Archive · 29 Aug 2026
National Workshop Promotes Additive Manufacturing for Sustainable Waste Recycling
A two-day workshop about recycling and 3D-printing began at an engineering college in Bhimavaram.
Experts told students that recycling waste can help protect resources and support the economy.
They encouraged young engineers to research better ways to reuse materials.
One speaker said the Central government had set aside Rs 500 crore for recycling research and projects.
BITS Pilani offered technical help to students who want to work in this area.
The college principal said recycled plastic could be turned into material for 3D printers.
Speakers also discussed making lighter materials from recycled waste.
The college has an Idea Lab and research centres that students can use.
The workshop aims to connect recycling with new manufacturing methods.
A two-day national workshop on additive manufacturing and sustainable waste recycling began at Sagi Ramakrishnam Raju Engineering College in Bhimavaram.
BITS Pilani Associate Professor Pawan Kumar Penumakala urged students and young engineers to pursue material-recycling research.
He said the Central government had allocated Rs 500 crore to educational institutions for recycling-related research and initiatives.
Speakers highlighted recycled plastic as a potential source of 3D-printing filaments and called for developing lightweight recycled materials.
The workshop is being organised with The Institution of Engineers (India), Bhimavaram Local Centre, and includes participation from college research facilities.
- Who
- Dr Pawan Kumar Penumakala, college officials, engineering experts, and participating students and researchers.
- What
- A two-day national-level workshop on ‘Additive Manufacturing for Sustainable Waste Recycling and Circular Production’ began.
- When
- It began on Friday and is scheduled to run for two days.
- Where
- Sagi Ramakrishnam Raju Engineering College in Bhimavaram.
- Why
- The workshop aims to encourage research, innovation, and sustainable industrial practices involving waste recycling and additive manufacturing.
- Workshop duration
- Two days
- Venue
- Sagi Ramakrishnam Raju Engineering College, Bhimavaram
- Central government allocation
- Rs 500 crore for recycling-related research and initiatives at educational institutions
- Chief guest
- Dr Pawan Kumar Penumakala, Associate Professor at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
- Organisers
- Sagi Ramakrishnam Raju Engineering College and The Institution of Engineers (India), Bhimavaram Local Centre
- Highlighted application
- Using recycled plastic to produce 3D-printing filaments
- College facilities
- An Idea Lab and several research centres