BLUEPRINT for Responsible Manufacturing

In this insightful episode of BLUEPRINT , recorded at the Sustainable Manufacturing Expo in California, host Björn Hannappel meets with Rosa Coblens, Stratasys Vice President of Sustainability & Communications, to discuss how the company is actively driving stronger, more profitable business and production outcomes through its Mindful Manufacturing™ approach. Rosa reflects on Stratasys’ evolvi...

In the second part of Episode 12, the conversation shifts from strategy to solutions. Host Björn is joined by Vanessa Seidenschwarz, Sophia Heyl, Sybille Fischer, and Likhith Saliseema to explore how EOS turns its sustainability commitments into tangible value for customers. This episode dives into EOS’s Responsible Products portfolio, spanning polymer and metal materials with reduced or neutral c...

In this milestone episode, we turn the spotlight inward to explore how EOS is translating its purpose of Responsible Manufacturing into a clear and measurable climate strategy. Joined by Marie Langer, CEO and shareholder of the EOS Group, and Florian Mes, CFO of EOS, this episode unpacks the thinking behind EOS’s long-term climate ambitions—and the concrete steps behind them. Marie shares why EOS...

In this thought-provoking episode, host Björn sits down with Tibo Uyttersprot, Head of Sustainability, who offers a compelling deep dive into how Materialise is turning bold climate commitments into tangible progress. From personalized medical implants and lightweight aerospace parts to zero-waste eyewear and beyond, discover how Materialise is pioneering responsible manufacturing across sectors....

Tune in as host Björn chats with plastic materials expert Sophie Mulsant-Kern from Arkema about the important world of circular economy. In this episode, they'll break down the procedure and benefits of a global take-back program for used 3D printing polymer powder and parts. The positive environmental impact of this initiative is backed by a professional Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) which she'll a...

In this episode, Björn interviews Brian Neff, CEO at Sintavia, about the transformative impact of 3D printing on the aerospace industry, focusing on sustainability. Brian discusses how Sintavia’s commitment to eco-friendly practices has become a key business driver. They explore real-world examples of reduced waste and energy consumption, insights from Life Cycle Assessments, and who benefits from...

In the current landscape, it can be challenging to determine if a company's environmental efforts are authentic or merely a form of greenwashing. On the latest episode of the BLUEPRTING Vlog, Bjorn Hannappel sits down with Sherri Monroe, the head of the Additive Manufacturing Green Trade Organization (AMGTA), who works with numerous companies dedicated to sustainability. They discuss the necessary...

In this episode, Björn Hannappel is joined by Jens Hübner, Additive Manufacturing Expert at Siemens. Together, they dive into the innovative world of 3D printing and explore Siemens’ topology-optimized gripper designed for efficiently transporting battery cells, while showcasing a 90% carbon footprint reduction. Together, they dive into the innovative world of 3D printing and explore Siemens' topo...

Have you ever wondered how much greenhouse gas your 3D printing production emits? Host of BLUEPRINT Björn Hannappel sat down with Sustainability Manager Lea Stegemann and Consultant Nameer Syed who developed a carbon calculator, that calculates the cost and CO2e emissions of additively manufactured components. Besides bare numbers, the tool indicates the decisive emission contributors and allows u...

In this 5thepisode, Björn explores the most secret department in his company - the R&D area. He learns from his colleague Marco what role innovations play in ending the climate crisis. System Engineer Markus explains how customers can increase the productivity of their DMLS 3D printers up to 60% thanks to the innovative beam shaping feature. Additive Manufacturing Consultant Davy works with cu...

Follow Björn in this episode to Berlin, where he meets with Stefanie Brickwede, Head of Additive Manufacturing at Deutsche Bahn. Until now, the company printed up to 60,000 spare parts and soundly investigated 3D printing to reduce cost, avoid waste and limit the standstill of trains. In addition to their manufacturing journey, you will discover the most exciting applications and benefits they hav...

Join us for part two of sustainable plastic manufacturing and get exciting information about the first climate and carbon-neutral material for 3D printing. In the opening discussion, our EOS colleague Sam Houston will give you information about the properties of the biobased material and the industries in which it can be applied. Furthermore, Charlotte Herdt from our powder supplier Arkema will ex...

In the second episode, Björn meets with two of his colleagues, polymer material experts, Sybille Fischer and Vanessa Seidenschwarz to discuss where carbon emissions occur during the 3D printing process. Sybille explains what happens to plastics during the process and the consequences this has for part properties. Vanessa gives insights into how users can prevent powder aging during production and...

Björn’s first guests are Sebastian Zenetti, Managing Director and Head of Sales at YOU MAWO, and Sebastian Kilchert, Research Associate at Fraunhofer EMI. YOU MAWO offers customized and sustainably produced eyewear. The study conducted with Fraunhofer EMI proved that YOU MAWO’s frame production is three times more sustainable than the conventional manufacturing process. Sebastian Kilchert explains...

Let’s introduce our new vlog! Meet Björn and get a sneak peek of what you can expect in the following episodes. We are eager to make Responsible Manufacturing the new normal with our partners and customers. Also, get to know our CEO Marie Langer, as she explains how saving resources can help overcome environmental challenges and why 3D printing is the optimal production technology. Get ready and j...