How it works
Coastruction's technology enables a zero-waste printing process with cement like materials and just water as an activator
Our solution requires less material and reduces transportation emissions
THE PROCESS
Resource-saving production process
With our technology, we can build geometrically complex organic shapes while delivering unprecedented savings on material use. For our designs, we use shapes that are found in nature (biomimicry) and which are optimized to local conditions. The printing process does not require support material for these complex shapes since the unbound powder surrounds the printed shape.
Printing with Precision
Using a printhead, we selectively deposit water onto a bed of dry powder mix, forming solid areas crucial for structure.
Layer-by-Layer Buildup
After printing each layer, the bed lowers, and a new layer of dry mix is added, gradually building the structure with precise adherence.
Cleaning and Curing
Post-processing involves freeing the printed structure from excess powder and curing it for durability and quality.
CIRCULAR AND SUSTAINABLE
Sustainable use of material
With our technology we can build geometrically complex organic shapes while delivering unprecedented savings on material use. For our designs we use shapes that are found in nature (biomimicry) and which are optimized to local conditions. The printing process does not require support material for these complex shapes since the unbound powder surround the printed shape.
Unlike other 3D printing processes, our technology does not use high temperatures nor does it needs chemical additives. Moreover, the raw materials stay in their original condition until the infusion takes place. This eliminates the production of waste since loose material will be used in the next print, unsatisfying prints can be shredded and reused as well.
Our production process enables an endless circle of recycling by returning the excess material to the production process. The flexibility of the printing process is applicable to individual items as well as for production in high quantities.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Locals play a central role
With our technology we want to stimulate local economies. We do this not only by improving the biodiversity and fishing yields on the project site, but also by involving the community.
Our printers are transportable and therefore we can print on-site. During the complete process we collaborate with local knowledge holders to include their know-how in for example the designs. After, we collaborate with local communities and train them to operate the printers.
