EPA Focuses on Potential Emissions from 3D Printing
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Categories: Consumer Protection, Environmental, Product Liability, Technology & E-Commerce

As reported on December 10, 2019 in Hunton’s environmental law blog, “The Nickel Report”, additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, has already found commercial application in various industries and its use is on the rise. 3D printing converts 3D digital models created on a computer or with a scanner into physical objects, usually by successively adding material layer by layer. The process allows manufacturers to make complex designs, rapid prototypes and final products while offering the potential to limit process waste and reduce production costs.

3D printing is no longer a novelty, as manufacturers in the automotive, aviation, medical, consumer goods, entertainment and numerous other industries are integrating 3D printing into their production processes…

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Tags: 3D Printer, 3D Printing, Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions
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