3D printing has come a long way since its start in the 1980s—today, it can create everything from prosthetics to food, even human tissue. But there’s a catch: most printers still rely on plastics that harm the environment.
Eco-friendly filaments exist, but they’re often too weak for real-world use. That’s where a breakthrough from MIT and the Hasso Plattner Institute comes in: SustainaPrint.
This system blends sustainable and durable materials in one print. Using smart simulations, it reinforces only the high-stress areas with strong plastic, while the rest is printed with greener filament. The result? Up to 70% of the strength of traditional plastics—while cutting down on waste.
From household items to structural parts, these hybrid prints show that sustainability and performance don’t have to be opposites. With SustainaPrint, the future of 3D printing could be both strong and green.
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