Questionnaire for 3D printing sector (companies producing 3D filament)

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Questionnaire for 3D printing sector (companies producing 3D filament)

1. Introduction

This survey aims to collect data about companies state-of-art and perspective on bioplastic products. The results will be used to guide biobased plastics adoption in the 3D printing industry.

This study is part of the project "For a sustainable and European value chain of PHA-based materials for high-volume consumer products" (NENU2PHAR), that aims to develop an original route to produce PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) from sustainable and renewable resources: micro-algae biomass using CO2 as carbon source and processed by selected bacterial strains. The consortium is made up of 17 partners, coordinated by “French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission - CEA” from France. LOMARTOV is a partner in charge of the eco-design of the final products, full Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to evaluate and optimize the environmental, economic and social impact of the proposed prototypes, definition of the business methodology and assessing needs and challenges in regulations and standards.

2. Instructions

Please answer to all questions in order to submit a complete questionnaire. It is not possible to save your online response to resume later and therefore the online survey should be completed in one session.

Should you experience any technical difficulties in completing and submitting the online survey, please do not hesitate to contact mmirea@lomartov.com.

By submitting the answer you consent Lomartov to use the information provided in studies, report or other kind of documents. If you have any further questions regarding the scope of the survey please do not hesitate to contact mmirea@lomartov.com.

Thank you for answering this questionnaire and providing us valuable information!

The estimated time to fill in the questionnaire is 5 -7 minutes!

This project has received funding from the Bio Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI-JU) under grant agreement No 887474. The JU receives support from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and the Bio Based Industries Consortium.

The sole responsibility for the content of this publication lies with the authors. It does not necessary reflect the opinion of the JU. The JU is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

Name of the brand *

What is the first word that comes in your mind when thinking at bioplastics?

Please choose the main properties that you consider for switching to producing bioplastic filament:

Biodegradable

Environmentally friendly

Non-toxic

Sustainable

Fair trade

Bio-based

Low carbon footprint

Flexibility

Low weight

Other:

Required

What are the main performance properties that 3D printing filament should have?

Tensile strength and stiffness

Aesthetic properties

Dimensional uniformity across all parts printed from the same CAD model

High compatibility with printing equipment

Easy of printing

Surface quality

Temperature resistance

Other:

Required

What are your specific needs when it comes to produce alternative bioplastic 3D printing filament?

To have the same functional performance or better

To have the same price or lower

To be compatible with company's processes and equipment

To have the same or improved environmental impact

Other:

Required

What do you expect from a bioplastic 3D printing filament?

Ease to use with the actual equipment

Good aesthetic quality and appearance

High tensile strength

No need of specific training

Lower environmental impact

Reduced material to be used

High temperature resistance

Other:

Required

What are the main barriers to bioplastic uptake for 3D printing filament production within your organisation?

Please choose maximum 5 answers.

Higher price

Uncertainty around environmental, economic, and social benefits

Lack of supporting policies

Lack of supporting incentives

Feedstock supply stability

Uncertainty around functional performance

Incompatibility with existing processes or devices

Regulatory challenges in placing the product on the market

Uncertainty about the product behaviour in different conditions

Not enough information about efficiency and life of the product

Poor aspect and appearance - uniformity, quality

Other:

Required

Do you in include already bioplastics in the 3D filament that you produce?

Yes

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Would you consider including bioplastic options for the 3D printing filament you produce? If you already use bioplastic for producing 3D printing filament, please state if you consider increasing the percentage of bioplastic products

Yes

What would be your main motivation for adopting bioplastic for producing 3D printing filament in your company?
*

Please list maximum 3 answers.

Fulfil company's sustainability targets

Fulfil regulation obligations

Using more natural materials for the products

Improved image for consumers

Aligning with the competition

Lower price

Increased performance

Other:

Required

How do you expect to evolve the bioplastic 3D printing industry in the next 5 years?

Increase strongly

Increase slowly

Remain the same

Decrease

I don't know or not sure

For what kind of 3D printing filament do you consider bioplastics most suitable?

State in one word how you feel when recommending bioplastic 3D printing filament.

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