The Fraunhofer Institute is transforming millions of metric tons of household plastic waste into high-quality 3-D printed ...

Every year, some 5.6 million metric tons of plastic packaging winds up in household waste in Germany after being used just ...

In Germany, about 5.6 million tons of plastic packaging are thrown away every year after just one use. Sadly, less than a ...

D printing has moved beyond conformal cooling, and is being applied to injection molds more broadly. Observations on tooling ...

The "coral defenders" are made of plastic called PHA. Similar to a potato starch, it naturally breaks down when exposed, ...

Researchers have developed 3D-printed foam claimed to be more durable and more recyclable than polymer foam in everyday ...

From seat cushions to mattresses to insulation, foam is everywhere—even if we don't always see it. Now, researchers at The ...

The innovative technology has found countless applications in the automotive world, from tooling to accessories.

Fraunhofer recycles packaging waste into 3D printing material with purity levels of more than 99.8% - suitable for ...

However, following relentless criticism, the 3D-printed bridge was removed in 2023. In the end, the original, centuries-old ...