Stratasys H350 Now Powered by New SAF ReLife Solution Capable of Repurposing Waste PA12 Powder as Sustainable Additive Manufacturing Production Parts, at Scale
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) has launched SAF ReLife, an innovative solution that transforms waste PA12 powder from various additive manufacturing processes into high-quality parts using the Stratasys H350 printer. The technology can reduce carbon footprint by up to 89% when powered by renewable energy and lower production costs by 20%. Beta tester Wehl Green reported significant cost savings and improved efficiency, with 48-hour turnaround times. A third-party Life Cycle Assessment by Fraunhofer IPA validated the environmental benefits, showing a 43% carbon footprint reduction using standard German electricity mix.
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) ha lanciato SAF ReLife, una soluzione innovativa che trasforma la polvere di PA12 di scarto proveniente da vari processi di produzione additiva in parti di alta qualità utilizzando la stampante Stratasys H350. La tecnologia può ridurre l'impronta di carbonio fino all'89% quando alimentata da energia rinnovabile e abbattere i costi di produzione del 20%. Il beta tester Wehl Green ha riportato significativi risparmi sui costi e una maggiore efficienza, con tempi di consegna di 48 ore. Una valutazione del ciclo di vita di un terzo, eseguita dal Fraunhofer IPA, ha convalidato i benefici ambientali, mostrando una riduzione del 43% dell'impronta di carbonio utilizzando un mix elettrico tedesco standard.
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) ha lanzado SAF ReLife, una solución innovadora que transforma el polvo de PA12 desechado de varios procesos de fabricación aditiva en piezas de alta calidad utilizando la impresora Stratasys H350. La tecnología puede reducir la huella de carbono hasta en un 89% cuando se alimenta con energía renovable y disminuir los costos de producción en un 20%. El beta tester Wehl Green reportó ahorros significativos en costos y una mejora en la eficiencia, con tiempos de entrega de 48 horas. Una evaluación del ciclo de vida realizada por un tercero, Fraunhofer IPA, validó los beneficios ambientales, mostrando una reducción del 43% en la huella de carbono utilizando un mix eléctrico alemán estándar.
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS)는 SAF ReLife를 출시했습니다. 이 혁신적인 솔루션은 다양한 적층 제조 프로세스에서 발생하는 PA12 폐분말을 Stratasys H350 프린터를 사용하여 고품질 부품으로 변환합니다. 이 기술은 재생 에너지로 작동할 때 탄소 발자국을 최대 89%까지 줄일 수 있으며, 생산 비용을 20%까지 낮출 수 있습니다. 베타 테스터인 Wehl Green은 48시간의 소요 시간으로 상당한 비용 절감과 효율성 향상을 보고했습니다. Fraunhofer IPA에 의한 제3자 생애 주기 평가가 환경적 이점을 확인했으며, 표준 독일 전기 믹스를 사용할 때 탄소 발자국이 43% 감소함을 보여주었습니다.
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) a lancé SAF ReLife, une solution innovante qui transforme les déchets de poudre PA12 issus de divers processus de fabrication additive en pièces de haute qualité à l'aide de l'imprimante Stratasys H350. La technologie peut réduire l'empreinte carbone jusqu'à 89% lorsqu'elle est alimentée par de l'énergie renouvelable et abaisser les coûts de production de 20%. Le testeur beta Wehl Green a signalé des économies de coûts significatives et une amélioration de l'efficacité, avec des délais de traitement de 48 heures. Une évaluation du cycle de vie réalisée par un tiers, Fraunhofer IPA, a validé les avantages environnementaux, montrant une réduction de 43% de l'empreinte carbone en utilisant un mix électrique allemand standard.
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) hat SAF ReLife auf den Markt gebracht, eine innovative Lösung, die Abfall-PA12-Pulver aus verschiedenen additiven Fertigungsprozessen in hochwertige Teile umwandelt, wobei der Stratasys H350-Drucker verwendet wird. Die Technologie kann den CO2-Fußabdruck um bis zu 89% reduzieren, wenn sie mit erneuerbarer Energie betrieben wird, und die Produktionskosten um 20% senken. Der Beta-Tester Wehl Green berichtete von erheblichen Kosteneinsparungen und verbesserter Effizienz mit einer Bearbeitungszeit von 48 Stunden. Eine dritte Lebenszyklusanalyse von Fraunhofer IPA bestätigte die Umweltauswirkungen und zeigte eine Reduzierung des CO2-Fußabdrucks um 43% unter Verwendung eines Standardmixes deutscher Elektrizität.
- Cost reduction of 20% in total cost per part
- Carbon footprint reduction up to 89% with renewable energy sources
- 48-hour turnaround time for new parts delivery
- Successful validation through third-party Life Cycle Assessment
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Insights
The SAF ReLife solution represents a significant technological advancement in additive manufacturing sustainability. The ability to repurpose waste PA12 powder from various printing processes into high-quality parts addresses a critical industry challenge. The
The technology's validation through beta testing at Wehl Green and third-party assessment by Fraunhofer IPA demonstrates its practical viability. The unidirectional print-and-fuse architecture enables consistent quality in production volumes, which is important for industrial adoption. This innovation could reshape the economics of powder-based additive manufacturing by creating a circular economy for materials previously considered waste.
The environmental impact data from Fraunhofer IPA's Life Cycle Assessment is particularly compelling. A
The circular economy approach of converting waste powder into functional parts addresses both resource efficiency and waste reduction challenges in the additive manufacturing industry. This solution aligns with growing regulatory and market pressures for sustainable manufacturing practices, potentially becoming a standard for environmentally conscious production.
Innovative industrial solution enables manufacturers to reduce carbon footprint by up to 89 percent, improves cost and efficiency
The SAF ReLife solution can efficiently repurpose waste PA12 powder from powder bed fusion printers, including high-speed sintering, SLS (selective laser sintering) and jetting build processes for use within the Stratasys H350 printer. This sustainable solution helps customers produce high-quality surface finished parts with powder that otherwise considered waste. This new technology can significantly lower the cost-per part for customers; improve their material efficiency; and reduce their overall carbon footprint per build.
"SAF ReLife gives customers a unique ability to make high-quality parts with powder considered waste from other polymer powder bed fusion processes,” said Neil Hopkinson, Vice President, Additive Manufacturing Technology, Stratasys. “Our patented unidirectional print-and-fuse architecture and thermal control uniquely enable this capability at production volumes."
Wehl Green, a leading service bureau, beta tested SAF ReLife by utilizing their SLS waste to their SAF ReLife. The company reported significant savings of 20 percent in total cost per part and a substantial reduction in waste by turning unused powder into functional parts through a repeatable process using SAF technology. In addition, Wehl Green has been able to turn around new parts and have them delivered within 48 hours for customers, helping them meet demand.
"By utilizing the SAF ReLife technology, we’ve cut production costs while producing parts that meet strict industrial specifications. It’s a game-changer for our competitiveness,” said Javier García, Manager and Co-founder, Wehl Green. “Thanks to Stratasys’ SAF ReLife project, we’ve been able to turn PA12 waste into high-quality parts. This circular economy approach has reduced our environmental impact while maintaining top-tier product standards.”
SAF ReLife is a breakthrough in making additive manufacturing more sustainable, and eco-friendly by addressing a common challenge of what to do with aged powder. To determine the environmental impact, Stratasys partnered with Fraunhofer IPA to conduct a third-party Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to validate the environmental benefits of SAF ReLife. The study revealed that repurposing PA12 waste from powder bed print processes in SAF production can reduce carbon footprint up to
"Our life cycle assessment demonstrates that Stratasys' SAF ReLife PA12 solution can reduce the carbon footprint of the reference print job by
For more information on SAF ReLife, visit www.stratasys.com or visit the Stratasys booth at Formnext 2024 in Hall 12.1 | booth D12.
* Research Data and assumptions:
- The system boundaries were defined as cradle-to-gate, with the functional unit specified as one reference print job*.
- Energy consumption measurements were taken at the Fraunhofer IPA for the reference print job.
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Material consumption data was obtained from the build report. For the standard PA12 a new powder share of
30% was assumed and for ReLife PA12 a share of100% . - The background data modeling for HAF and energy consumption utilized the Ecoinvent 3.9 database.
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The emission factor for standard PA12 was sourced from the literature, while the environmental impacts of SAF ReLife PA12 were accounted as zero, as it is a byproduct of another process (
London , Michael B. (2020): Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment of Multi-Jet Fusion 3D Printing. Master’s Thesis, University ofMichigan ,Michigan ). - The greenhouse gas emissions were calculated using the GWP100 IPCC2013 impact assessment method.
About Stratasys
Stratasys is advancing the shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products, and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage of the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.
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Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statement
The statements in this press release relating to Stratasys’ beliefs regarding the benefits consumers will experience from using the SAF ReLife™, its time of general ability and other statements in this press release are forward-looking statements reflecting management's current expectations and beliefs. These forward-looking statements are based on current information that is, by its nature, subject to rapid and even abrupt change. Due to risks and uncertainties associated with Stratasys' business, actual results could differ materially from those projected or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the degree of our success at introducing new or improved products and solutions that gain market share; the degree of growth of the 3D printing market generally; the impact of potential shifts in the prices or margins of the products that we sell or services that we provide, including due to a shift towards lower-margin products or services; the impact of competition and new technologies; potential further charges against earnings that we could be required to take due to impairment of additional goodwill or other intangible assets; to the extent of our success at successfully consummating acquisitions or investments in new businesses, technologies, products or services; potential changes in our management and board of directors; global market, political and economic conditions, and in the countries in which we operate in particular; risks related to infringement of our intellectual property rights by others or infringement of others' intellectual property rights by us; the extent of our success at maintaining our liquidity and financing our operations and capital needs; the impact of tax regulations on our results of operations and financial condition; and other risk factors set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in Stratasys’ most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 11th, 2024. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made throughout our 2023 Annual Report and our other reports filed with or furnished to the SEC, which are designed to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Any guidance provided, and other forward-looking statements made, in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and Stratasys undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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