SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 13, 2026Hacker News

Innovative startup pioneers 3D printing with recycled glass

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Vitriform3D, working with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, uses a binder jet 3D printing process to turn crushed recycled glass bottles into countertops, tiles, and wall accents. Instead of energy-intensive traditional recycling, this method layers glass powder and binds it together, keeping waste glass out of landfills while creating high-value building materials.

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