board level by documenting their successes , sharing proof of concept wins and developing case studies illustrating increased efficiencies and innovation .
Sustainability and ESG With the global temperature in 2024 set to be the warmest year on record , it will be harder for governments and business to ignore the growing social , and governance ( ESG ) agenda . While these are complex issues , especially when it comes to manufacturing industries , I believe investors and consumers alike will continue to encourage the development of a circular economy and the reduction of carbon emissions . AM ’ s role in local and
While standards bodies like ASTM have developed a range of AM-specific global standards , there is still work to be done .
on-demand manufacturing can help to reduce the monetary and environmental costs of waste , energy consumption , and shipping , but there is more to be done .
The industry is already asking questions and exploring issues like : how plastic from processes like 3D printing can be reused , how production waste can be recycled and how we can develop strong , robust filament from recycled materials . I think we will see a move in the AM community toward research and advances in more sustainable materials and processes not just in 2024 , but in the years ahead .
As it continues to become smarter , faster , more accurate , efficient , and – undoubtedly – more sustainable , AM will become a more integral part of production lines and manufacturing processes . I believe that in 2024 , we will see more additive technology at work on factory floors around the world .
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