The Lehvoss Group is working with the Italian shipbuilder Livrea Yachts to build the world’s first 3D printed sailboat. Since its design in 2014, the group has been supporting process development and designing its custom-built 3D printed carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic compound special purpose yachts. .
This innovative yacht called the Mini 650 is an ambitious project of two Italian shipbuilders Belvisi and Daniel Cevola. They are building it for the 2019 Separate Atlantic Yacht Race. The Livrea Yacht Company carries out all the simulation and evaluation work projects.
In addition to improved printing hardware - machine extruders and sprays. - They also acquired a new material deposition strategy, patented using fractal-inspired algorithms.
Custom 3D printed materials designed and supplied by the Group are based on high performance thermoplastic polymers such as polyetheretherketone (PEEK). 'In order to achieve the required mechanical properties, these polymers are carbon fibre reinforced performance. It is reported that because of 3D printing components, yachts will Highly competitive. 3D printing greatly reduces the construction time of the yacht and makes it more economical.
In commenting on the cooperation with the Lehvoss Group, Ocore Managing Director said, 'We are very pleased to have this innovative project on board.' The Lehvoss Group is a widely recognized global manufacturer of customized polymer materials. Their sponsorship and our technology The experience of special materials has helped us many driving projects. In addition, we can now turn this technology into applications in other industries.
Lehvoss Group strongly believes that 3D printing is a way to produce higher performance and more competitive parts. De Ross said: 'We are very happy to be a partner for this challenging and exciting project.'