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Post by soldierreaper on Jun 17, 2014 11:33:28 GMT
The Ekocycle Cube 3D printer is here to lead the way in recycled plastic moulding. Printing from recycled materials this project is a collaboration between 3D Systems, Coca-Cola and Ekocycle.
3D Systems, the company which appointed pop star will.i.am as creative director is pairing with The Coca-Cola Company to print using recycled plastic. It's also teaming with Ekocycle who promotes sustainability. Ekocycle achieves this with "aspirational yet attainable lifestyle products", apparently.
The plastic cartridges which feed the 3D printer are filled with recycled materials. Specifically the plastic is made from recycled plastic drink bottles, which is where The Coca-Cola company can help out. The result is PET plastic filament, unique to this printer. Cubify offers customers a $5 credit for any cartridges returned after use.
The printer will be capable of printing an area of 6 x 6 x 6 inches with a 70-micron resolution.
In the wise words of will.i.am, "Waste is only waste if we waste it". Thank the gadget Gods we have him to help us to save the planet.
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Post by blade on Jun 17, 2014 13:05:45 GMT
Weird....Almost scary how advanced things are becoming. Imagine what other 3d things will be made in the future with this tech. Oh nooooos!!!
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Post by buddhaman on Jun 18, 2014 13:20:50 GMT
Super cool. Now the only issue here is techy ppl will be battling the homeless on recycle day
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