world’s first 3D printed boat beluga set sail during milan design week 2021
caracol's 6-arm additive manufacturing system pairs with nextchem's recycled trademark material myreplastTM to produce the sustainably explorative sailing boat
prefer designboom on googlethe sailing boat goes on its first voyage in milan
manufacturing company caracol and green technology business nextchem bring to life beluga, the world’s first 3D printed sailing boat. produced in one piece with recycled materials, the prototype presented officially at milan design week 2021 introduces an immersive experience into the world of large-scale 3D printing and in the possibilities that material upcycling offers.
image courtesy of caracol
the boat’s hull is 3D printed in a single piece with recycled material myreplastTM
italian lomazzo-based manufacturers caracol collaborate with partners nextchem to give beluga its first voyage on the water. traditional methods to produce sailing boats usually entail technologies that require molds and use materials that are more difficult to recycle, such as fiberglass. for this reason, caracol employs its proprietary robotic additive manufacturing system to produce the hull of the sailing boat in a single piece. with the 6-axis robotic arms and recycled material myreplastTM, nextchem’s trademark in upcycling technology, significant advantages in terms of costs, production lead time, and part performance make beluga a sustainable success with high-end requirements.
image courtesy of nextchem
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project info:
name: beluga
manufacturers: caracol, nextchem
partners: euroscatola, yacht club santo stefano, elli, bombeer
year: 2021
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