Forbes October 2, 2022
Jennifer Kite-Powell

The global 3D printing market was $13.84 b in 2021 and is expected to reach $16.75 by the close of 2022. 3D printing is transformative from 3D printing medical implants automotive parts, customized food, drugs and clothing. In 2015 Aprecia Pharmaceuticals’ 3D printed the FDA-approved Spritam levetiracetam. Last month in September 2022, Adidas debuted their 3D printed 4DFWD running shoe.

There are two components necessary in the process of 3D printing, heat and substrate material. Substrate material is the physical structure of a part. Heat is applied to melt the source material so it can be printed into a part.

Substrate materials are made from nylon and other typical plastics that produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at high temperatures. VOCs...

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