:45 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=44372 ALIVEFORM, an emerging footwear brand established in 2022, is revolutionizing the future of shoes with its groundbreaking 3D printed designs.…]]> NatureWorks Releases Bio-based Alternative to SLS Nylon - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/natureworks-releases-bio-based-alternative-to-sls-nylon/ Thu, 11 May 2023 07:55:17 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=44369 sugar NatureWorks, a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers, has partnered with Jabil Inc., a global manufacturing solutions provider, to…]]> Duke Engineers 3D Print Environmentally Friendly Transistors with Water - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/duke-engineers-3d-print-environmentally-friendly-transistors-with-water/ Tue, 09 May 2023 15:06:12 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=44354 aerosol jet printer Researchers from Duke University have created fully recyclable, environmentally friendly printed electronic components that use water instead of industrial chemicals…]]> Reconditioning e-Bike Motors with 3D Printed Parts Can Reduce Cost and Waste - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/reconditioning-e-bike-motors-with-printed-parts-can-reduce-cost-and-waste/ Sun, 07 May 2023 09:24:54 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=44330 3D Printed gears A German research team from the Fraunhofer IPA, together with other companies and institutions, has found that e-bike motors can…]]> ORNL Researcher Closing the Gap Between Fundamental Bioscience and Manufacturing - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/ornl-researcher-closing-the-gap-between-fundamental-bioscience-and-manufacturing/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:43:01 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=44239 ORNL A researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is researching ways to create new materials for a greener environment by…]]> Researchers 4D Print Seed-Bot - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/researchers-4d-print-seed-bot/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:12:01 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=44202 4D printed seed-bot Researchers at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa have developed the world’s first 3D printed biodegradable seed robot,…]]> 3D Printed Dirt Coffee Cups Coming Soon - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/3d-printed-dirt-coffee-cups-coming-soon/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:28:06 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=44164 San Francisco and Germany-based startup GaeaStar is set to introduce its 3D printed clay cups to coffee shops in the…]]> 3D Printed Air Diffusion System Wins Award - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/environmental/3d-printed-air-diffusion-system-wins-award/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:38:12 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=44115 diffusion system The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and BVN Architecture have received the Green Building Material/Product Award at the Australian Sustainability…]]> Sneaker Brand Psudo Makes Shoes out of Bottles - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/sneaker-brand-psudo-makes-shoes-out-of-bottles/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:46:34 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=44053 Psudo shoes California-based sneaker manufacturer, Psudo, is redefining sustainable footwear production by balancing environmental goals with a domestic manufacturing model. Founded in…]]> 3D Printing Versus Coastal Erosion - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/3d-printing-versus-coastal-erosion/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:00:44 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=44050 Laying the structures Australian researchers are using biodegradable, 3D printed structures to combat coastal erosion and support the growth of wetland species. Scientists…]]> 3D Printed Bathroom Luxury Faucets Now Available - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/3d-printed-bathroom-luxury-faucets-now-available/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:55:36 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=44041 Waterfall faucet If you like water, then there is a strong chance that you use a faucet pretty regularly. But have you…]]> Mexican Design Studio Prints Ceramics with Eggshells - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/mexican-design-studio-prints-ceramics-with-eggshells/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:25:35 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=43795 Eggshell Bricks Wall Mexico-based company MANUFACTURA is leading “The Eggshell Project,” which converts organic waste (specifically used eggshells) into bioceramic bricks with the…]]> Researchers Create New Superalloy for Turbomachinery - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/researchers-create-new-superalloy-for-turbomachinery/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:39:17 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=43570 Sandia technologist Researchers from Sandia National Laboratories have created a 3D printed superalloy that could help power plants generate more electricity while…]]> 3D Printed Underwater Drone to Head to the Arctic - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/3d-printed-underwater-drone-to-head-to-the-arctic/ Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:00:38 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=43530 Students in the Yonder Deep student organization at UC San Diego are working to develop a low-cost, modular, and fully…]]> Report Shows Construction 3D Printing Can Mitigate Effects of Climate Change - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/report-shows-construction-3d-printing-can-mitigate-effects-of-climate-change/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:26:04 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=43475 wasp 3mt concrete Cement and concrete are two of the most widely used resources in the world, second only to water, and their…]]> International Consortium to Promote Use of 3D Printed Metals in Construction - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/construction/international-consortium-to-promote-use-of-3d-printed-metals-in-construction/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:35:08 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=43472 Tensile test specimen The Politecnico di Milano is leading a “ConstructAdd”, an international consortium of partners in developing metal 3D printing techniques to…]]> Concentrated Solar Power Plants to Use Printed Parts - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/concentrated-solar-power-plants-to-use-printed-parts/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:59:29 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=43196 Cooling Efficiency Concentrated solar power plants work by reflecting sunlight from a mirror or lens into a receiver. Depending on the type…]]> Spanish Company to 3D Print Plant-based Car - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/spanish-company-to-3d-print-plant-based-car/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:26:48 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=42972 Liux chassis Santa Pola based automobile manufacturer Liux has recently unveiled their new electric vehicle, dubbed the Animal. The Animal is an…]]> UMaine Prints Bio-based Wood Fiber House - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/construction/umaine-prints-bio-based-wood-fiber-house/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:51:15 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=42954 bioresins The University of Maine, known for printing large boats with their mammoth polymer extrusion printer, has revealed a house printed…]]> MAGNUM: The Large Format Printer for the Circular Economy - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/magnum-the-large-format-printer-for-the-circular-economy/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:46:49 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=42886 Magnum Plastic waste is a huge problem for the world, which is why many companies are looking to reduce their environmental…]]> Researchers Print Porous Polymers with Salt - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/researchers-print-porous-polymers-with-salt/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:26:41 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=42793 ai-salt Reliance of fossil fuel based plastics is of growing concern for a number of reasons, not least because oil reserves…]]> Pineapple Leaf Fibers Show Promise in Bioplastic Production - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/pineapple-leaf-fibers-show-promise-in-bioplastic-production/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:22:39 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=42676 Pineapple Leaf Fibers Researchers from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Newcastle University in Singapore have been experimenting with the addition of pineapple leaf fibers…]]> Architect Prints Eco-Friendly Chicken Coops with Loam - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/architect-prints-eco-friendly-chicken-coops-with-loam/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:08:49 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=42660 Krisztian Gora A Hungarian architect by the name of Krisztian Gora has been experimenting with ecologically friendly materials, and has turned his…]]> Researchers Print Heavy Metal Ion Remover Tablets - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/researchers-print-heavy-metal-ion-remover-tablets/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 19:25:57 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=42617 Researchers at Clarkson University, New York, have conceived of an eco-friendly method of removing heavy metal ion contaminants from polluted…]]> 3D Printed Ceramic Energy Reactor Research Gets Funding - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/3d-printed-ceramic-energy-reactor-research-gets-funding/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:38:33 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=42386 carbon capture Researchers from Cornell University have been awarded funding from Fuzehub to develop 3D printed chemical reactors for converting CO2 into…]]> Cigarette Butts get New Life as Feedstock - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/cigarette-butts-get-new-life-as-feedstock/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:29:07 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=42342 Used cigarette butts are a huge problem for the oceans of our planet, with one discarded butt being capable of…]]> TU Eindhoven Prints CO2-Eating EV - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/tu-eindhoven-prints-co2-eating-ev/ Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:47:00 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=42141 zem ev A team of students at TU/Eindhoven have utilized 3D printing to build an electric vehicle that, among other ecologically friendly…]]> DOE Awards Funding to Develop Tough Resin Tooling - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/doe-awards-funding-to-develop-tough-resin-tooling/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:02:51 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=41940 polyspectra The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $3 million in funding to two companies aiming to decarbonize manufacturing with robust,…]]> Startup Gets Boost to Turn Scrap PLA into Resin - 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/startup-gets-boost-to-turn-scrap-pla-into-resin/ Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:07:29 +0000 https://3dprinting.com/?p=41873 pla upcycling A team from Washington State University (WSU) has just received funding from the Cougar Cage to develop their process for…]]>