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How a Michigan Factory Uses AI to Turn Plastic Waste into 3D Printer Filament
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a factory in Detroit, Michigan, is using AI-powered sorting and chemical recycling to turn mixed plastic waste into high-quality 3D printer filament. The facility, operated by a startup called ReForm, processes 50 tons of plastic per day, diverting it from landfills and producing filament that sells for $25 per kilogram. Lucas breaks down the technology: near-infrared sensors combined with machine learning identify plastic types at conveyor-belt speed, while a proprietary depolymerization process breaks down polymers into monomers for…
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