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Startup uses recycled glass for 3D printed products

A startup named Vitriform3D has developed a novel binder jet 3D printing process that utilizes recycled post-consumer glass. Collaborating with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the company is transforming waste glass into products like countertops and tiles. This method combines powdered glass with an adhesive agent, offering a sustainable approach to manufacturing. AI

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    Innovative startup pioneers 3D printing with recycled glass — new ‘binder jet’ process combines powder with adhesive agent in layering technique

    A startup called Vitriform3D has developed an innovative 3D printing process that makes use of the abundance of post-consumer glass for raw material.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Innovative startup pioneers 3D printing with recycled glass — new ‘binder jet’ process combines powder with adhesive agent in layering technique A startup calle

    Innovative startup pioneers 3D printing with recycled glass — new ‘binder jet’ process combines powder with adhesive agent in layering technique A startup called Vitriform3D has developed an innovative 3D printing process that makes use of the abundance of post-consumer glass for…