Recycled 3D-Printing Material Cuts Wait Time

Aug-27-18 A 3D-printing material made from recycled plastics could give soldiers a quick way to create new gear.

Developed by a team from the US Army Research Laboratory, the material is made from PET, common in water bottles and other items. In tests using the PET filament material, the team was able to print a long-lead-time military part—a vehicle radio bracket—in just ten hours using the plastic from two water bottles. The team also believes that combining the plastic with other materials could result in an even stronger material with wider-ranging applications.

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