Description

This course covers the different aspects of sustainability in AM. It goes through some examples of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) already performed. It also gives an overview on biopolymers, waste management and other topics. At the end of the course, you will have better idea to assess if it is sustainable to print your part.
It consists of lectures, and reflection on some practical examples.

Objectives

Is it truly sustainable to print my part?
What is the state of the art in AM: biopolymers, greener methods to produce metals and waste management, LCA, …