3D printer manufacturer Stratasys has published its first sustainability report outlining its environmental, social, and governance activities regarding 3D printing climate action and social impact. Last year, the company formally established its Stratasys Sustainability function and outlined its commitment to achieving circular economy processes, climate action, and social change within the 3D printing sector. The company’s inaugural sustainability report provides benchmarks for its future ESG targets and outlines current initiatives underway to achieve more mindful manufacturing within the 3D printing sector. Mindful manufacturing, according to Stratasys, involves the thoughtful redesign of processes, parts and supply chains through leveraging 3D printing across the product lifecycle to maximize sustainability over time. The report states that while 3D printing is touted as being more environmentally friendly than traditional manufacturing processes, this is not frequently measured. Within its report, Stratasys also outlines its intention to position additive manufacturing at the forefront of localized manufacturing on a global scale. Addressing quality education, Stratasys is partnering with local municipalities to integrate 3D printing into the everyday lives of children’s education, while its commitment to improving industry and infrastructure is focusing on enabling designers, engineers, and manufacturers with local on-demand capabilities to improve quality of life for people across the globe.

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