Online event
How sustainable is additive manufacturing really?
What role do resource and energy efficiency play in 3D printing? And how can companies use this technology effectively and sustainably?
These and other questions are the focus of our one-to-one online interviews on sustainable additive manufacturing organised by Pro Material Lausitz.
Together with Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jakob Hildebrandt, Professor of Industrial Environmental Protection and Sustainability, and M.Sc. Nikhil Maniyanthotil from Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, we invite you to explore the topic of sustainability in more depth during a personal online interview.
Why choose additive manufacturing?
Additive manufacturing offers great potential for sustainable production. By building components layer by layer, materials can be used in a targeted manner and waste significantly reduced. Furthermore, the technology enables complex, lightweight structures as well as decentralised production, thereby reducing energy consumption and transport distances.
However, sustainability in 3D printing is not a given. Energy consumption, choice of materials, recyclability and product design all play a crucial role. This is precisely where our interviews come in.
Look forward to a mix of short presentations and group discussions in a design thinking format. Take advantage of this free knowledge-sharing opportunity to consult directly with experts on the topics of sustainable design, circularity and recycling.
Topics you can explore in more depth during the interview:
• Sustainable design for additive manufacturing
• Resource and material efficiency in 3D printing
• Energy consumption of different AM technologies
• Recyclability of 3D printing materials
• Use of recycled and bio-based materials
• Decentralised production and shortened supply chains
• Life cycle assessment of 3D-printed products
• Comparison of additive manufacturing and conventional processes using Life Cycle Assessment
• Circular economy in 3D printing
• Sustainable business models with additive manufacturing
• Challenges and limitations of sustainable AM technologies
• Practical examples from industry and research
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jakob Hildebrandt, Professor of Industrial Environmental Protection and Sustainability, and
M.Sc. Nikhil Maniyanthotil, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences – ZIRKON Institute
Dates & Format:
- 🗓 every second Wednesday
- ⏰ 10:00–10:30
- 💻 online (one-to-one interview)
- 👉 request an interview slot now
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