Tempus 3D, based in British Columbia, is focusing its recycling plans on hard-to-process materials, particularly nylon, which is widely used in 3D-printed parts for O&P devices. Over time, the plastic powder degrades through repeated use and becomes unsuitable for printing. Tempus 3D is working to develop a system that can bring the degraded medium back into the production cycle. The company is also exploring recycling methods for the custom orthotic products they manufacture.
“This has become particularly impactful with the mass adoption of 3D printing in industries like orthotics, prosthetics, and other medical devices,” said Tempus 3D CEO Robert Bleier in an interview with the Trail Times. “The process that Tempus is building will enable us to provide a fully circular solution for our customers and a novel recycling option for otherwise unrecyclable parts for the broader market.”
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