Value Engineering Green Plan for FDM Filament Production

This technical report presents a Value Engineering Green Plan aimed at recycling waste materials into Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) filament. It outlines the integration of additive manufacturing with recycling to promote waste reduction and support sustainable production practices. The report details a systematic approach to transforming various waste types into usable filament, thereby minimizing environmental impact while meeting performance standards. The methodology includes a comprehensive analysis of waste streams and the establishment of a recycling process chain for filament production. It discusses the Value Engineering Job Plan, which encompasses phases such as information gathering, function analysis, creativity, evaluation, and development. Additionally, the report includes case studies demonstrating the feasibility of using recycled materials, such as PET bottles and textile waste, in filament production. The findings aim to foster a circular economy through innovative recycling strategies and sustainable practices in 3D printing.