SD3DP
Sustainable Development with 3D Printing
Our SD3DP offering delivers a hyper-local, community based program, featuring a Circular Plastic Economy that addresses climate change chalenges, while at the same time features revenue generation and local job creation. Here is how it works:
The Three Components of SD3DP
- Collection and material prep
- Training in CAD / Design / 3D Print production
- 3D Print Production Centers
Collection and Prep — Plastic waste is collected locally. (Post consumer, household plastics.) This material is sorted by its type, cleaned and ground up into flake/granulate. Much of this material may be sold to larger regional recycling companies for profit.
Training – Each production center is essentially a service to the community and region, offering items for sale for daily living, created and printed from local recycled plastic. To do this well, local young adults or program participants will be trained in the use of CAD software and design methodologies.
Production – Each local installation will habe a 3D print productio center, with a minimum of two industrial scale printers capable of using regrind recylced plastic. The centers will also have a top-feed granulator, for local production of feedstock.
We want to partner with your organization
Pillar3D is the leader in SD3DP programming. We want to partner with your organization to create SD3DP production centers alongside of your current work, wherever that may be in the world.
What’s in an agreement or contract with Pillar3D for SD3DP services?
- Consulting to initiate the programming in the geographic region and with your organization. Ongoing consulting to setup collection, training and production centers.
- Sale, installation and calibration of equipment onsite; 3D printers, granulators, other as needed.
- Training program and on-going support in design and CAD modeling.
- Optional: Licensing and cloud support for medical devices, such as arm/leg splints.
