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== Projects == | |||
As part of the filament extruder team, I am working with 3D printing filaments and the process of making them. This semester I have taken on the project of researching the processes of refining waste materials (wood, glass, etc.) which could then be infused into 3D printing filaments. This project also includes initial research into the testing of these filaments (primarily wood infused) to get a better understanding of their new properties, such as strength, decomposition, and their environmental impact. Along with the reuse of waste materials in 3D printing filament, I have also begun research on HIPS filaments and its potential for reuse after being dissolved in different solvents. I plan to conclude research and begin testing this next semester upon the completion of the filament extruder. | |||
I have also started looking into different ways to reduce plastic waste from the 3D printing we do in our lab. With the goal of being a waste free enterprise in mind. | |||
== Experience == | == Experience == | ||
Revision as of 23:50, 14 December 2017
About Me
- Landon Overesch
- I am an 3rd year Environmental Engineering Student at Michigan Technological University. I play Soccer, run and snowboard. I really enjoy the outdoors, generally hunting, fishing, hiking, and rock climbing. I am part of the Open Source Hardware Enterprise (OSHE). More Specifically, I am part of the filament extruder team.
Interests
- Ecology
- Green processes/technologies
- Waste reuse
Projects
As part of the filament extruder team, I am working with 3D printing filaments and the process of making them. This semester I have taken on the project of researching the processes of refining waste materials (wood, glass, etc.) which could then be infused into 3D printing filaments. This project also includes initial research into the testing of these filaments (primarily wood infused) to get a better understanding of their new properties, such as strength, decomposition, and their environmental impact. Along with the reuse of waste materials in 3D printing filament, I have also begun research on HIPS filaments and its potential for reuse after being dissolved in different solvents. I plan to conclude research and begin testing this next semester upon the completion of the filament extruder.
I have also started looking into different ways to reduce plastic waste from the 3D printing we do in our lab. With the goal of being a waste free enterprise in mind.
Experience
Previous work:
- Managing industrial waste and waste products.
- Beneficial reuse of waste materials .