The European 3D printer filament recycler market is booming, projected to reach US$230.2 million by 2034. Driven by sustainability concerns and government initiatives, the market shows strong growth across key sectors, particularly automotive. Germany and the UK lead the market, with innovation in recycling technologies and materials further fueling expansion.
WATT Fuel Cell has been awarded the 2024 North America Technology Innovation Leadership Award by Frost & Sullivan for its groundbreaking solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems that deliver efficient and sustainable energy solutions. The company’s proprietary additive manufacturing process (AMP) has significantly enhanced production efficiency and product reliability, setting a new benchmark in the fuel cell industry.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone on May 10 by conducting a successful hot test of a liquid rocket engine manufactured using Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology, commonly known as 3D printing. The engine showcased several notable advancements:
– **Reduced Part Count:** By employing the Laser Powder Bed Fusion technique, the number of parts required for the engine was reduced from 14 to just 1, simplifying the production process.
– **Eliminated Weld Joints:** The 3D printing approach eliminated 19 weld joints, enhancing the engine’s reliability and durability.
– **Saved Raw Material:** The reduced part count and elimination of weld joints significantly reduced the raw material usage per engine, resulting in cost savings.
ISRO’s success in developing and testing the 3D-printed rocket engine marks a significant step forward in the advancement of India’s space exploration capabilities.
The America Makes Standards Coordinating Body (AMSC) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) have released a progress report on industry gaps in additive manufacturing (AM). The report, published in 2016, identified 141 standardization gaps and corresponding recommendations across the AM lifecycle areas of design, materials, process control, and more. Of these gaps, 54 are considered high priority, 64 medium priority, and 23 low priority. The report also notes that additional pre-standardization research and development is needed in many cases. The AMSC was launched in 2016 and serves as a cross-sector coordinating body that works to accelerate the development of industry-wide AM standards and specifications. The next gaps progress report is expected to be issued in the fall.
