{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"37 - Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing Is a Moving Target","description":"Is additive manufacturing inherently more sustainable than conventional manufacturing methods? Stephanie Hendrixson and Dr. Tim Simpson wade into the various factors that must be considered to make this assessment; dive into some of the research happening in industry and academia on the subject; and discuss why sustainability is such a tricky problem in AM. This episode of AM Radio is brought to you by Formnext Forum: Austin. Mentioned in this episode: \u201cPlastics: Knowledge and Information Taking Shape,\u201d the art exhibit at Penn State University\u2019s Pattee Library in 2017 3D print recycling program at PSU\u2019s Maker Commons How MolyWorks atomizes metal powders in the footprint of a shipping container 6K Additive\u2019s lifecycle analysis on nickel produced through its UniMelt process Results from the Additive Manufacturing Green Trade Association (AMGTA) lifecycle assessment of an aerospace bracket Review paper with Kate Whitefoot on the potential environmental and economic impacts of AM Tom Lauerman\u2019s 3D printed clay creations Icon lunar surface construction system under development Made in the USA podcast Additional Resources:  AM and the circular economy Additive Manufacturing Media\u2019s reporting on sustainability Examples of 3D printed shoes produced on demand, using recyclable materials, made from fewer materials A 3D printed concrete wall ","author_name":"AM Radio","author_url":"http:\/\/amradio.libsyn.com\/website","html":"