About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Circular Metallurgy: Design, Technology, Application
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| Presentation Title |
Recycling of Waste Titanium Powder for Additive Manufacturing: A Circular Supply Chain Framework and Life Cycle Assessment |
| Author(s) |
Julie M. Schoenung, Enrique Lavernia, Seth Mehalic, Sherri Monroe, Peter Bocchini, Spencer Thompson, Yash Parikh |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Julie M. Schoenung |
| Abstract Scope |
Metal additive manufacturing (AM), which is rapidly expanding in aerospace and defense applications, provides exceptional opportunities for component fabrication; however, it also results in considerable waste of high-value metallic powders. Recycling this waste back into the AM process, without degradation in part performance, is crucial for establishing a fully circular supply chain. This presentation details a collaborative America Makes-funded project led by EOS North America alongside Northrop Grumman, 6K Additive, NSL Analytical, the National Institute for Aviation Research, Texas A&M University, and the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association to demonstrate the recycling of waste titanium powder for laser powder bed fusion applications. As part of the project, a life cycle assessment (LCA) approach has been used to evaluate the energy and environmental benefits of titanium powder recycling. We will describe the project’s overall scope, focusing on the LCA results and discussing a framework that is transferable to other AM materials. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Sustainability, Additive Manufacturing, Titanium |