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Development of a Polymer Filament Extruder: Recycling 3D Printer Waste
| dc.contributor.author | Guimarães, André | |
| dc.contributor.author | Messias, Samuel | |
| dc.contributor.author | Lopes, João | |
| dc.contributor.author | Salgueiro, José | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gaspar, Daniel | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-02-27T11:47:58Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-02-27T11:47:58Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026 | en_US |
| dc.date.updated | 2026-02-12T22:26:05Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | This article presents the development of a polymer filament extruder to recycle waste from 3D printing. As additive manufacturing grows within Industry 4.0, managing thermoplastic waste like PLA, ABS, and PET has become a key challenge. The proposed modular system includes a shredder, an extrusion unit, and a winding module to produce high-quality filaments with precise dimensions (1.75 ± 0.03 mm), ensuring compatibility with 3D printers. Aligned with circular economy principles, the system promotes material reuse and reduces environmental impact. Results confirm its technical and environmental feasibility, with potential for large-scale use. Future improvements may include recycling other polymers and using smart sensors and algorithms to optimize the process. | eng |
| dc.description.version | info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Guimarães, A.; Messias, S.; Lopes, J.; et al. Development of a Polymer Filament Extruder: Recycling 3D Printer Waste. Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing 2026, 2(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.53941/jmem.2026.100001 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.53941/jmem.2026.100001 | |
| dc.identifier.slug | cv-prod-4286088 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.19/9718 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.peerreviewed | yes | |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
| dc.subject | additive manufacturing | |
| dc.subject | polymer filament extrusion | |
| dc.subject | circular economy in 3D printing | |
| dc.subject | recycling | |
| dc.subject | PLA recycling | |
| dc.subject | sustainable materials engineering | |
| dc.title | Development of a Polymer Filament Extruder: Recycling 3D Printer Waste | en_US |
| dc.type | research article | en_US |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| oaire.citation.issue | 1 | |
| oaire.citation.startPage | 1 | |
| oaire.citation.title | Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing | en_US |
| oaire.citation.volume | 2 | |
| oaire.version | http://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85 | |
| person.familyName | Guimarães | |
| person.givenName | André | |
| person.identifier.ciencia-id | AE12-CE94-82B0 | |
| person.identifier.orcid | 0000-0001-6346-5719 | |
| rcaap.cv.cienciaid | AE12-CE94-82B0 | André Guimarães | |
| rcaap.rights | openAccess | en_US |
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