Essays about: "3D Filament Recycling"

Found 5 essays containing the words 3D Filament Recycling.

  1. 1. 3D Printing as a Path to Circular Economy: An analysis on the supply chain barriers

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Thiago Mazzeo Domingues de Castro; Alexander Reza Ramsey; [2021]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Additive Manufacturing; 3D Printing; Polymers Recycling; 3D Filament Recycling; 3D Printing Supply Chain Segments; Barriers to Circular Economy; Supply Chain Barrier.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Worldwide plastic production is expected to reach an amount of 34 billion tons by 2050, and a large portion of plastic used is for single-use packaging and low-cost consumer plastic products that are discarded. It is important to have a path to a circular economy by recycling and producing locally. READ MORE

  3. 2. Experimental Investigation on Filament Extrusion using recycled materials.

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Rydberglaboratoriet för tillämpad naturvetenskap (RLAS)

    Author : Syed Muhammad Raza; Dilawar Singh; [2020]
    Keywords : Fused Deposition Modeling;

    Abstract : Plastics have become an essential part of our lives whether it is a food container or a high-tech medical instrument or just ordinary household item. Various advantages and disadvantages of plastics co-exist and hence it is difficult to eliminate the usage of plastic materials in everyday life. READ MORE

  4. 3. Recycling of Polypropylene and Polyamide Blends Using Thermomechanical Recycling

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Nazariy Voytyuk; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The aim of the thesis was to recycle a common carpet waste containing polyamide 6 (PA6) and polypropylene (PP) polymers with thermomechanical recycling. The produced products were compared to neat polymer materials. The recycled material underwent the thermomechanical process which includes shredding and extruding. READ MORE

  5. 4. Direct pellet extruder developed for LEDC - 3D print with recycled materials

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Paolo von Krogh; [2018]
    Keywords : LEDC; 3D-printing; recycling; sustainability; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The thesis is to develop a 3D printer that easily and conveniently can print with recycled plastic such as PET bottles, plastic packaging and much more. The printer will be designed according to the needs of a developing country. READ MORE

  6. 5. Using Old Tires as 3D-Printing Material

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Max Troedsson; [2016]
    Keywords : 3D-printing; recycling; low-cost; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Like with printers, material used for 3D­printing is what makes it expensive, especially if the printer is meant to be low­cost. Can used tires be the solution? This thesis proves that old tires can be turned into a usable granulate, with simple means. Then 3D­printing could be made accessible to people of lesser means.. READ MORE