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On the Economic, Environmental, and Sustainability Aspects of 3D Printing toward a Cyclic Economy

by Eugene Caldona, John Ryan Dizon, Alejandro Espera, Rigoberto C Advincula
Publication Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
Page Numbers
507 to 525
Publisher Name
ACS Books
Publisher Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

Industrial manufacturing of materials may achieve, not only increased profit, but also reduced waste generation, energy consumption, and global greenhouse gas emissions through additive manufacturing (AM). This chapter puts into perspectives the ideas and benefits of using 3D printing technology in the manufacture of durable and sustainable materials, enabling high-value reuse toward the promotion of a better cyclic economy.