Sustainability is a priority for many manufacturing businesses, and rightly so. The planet needs it to be. But in recent years, that priority has dropped, and now cost is king once again. Additive Manufacturing offers some promise for the right applications for both cost and environmental impact, but how do we ensure it makes sense over traditional methods regarding sustainability and profitability? Using a couple of example products/components, we will look at the difference in Cost and CO2e emissions between a range of manufacturing processes, including additive manufacturing, and how the design and material play a huge role in optimizing this balance.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to understand the drivers of embodied carbon in their designs
Upon completion, participants will be able to assess additive parts sustainability credentials relative to other processes
Upon completion, participants will be able to ensure parts are optimized for cost and sustainability for the chosen process
