New hybrid 3D printing method reduces plastic waste while preserving durability
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MIT researchers developed SustainaPrint, a 3D printing system that selectively reinforces only high-stress areas with stronger plastics while using eco-friendly materials elsewhere. Testing showed that with just 20% reinforcement, objects maintained 70% of full-strength durability, sometimes even outperforming all-strong prints while significantly reducing petroleum-based plastic use.
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