3D-printed column made from natural-fiber-reinforced bioplastic
August 31, 2023 – The Fraunhofer WKI, in collaboration with the University of Stuttgart, the Laser Zentrum Hannover and industrial partners, has produced a column made from natural-fiber-reinforced bioplastic by means of 3D printing. The column is currently on display at the Biennale in Venice. With the column, the researchers are demonstrating that 3D-printed materials are also suitable for large components in architecture. The column is part of the “Materials as a Design Tool” exhibition. The projects on display there highlight the application possibilities for biomaterials, for example for the construction sector. The column demonstrator is made from sustainable materials and is recyclable, and, according to Fraunhofer, therefore fits very well into a circular economy for architectural materials.
Photography: Fraunhofer WKI/ReportArch I Andrea Ferro Fotografie
