Energy Impact of 3D Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing scaled could result in global energy demand savings of up to 27%*
The biggest challenge humanity faces over the next decades comes from climate change.
Additive manufacturing at scale will have a significant effect on the impact of the global supply chain.
Localised production, reduced inventories, avoided logistics and lower energy costs could significantly reduce energy consumption.
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External additive manufacturing sustainability resources:
TU Delft “The effect of additive manufacturing on global energy demand An assessment using a bottom-up approach” by Verhoef et al
Roland Berger “Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing”