Additive Manufacturing can reduce emissions and conserve resources, study says

Production of footwear Additive Manufacturing can reduce emissions and conserve resources, study says

2023-11-16 Source: Stratasys 1 min Reading Time

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Stratasys' latest study, commissioned by Amgta and in collaboration with Dyloan Bond Factory, showcases the environmental impact of additive manufacturing in fashion. The report compares 3D material jetting with traditional methods in producing luxury goods, revealing substantial reductions in CO₂e emissions, raw material usage, water, and energy consumption, while also streamlining the supply chain.

A study revealed that a Stratasys Polyjet material jetting approach can cut CO2e emissions by 24.8 percent in comparison to injection moulding and save 48 percent of stock material across the supply chain.(Source: Stratasys) — A study revealed that a Stratasys Polyjet material jetting approach can cut CO2e emissions by 24.8 percent in comparison to injection moulding and save 48 percent of stock material across the supply chain.
(Source: Stratasys)

3D printing company Stratasys shared the results of a study commissioned by the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (Amgta), that highlights the environmental benefits of additive manufacturing for the fashion industry. The report, “Comparative Analysis: 3D Material Jetting vs Traditional Methods for Designer Luxury Goods,” presents results of a year-long collaboration between Amgta, Stratasys and the Dyloan Bond Factory, a Pattern Group company — the first Italian hub of luxury fashion design and production.

Additive Manufacturing process of logo applique by steps

(Source: Stratasys)

The use case involved the modeling of the transition from traditional manufacturing methods to advanced Additive Manufacturing to create 16,000 units of a logo applique for 8,000 pairs of luxury designer shoes, printed on fabric, produced by the innovative Stratasys J850 Fashion Techatyle printer. The analysis and results of the study revealed:

AM reduces CO₂e emissions by 24.8 percent compared to traditional processes, saving almost one tonne of CO₂e for the production of 16,000 logos for 8,000 pairs of shoes.

It reduces the use of raw materials by 49.9 percent throughout the supply chain, streamlining transportation requirements.

The AM print-to-textile process is waterless, potentially saving over 300,000 litres of water.

AM reduces electrical energy consumption by over 64 percent.

It simplifies the supply chain, reducing the number of technologies required from four to one, and optimising production and logistics stages from twelve to two.

The research was conducted by Reeves Insight, peer reviewed by Acam Aachen Center for Additive Manufacturing.

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