DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN METHODOLOGIES, PROCESSES AND MATERIALS IN THE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SECTOR, FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABILITY AND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN METHODOLOGIES, PROCESSES AND MATERIALS IN THE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SECTOR, FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABILITY AND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Print green: Build the future.
AM3-CIRCULAR aims at developing a prototype environmental sustainability assessment system using the Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology. This system uses Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Life Cycle Costing (LCC), and material circularity to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and limit environmental impact in the motorcycle and biomedical sectors.
It proposes an innovative approach that combines the flexibility of on-demand production with the resources of eco-design to maximize the potential of AM, both economically and environmentally.
AM3-CIRCULAR introduces a new industrial strategy capable of meeting consumers’ growing social needs and generating medium- and long-term competitive advantages for companies.
biomedical sector
Additive Manufacturing enables the production of customized medical devices using compatible materials.
motorcycle industry
Strength, lightness, and material performance! These are some of the key pillars considered by Additive Manufacturing in the sector.
mechatronics industry
Additive Manufacturing creates complex mechanical components, optimizing design and reducing production time. It is used for functional prototypes and customized parts.
MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
Additive Manufacturing enables the creation of complex geometries, minimizing production time and waste.
Packaging machinery
Some of these are packaging machines that enable efficient and automated product packaging.
Automated machines
Mechanical components produced through Additive Manufacturing are widely used in various types of automatic machines.
SETTORE BIOMEDICO
Additive Manufacturing enables the production of customized medical devices using compatible materials.
SETTORE MOTOCICLISTICO
Strength, lightness, and material performance! These are some of the key pillars considered by Additive Manufacturing in the sector.
SETTORE MECCATRONICO
L’Additive Manufacturing crea componenti meccanici complessi, ottimizzando la progettazione e riducendo i tempi di produzione.
È utilizzato per prototipi funzionali e parti personalizzate.
COMPONENTISTICA MECCANICA
Additive Manufacturing enables the creation of complex geometries, minimizing production time and waste.
MACCHINE PER PACKAGING
Some of these are packaging machines that enable efficient and automated product packaging.
MACCHINE AUTOMATICHE
Mechanical components produced through Additive Manufacturing are widely used in various types of automatic machines.
ultime news
Towards More Sustainable Production: Progress in LCA and LCC Activities Within the Project 3 JUL 2025
The project is making significant progress in assessing environmental and economic impacts, with ongoing 3D material and process testing by CIRI MAM and Industrial Chemistry. In parallel, partner companies are collaborating on the development of an LCA self-assessment tool.
AM3‑CIRCULAR at R2B 2025: Showcasing Innovation in Additive Manufacturing 26 JUN 2025
On June 25–26, the project took part in R2B – Research to Business with a 3D printer and sustainable prototypes, showcasing how additive manufacturing can truly become circular.
Project Meeting 24 OCT 2024
On October 18, the project team met in Bologna to discuss the project's progress.