@article{
author = "Tomec, Dasa Krapez and Oblak, Leon and Kuzman, Manja Kitek and Glavonjić, Branko and Govedić, Teja Bizjak",
year = "2024",
abstract = "center dot In recent years, additive manufacturing has become a regular process in various industries, and consequently there is an increasing need to evaluate the environmental aspects of this technology and its associated materials. In this paper, comparative cradle -to -grave life cycle assessments between a conventional product and a 3D -printed alternative made of polylactic acid (PLA) and PLA-wood material were investigated based on the standard ISO 14044:2006. The environmental impact of each product was quantified for 18 categories. The goal of life cycle assessment (LCA) was to determine whether the use of 3D printed PLA/PLA-wood products can be a sustainable alternative to traditional metal products. The paper presents a case study in which a comparative LCA was conducted. The results show that a metal part manufactured using conventional subtractive processes (milling, drilling, welding, etc.) has a higher environmental impact compared to 3D -printed alternatives made from renewable materials. However, there are many sub -issues that need to be adequately addressed.",
journal = "Drvna industrija",
title = "Environmental Assessment/Evaluation of 3D Printing and 3D Printing with Wood-PLA Composites- Case Study",
pages = "58-49",
number = "1",
volume = "75",
doi = "10.5552/drvind.2024.0107",
url = "conv_1769"
}