6 February 2025
Creating Eco-Friendly Products with Innovative 3D Technology
Luleå University of Technology is participating in the newly launched BIO-2-PRINT project (Interreg NPA), where the development of advanced polymer composite materials using 3D printing technologies is at the core. The project aims to reduce environmental impact and create innovative production solutions for a greener future.
In the project, leading researchers and industrial partners collaborate to develop new materials and methods for additive manufacturing. By using sustainable raw materials and groundbreaking manufacturing techniques, they explore how to improve the performance of polymer composite materials while optimizing production to meet the future demands of industries such as automotive and medical technology.
"With the BIO-2-PRINT project, we are taking a step toward a greener industry where advanced polymer composite materials play a central role," says Roberts Joffe, professor of Polymeric Composite Materials at Luleå University of Technology.
The research is based on a combination of theoretical studies, practical experiments, and simulations. The goal is to develop materials with improved mechanical properties that are also more sustainable and resource-efficient. By optimizing the processes for 3D printing, the project paves the way for new solutions across multiple industries.
"By combining innovative 3D printing techniques with sustainable materials, we are developing tools for the industry of the future," says Joffe.
Roberts Joffe, professor of Polymeric Composite Materials at Luleå University of Technology.
"By combining innovative 3D printing techniques with sustainable materials, we are developing tools for the industry of the future," says Joffe.
By developing new production methods, the project contributes to strengthening the industry's competitiveness and promoting sustainable societal development. The results from the BIO-2-PRINT project, which runs from 2025 to 2027 and is funded by the EU's Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic program with co-funding from Region Norrbotten, may become an important piece of the puzzle in the effort towards a future where technological innovation and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.
"The research gives us the tools not only to improve material performance but also to reduce our environmental impact in the long term," says Joffe.
Project Lead Partner: Centria University of Applied Sciences Oy (Finland)
Project Partners: FUTURECAST (Ireland), Munster Technological University (Ireland), Innomost Oy (Finland), Luleå University of Technology (Sweden), Umeå University (Sweden)
Contact
Roberts Joffe
- Professor and Head of Subject
- 0920-491940
- roberts.joffe@ltu.se
- Roberts Joffe
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