Sunglasses manufacturer Yuma launches circular production of 3D printed glasses The development of 3D printing is a sile

Sunglasses manufacturer Yuma launches circular production of 3D printed glasses The development of 3D printing is a silent revolution, and over time, 3D printing has also infiltrated all walks of life. Startups like Roger Bacon were the first to introduce custom 3D printed frames, and a variety of similar companies have followed.

But recently, sunglasses maker Yuma has come up with an eco-friendly concept 鈥?using materials such as renewable bamboo to make frames. Yuma is a small place in Arizona, USA, but it is known as the sunniest place on earth. Founded in Belgium by Sebastiaan de Neubourg, the company has been focusing on local manufacturing and recycling as a "circular economy model".

"We converted the used dashboard into a pile of filaments, and also used recycled PET bottles, refrigerators, and bamboo and wood to explore the selectivity of biomaterials." "Of course, PLA materials are also biodegradable. If it can be mixed with bamboo or other wood fibers, it will be environmentally efficient." What's more, the glasses made from such materials are recyclable.

If a customer buys the first pair of glasses and doesn't like it after a while, they can exchange the first pair for a big discount or cash. Yuma will then reprocess the recycled glasses to achieve resource recycling.

It is understood that Yuma's next plan is to launch a campaign to raise more funds for production. In fact, this can also be seen as a way to verify the viability of the concept. According to the developers, a pair of sunglasses costs around 100 to 150 euros, a fee that will be significantly reduced if the Yuma concept is realized.