Research

A new articifial reefs generation thanks to the D-Shape 3D printer technology

ORION has been developped in partnership with the Italian society D-Shape, pioneer in the articifial reef production from organic component and printed in 3D. D-Shape looks like a giant robot able to print any kind of large building. It is composed of a print head supported by four aluminiuim pylons between which the drawn object will be shaped from its base upwards. Construction is made by a layer deposit as well as an organic binder producing the intented volume. Like antennas, each structure will protect life and nourish its own ecosystem.