Coastruction innovation

Coastruction, based in the Netherlands, is creating a 3D concrete printing system based on powder bed technology. 

The innovation comes with the premise of rapid decline in the coral reefs around the world. Coral reefs are one of the planet's most important ecosystems. However, they are disappearing at a quicker rate than in any other environment. 

The innovation aims to address the concrete production problem associated with pollution and shapelessness, and the immediate need for a change. The company's method allows for zero-waste 3D printing using a variety of cement and only natural materials. 

The company aims to use sustainable technology to build biomimetic and versatile reefs on-site, while also taking into account the needs of critical species. Their technology significantly reduces the carbon footprint due to their zero-waste process.

Common artificial reef technologies frequently necessitate obtaining concrete from populous areas' location-dependent production facilities. As a result, their service is not suitable for use in remote regions. Coastruction aims to eliminate harmful binding material used by other companies and bring thanks to their innovation, their solution in remote areas. 

The company works with several collaborators such as Federal and municipal governments, maritime contractors, non-governmental organizations, foreign funding institutions, private property owners, and fisheries who are all potential collaborators for  Coastruction.