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Inside Pegasus, the First 3D Printed Superyacht

The first 3D printed superyacht in history is a solar-electric hydrogen hybrid with zero emissions.

By Bea Isaacson

In an exciting world first, the Pegasus superyacht has been successfully 3D printed by Jozeph Forakis. Constructed to be ‘virtually invisible’ both visually and environmentally, the design company is evidently prioritizing sustainability, with the first 3D-printed superyacht also being a solar-electric hydrogen hybrid and zero emissions.

Robotic 3D printing was used to create the mesh framework for integrating both the superyacht’s hull and superstructure. In what will set the industry precedent, the structure is phenomenally strong and lightweight, all whilst using considerably less energy, material, space and waste compared to conventional means of construction.

A bastion of innovation in his industry, Forakis has been at the helm of some of the world’s most exciting product designs over the past few decades. Previous design concepts of his include the award-winning Logitech Cordless Mousman Pro, which transformed the computer mouse design, and the Havana lamp, which is now included in the permanent collection of New York City’s Museum of Modern Art.

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“Now is the time for courageous leaps towards our collective sustainable future,” Joseph Forakis said of Pegasus. “Pegasus is a bold but achievable vision for the near future of the superyacht industry, where man and machine live in harmony with nature, rather than compromising it.”

Coming in at 288 ft, the exterior design of Pegasus features a ‘wings’ structure, in which the multi-tiered superstructure includes mirrored glass that reflects the sky and sea of the superyacht’s surroundings.

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The glass powers electrolyzers that extract H2 from seawater through its transparent solar panels. Fuel cells subsequently convert H2 to electricity, which is stored in batteries for powering azimuth pods and hotel systems.

The interior of the 3D-printed superyacht is centered around a hydroponic garden monument designed to honor nature. Named the ‘Tree of Life’, the nucleus of the garden provides fresh food and air purification. Its base can be found in a reflecting pool on the lower deck and will extend upwards to all four levels of the ship.

Guest lounges are spaciously designed to also evoke nature, with living greenery and copious daylight streaming inside the superyacht. Also featured is a pool club with open balconies that can transform into a helipad, and an open beach club located at the aft of the ship.

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“At Jozeph Forakis design, our experience designing across many industries gives us unique exposure and perspective to various new technology and innovation verticals,” Forakis continued.

“The aimed added value here is the design vision that guides the skilled selection, research, development, and transfer of several critical technologies from disparate industries… to create a unique composition that helps fulfill that vision as a harmonious, original design.”

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3D Printed Superyacht Concept Unveiled

February 3, 2023

Designer Jozeph Forakis has recently unveiled the world’s first 3D printed superyacht, the 88-metre Pegasus concept. The yacht is designed to be sustainable and virtually invisible” thanks to mirrored facades that reflect the ocean and sky, mounted to the exterior of the yacht.

The construction of Pegasus will use robotic 3D printing to create a mesh framework, which will be more energy, waste, space and material efficient compared to conventional construction. Jozeph Forakis is known for his innovative designs and is considered a disruptive force in the superyacht industry.

The yacht runs on solar energy, converting seawater into hydrogen, producing zero emissions and offering an infinite range.

The interior spaces of Pegasus offer a minimalist design combined with living nature, including a hydroponic garden, wellness zen garden and reflective pool. The yacht will feature a hydroponic “tree of life” that will pass through multiple decks, providing food for passengers.

The top level is exclusive to the owner with a forward-facing primary suite and various luxurious amenities.

While Forakis has a background in biomedical research, his work as a designer has seen him working in marine architecture before, as he previously designed the CLX96 SAV – Sea Activity Vessel, which was first shown at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

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The Future of Yachting: Forakis’ 3D Printed PEGASUS Superyacht Concept

The PEGASUS 88M is set to be the world’s first 3d printed superyacht

When 3D printing first hit the scene in the early 1980s, people struggled to imagine how this new technology would integrate into life. However, as technology advanced, people began to see how 3D printing was not only a part of life but taking it to the next level. Fast forward to today, and it’s impossible to deny that 3D printing has revolutionized many industries and the lives of people all over the globe.

There has been no shortage of incredible ideas brought to life via 3D printing, but this one may be the best yet. The newest 3D project that has people in awe is a futuristic superyacht concept. Created by international designer Jozeph Forakis , the PEGASUS 88M superyacht is the first 3D-printed superyacht ever designed. He envisions that his robotically printed vessel will be ready for introduction in 2030.

The fact that this superyacht is 3D printed isn’t the only thing that will wow you. Forakis designed this craft to have zero emissions. It features transparent solar panels that generate electricity for the electrolyzers to extract hydrogen (H2) from seawater. That hydrogen is then transformed into electricity by fuel cells and stored in lithium-ion batteries to power the azimuth pods and all systems, including hotel operations.

The first thing you’ll notice inside the superyacht is the “Tree of Life” hydroponic garden that grows fresh food and helps to purify the air. The tree starts from a reflecting pool on the lower deck and extends up through all four levels of the yacht, serving as a monument to Mother Nature.

Minimalism and living nature are integral to the design throughout the yacht, including live greenery and natural light everywhere you turn.

PEGASUS was built to blend right in with the ocean itself as to be almost invisible. It does this via mirrored glass “wings” that reflect the yacht’s surroundings and let light pour inside.

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This yacht is a prime example of the ways in which 3D printing is shifting the luxury market. This technology allows for greater customization to make luxury items even more unique. On top of that, 3D printing enables greater attention to detail. And that detail means the highest standards of quality, as is certainly the case with PEGASUS 88M.

In terms of the environment, 3D printing such as that used in PEGASUS has the power to create items that are strong and lightweight and use less energy, material, waste, and time than standard construction processes. It is often a more sustainable way to create, and more artists and designers are jumping on board.

3D printing has evolved to become a beautiful medium for creative expression. With advancements in materials and printing technology, artists and designers such as Jozeph Forakis can now print intricate and detailed items of all kinds—from a watch to a superyacht. Additionally, the availability of affordable and user-friendly 3D printing options has made it more accessible for artists to bring their designs to life. As a result, 3D printing has opened up new avenues for both artistic expression and creative collaboration between artists, designers, and makers.

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• A jaw-dropping 88m vessel dubbed the ‘Pegasus’ will become the world’s first 3D printed invisible superyacht.

A renowned Italian designer, Jozeph Forakis , has revealed his plans to create the world’s first 3D printed superyacht. To reflect the sky and sea, this superyacht will be outfitted with hidden reflective solar wings and constructed entirely of mirrored glass.

The Pegasus 88m yacht will be a true zero-emissions yacht that is invisible in both design and environmental impact.

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The concept for this futuristic yacht was conceived on a beach on the Greek island of Koufonissi. Jozeph was inspired to design a yacht that was as close to the sea and nature as possible, made of clouds that floated above the waterline and became almost invisible.

With this concept in mind, Jozeph imagined the yacht and decided that it would be powered by a combination of hydrogen and solar-electric power from secret solar wings tucked away inside the yacht’s glass. He hopes to finish this project by 2030.

Forakis and his team at jozeph forakis design composed a symphony of selected advanced technologies (existing and in development) to achieve unprecedented levels of sustainability, range, and structural integrity.

“I was inspired to create a yacht as close to the sea and nature as possible, made of clouds floating above the waterline. I wanted to honour nature by blending into it, becoming virtually invisible. Now is the time for courageous leaps toward our collective sustainable future.” – Jozeph Forakis, a renowned Italian designer

Forakis hopes that his design will inspire innovative and environmentally friendly yacht designs in the future.

Forakis added, “Pegasus is a bold but achievable vision for the near future of the superyacht industry, where man and machine live in harmony with nature rather than competing or compromising it.”

3D Printed Superyacht

A mesh framework for the vessel will be created using a 3D printer, resulting in a lightweight yet strong structure that uses less time, waste, and energy than traditional construction. According to reports, the team will use robotic 3D printing to create a mesh framework that will integrate both the hull and the superstructure.

The multi-level “Tree of Life” – a living, breathing monument to mother nature and the nucleus of the hydroponic garden providing fresh food and air purification – is the centerpiece of the futuristic interior design.

The garden will be designed to wrap around a spiral staircase that connects the four levels, where guests will be able to access spacious lounges with 360-degree views of the seascape. The top deck features a 15-metre-long suite reserved for the owner, complete with a private terrace and floor-to-ceiling glass doors.

If guests want to unwind, the lower deck features a ‘Zen garden’ and a tranquil reflecting pool.

The yacht also has an open beach club that can be converted into a closed solarium for guests’ enjoyment.

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Marshall’s views on 3D printed yachts are from an article in Futureyachts , a Boat International bookazine. The interview itself sprung from a presentation Marshall gave at the 2017  Superyacht Design Symposium.

According to Marshall, entire superyachts, including the interiors, could be created with 3D-additive printing. One of the greatest advantages of 3D printing over conventional construction technologies is waste reduction. “Additive manufacturing is changing the playing field. In the very near future, we will be using it to build superior yachts that have significant material reductions and much smaller carbon footprints,” Marshall said.

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“Typically in a shipyard, you see about 15 to 20 percent raw material wastage,” Marshall continued. With 3D printing, it’s around 2 percent, so it’s a huge savings in material, a huge savings in labor.”

Marshall also says yachts will be 3D-printed using titanium. Titanium is relatively lightweight compared to steel, which means higher boat speed with less power. If the metal was also used to 3D print yacht interiors, which could later be covered with wood veneers and stone work, fire protection is an added benefit. Titanium’s melting point is about 300 degrees centigrade higher than steel. Titanium also doesn’t corrode and is bio-compatible — that’s why titanium can be used in human bone replacement implants – so maintenance won’t be as much of an issue.

How soon can we expect to see 3D-printed yachts and superyachts? Marshall said the technology for 3D printing with titanium is available now but needs to scale up.

A next-generation 3D printer due in late 2017 will be ready to print large-scale parts. According to Marshall, an even larger scale printer coming online in 2020 will jump up the size considerably. In the mid 20’s he thinks the yacht industry will be printing entire six-meter (19.6 feet) yacht tenders in one step.

“We picture by 2030 we’ll probably be fairly close to 3D printing full-scale metal structures on boats and interiors will come after that,” Marshall said.

Faster construction with 3D-printed yachts could mean a reduction from two or three years to as short as 90 days to print a 45-meter (148-foot) superyacht.

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First 3D printed superyacht camouflages with the waves to become invisible both visually and environmentally

You can only know the limit of possibility when you attempt the impossible. However, it may require you to swim against the tide or attempt a complete transformation of what is considered a norm. Jozeph Forakis, and his strategic design agency, tread the thin line of distinctiveness with the introduction of the world’s first 3D-printed superyacht. It is envisioned with a multitude of sustainability features and “Tree of Live” as its centerpiece.

Forakis has conceived the 88M Pegasus as the superyacht of the future. With a layout that renders it completely invisible floating on water, it operates completely emissions-free. The two aspects have left the luxury yacht industry with a gaping mouth in awe.

Designer: Jozeph Forakis

The yacht is planned with a glass structure embedding transparent solar panels, which take care of power needs, and reflect the water to help the yacht camouflage with it. The construction will be handled in a never attempted format: the process would involve robotic 3D printing to devise a strong but lightweight mesh-like superstructure and hull.

This construction process will ensure the use of lesser material, energy, time, and waste compared to traditional yacht-making techniques. So in addition to producing zero carbon emissions during operation, the Pegasus, will also have a minimal possible carbon footprint in manufacturing and delivery.

Forakis has conceived the yacht on a beach in Koufonisia island, Greece. Explaining the objective behind the idea, Forakis said, “I was inspired to create a yacht as close to the sea and nature as possible, made of clouds floating above the waterline. I wanted to honor nature by blending into it, becoming virtually invisible.”

The 88M Pegasus is unique in more ways than we have discussed. The solar-powered concept even attempts to add more sustainability with the idea to convert seawater to hydrogen (using solar energy) to run the vessel for longer. The hybrid model uses fuel cells to convert H2 into electricity which can be stored in Li-ion batteries onboard.

The aft accommodates an open beach club with an oversized jacuzzi. The forward pool club has an aquarium-esque lap pool and horizontal windows that open to become balconies. When closed, the pool functions as the onboard helipad. Expected to see the light of day by 2030, the conceptual superyacht’s sustainable nature is also carried to the interiors where a ‘Tree of Life’ rests as a centerpiece in the yacht’s hydroponic garden that will ensure fresh food and clean air to the occupants.

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Espen Øino holds a 3D-printed model of a yacht up to his laptop camera. “We use 3D printing for quickly printing out models to evaluate,” explains the celebrated naval architect. “The more you look at a virtual model on a screen the more you feel the need to physically touch it and feel how the hull shape is.”

Øino states that 3D printing “is going to revolutionise boatbuilding”. Circuitry could be printed inside a hull without cable trays. Local geometries and structural arrangements will not be based upon accessibility for a welder or engineer to do their job. “It’s really promising because once we have different printing heads with different materials you can optimise structures.” The timescale? “Don’t get too excited,” warns Øino. Printing entire superyachts are still some way off.

Last December the excitement was palpable as one of Scandinavia’s best-selling runabout models powered along Sweden’s blustery west coast. But this version of the 4.2-metre Pioner 14 Active was different. It had been printed in just three days, entirely in one piece. No moulds, no tools and minimal labour required. The build wasted just four per cent of raw material.  The boat could have been printed in sky blue or shocking pink. The style-conscious Swedes chose black.

In the three leading yacht manufacturing nations of Italy, the Netherlands and Turkey, dozens of designers, shipyards and service companies are using 3D printers to create models,  parts and entire boats in very different ways. It’s a fragmented market buzzing with ideas, yet one that’s breaking convention with every passing month.

Also last December, Rotterdam startup Tanaruz clicked “print” on the tender of the future. Tanaruz’s runabouts (from €15,000, and 4.5 metres to 7.5 metres in length) look like the eco-chic offspring Nike and Apple, with swooshing lines and ice-white interiors. The range envisions a voyage without fossil fuels. Solar panels are seamlessly integrated into the boat’s design and can maintain the digital display, trip data and 48V electric engines, which are backed up with a rechargeable battery. The company’s third hull, printed in March 2022, putters down the Rotte River at its top speed of six knots.

Tanaruz imagines a Tesla-like world without brokers too: models are customised via an app (toggle to vary length, colour, cushions and power pack) then delivered by truck two weeks later across Europe.

Naval architect and Tanaruz co-founder Alexey Shifman explains the allure. “With 3D printing, I don’t need welders or specialists with different knowledge,” he asserts. “I don’t need to build a shipyard; [all that’s required is] one or two people working around a printer.” In the 3D future, bigger boats won’t blow the budget. “With a GRP boat, if you go from five to 10 metres you need four times more people. If we printed bigger it simply doesn’t matter.”

Key to costings at Tanaruz is the company’s belief in a circular economy. Around 99 per cent of the boat is made from recycled polypropylene left by factories across Belgium, mixed with discarded glass fibre. Both waste materials are incredibly cheap. Its Track Motion printer made by Swiss-Swedish robot manufacturer ABB (the pricey bit at around €350,000) eats up to 30 kilograms of plastic flakes an hour, while building the boat layer by layer. Although a 500-kilogram, five-metre-long boat takes around 60 hours to produce, as printing curves and corners takes patience – even for a robot.

Here’s the fun bit. “We can shred and reuse each Tanaruz boat five times,” explains Shifman. “A client can recycle a boat back to us to reprint into one that’s bigger, smaller, a different colour or design for a small fee. It’s a closed circle.” With Tanaruz’s tech, it would be practical to change your little electric tender every couple of years.

Across the Netherlands, Feadship uses 3D printing to speed up the production process, says lead exterior engineer Jitze van Zelst. “More than 10 years ago we started with small items.” In particular objects that took too long to produce elsewhere or were tricky to procure by other means, like bespoke stainless-steel fittings for a railing. “On one recent yacht we installed 100 of these 3D-printed brushes for cabinet door knobs,” continues van Zelst. Feadship owns its own printers and a network of 3D-printing specialists. “In the future, crew might be able to print their own spare parts on board.”

Note that most yacht spares will have to be printed in metal, which comes at a cost. While a 30-centimetre-long resin printer can be snapped up for €2,500, a similar-sized unit to print in aluminium or stainless steel can easily touch half a million euros. Yet 3D-printing converts state that the process is like printing money. Firstly as there is so little waste, and secondly as so little material is needed because handrails, drains and other deck items can have an 80 per cent hollow latticework interior, thereby paving the way for lighter boats too.

The naval architect who can best envisage a printed metal future is Greg Marshall . “When we learned that GE was printing turbines, that was our big watershed moment,” remembers the Canadian yacht designer, who started experimenting with 3D printing around  18 years ago. “We flew down to Concept Laser [a German manufacturing company with a subsidiary in Dallas] and were just blown away by what they were printing in metal.” Marshall says that metal printers, the largest of which can currently craft an object around 75 centimetres long, are best used when designers wish to combine a huge amount of complexity with minimal material outlay. “My belief is that artists are going to rule the 3D-printed world,” because any shape is possible to produce. “We’re not buying this from a manufacturer. We can have [the design] suit the boat exactly how we want.”

There’s a second factor in the metal printing stakes. As materials are used so sparingly during the printing process, “in the next 10 years” printers might be able to produce an entire boat from titanium, which has the greatest strength-to-density ratio of any metallic element. “Because titanium doesn’t corrode, all of a sudden you can make tiny little pipes to do all sorts of things,” continues Marshall. These include “drain details in the decks themselves or miles and miles of cooling lines that take seawater, blow it through the boat, and keep all the decks cool.” The technology is already there to print hinges on doors or sinks in the heads, with the possibility to physically print wiring into a boat so that a shipyard doesn’t have to draw cables. To build a full-sized boat, “what you have to do is increase the size of the machine. That’s just a scaling thing.”

Printing in metal opens up other opportunities. “We can go down to three microns (.003mm),” explains Marshall. This creates the quality of production in terms of measurement and cutting that one might expect on an iPhone and a more complex finish possible than on a GRP-moulded boat. Better still, if a designer wishes to colourise their titanium prior to printing, a paint job could become a thing of the past.

What about the holy grail of 3D printing on board a yacht? “They just loaded [a 3D printer] on one of the big aircraft carriers,” he continues. “It’s not an inexpensive  way to produce parts, but if you’re in Antarctica and you don’t have a choice…”

In Milan, printing experts Moi Composites have floated yet another 3D business model: bringing the latest printing deck directly to shipyards. The backstory is that three sea-loving scientists spent years creating their own specialist printing materials. These are mainly based around fibreglass, carbon fibre or Kevlar, mixed with a resin that solidifies directly after printing – imagine the world’s most expensive printer cartridge. Other firms have struggled with generic plastics. Their conventional printers melt coils of plastic that harden slowly and frequently get doused in the dust – a nightmare in terms of finish.

“Our materials are also much stronger and more lightweight, as well as resistant to chemicals and heat,” says Moi Composites’ chief technical officer Michele Tonizzo. To prove it, they printed a one-of-a-kind boat called MAMBO for the Genoa Boat Show in 2020. The vessel is a wave-like sculpture capable of 26 knots, crafted by robots that worked through the night to push nautical engineering to the limit. “It’s not supposed to look conventional,” says Tonizzo, but more of a showpiece of what 3D-printing technology can produce. “[ MAMBO ] is elegant, crazy, and it would have been impossible to achieve with normal methods.”

Could a shipyard send Moi Composites a set of naval architect drawings to print out? “We did a project with Sanlorenzo to produce parts for its newly designed boat and shorten the time to market,” Tonizzo says. “We are also enabling manufacturers to print parts by themselves by providing them with our 3D-printing system.”

Tonizzo claims that while he has the space to print an entire small boat “it’s better to install a machine directly at a shipyard where the experts are”. Potentially Tonizzo and his colleagues could test a yacht concept in Milan, tailor the machine to a shipyard’s needs, then transport it to Livorno or Ancona and train people how to operate it. The price of this? Tonizzo remains tight-lipped, but it’s likely to be similar to the price of a snazzy apartment in Milan.

Back in the Netherlands, Marnix Hoekstra, co-creative director at Vripack , enjoys a daily dose of 3D. “Earlier this week our team designed some railings,” he says. “We couldn’t decide on the scale so we just printed them off.” A webcam was recently positioned above the 3D office printer, allowing Vripack staff to print around-the-clock from home. “Recently we used it to print an art piece to install on a yacht that was impossible to make by hand.” The complete steering console of a yacht has also been 3D printed.

Hoekstra shows me a set of superyacht models that his colleagues have printed out. “Here is a 60-metre currently in build with Alia Yachts . Next to it is a sportsfisher in build with Royal Huisman .” At Vripack, blocks of each 3D model are printed then glued together – “a bit like how you build a ship,” laughs Hoekstra. By making precise printed samples, “three or four feet in length”, the Vripack team “can judge sheers, angles, the flare of a bow. You get a good visual compared to virtual reality. It’s an actual model.”

Will 3D printers be installed inside every engine room in future? “ Gene Machine , an Amels yacht, has 3D printers on board,” continues Hoekstra, as does the Nobiskrug Artefact , but he believes the process of printing tough-as-nails spares is “still a bit more talk than practice”. In the future that might change. “What everybody will find out is that the printing itself isn’t difficult because the machine does it.” Hoekstra believes that younger crews will be trained to use the tech. “We’re already seeing scanning apps on the new high-end phones,” he continues, which could photograph a broken bolt or propeller. “From that scan, it automatically transfers to a printable model,” which could be sent to a printer on board.

So will we see entire yachts printed with no moulds, little waste and few staff in the near future? “Yes, I have no doubt,” says Hoekstra. “They can print food, so there’s no end to the materials used to print. Anybody who thinks differently will be disrupted. With quality labour being so short, robots will take over  many tasks.”

First published in the November 2022 issue of BOAT International. Get this magazine sent straight to your door, or subscribe and never miss an issue.

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7 Best 3D Printed Boats in 2023

Written by: 3DSourced

February 20, 2024

3D printed boats have seen a lot of developments in recent years, and have yielded some impressive results, overall showing a lot of promise for exciting and environmentally friendly vessels.

In this guide I’ll be showing you some of my favorite examples of companies making huge waves in 3D printing boat technology, everything from upcoming luxury liners to customizable sloops made from recycled materials.

Solvit3D – 3D Printed Boat Parts

Top 3d printed boats projects, 3dirigo – the largest 3d printed boat from the university of maine.

• Company: University of Maine
• Price: Not For Sale
• Where to Learn more: 3Dirigo and Guinness World Records Official Site

University of Maine Composites Center research team broke three Guinness World Records with 3Dirigo, the largest 3D printed boat to date , weighing 2.2 tonnes and measuring 7.62 meters.

Created in just 72 hours with a plastic-wood cellulose mix, this milestone was achieved using a 3D printer developed in partnership with Ingersoll Machine Tools. This wasn’t the only example of such a partnership, as the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures department has since worked in military equipment development in 2022 .

Capable of additive and precise subtractive manufacturing, the printer can prototype for defense, civil, and infrastructural applications. With a capacity to print objects up to 100 ft long, 22ft wide, 10ft high, and a rate of 500 pounds per hour, UMaine has found itself a real game changer.

The same 3D printer drew the attention of the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command for deployable shelter systems production, with the UMaine presenting a 3D printed army communication shelter alongside 3Dirigo.

Tanaruz Boats – Customized 3D Printed Boats

• Company: Tanaruz
• Price: $16,000+ (Price varies depending on model and customization options)
• Where to Buy: Tanaruz Boats

One of the biggest advantages of 3D printed boats is customization. Dutch start-up company Tanaruz offers fully personalizable 3D printed boats made to order via their app.

From this app you can select the model, shape, color, and even engine type to get exactly the boat you’d like using additive manufacturing to maximize efficiency and precision.

With the cost-cutting advantage of 3D printing, the Tanaruz team makes their boats very affordable for most customers without sacrificing quality. For just a €500 (~$556) deposit, you can reserve your dream 3D printed boat.

Pegasus 88m – The Carbon-Neutral Superyacht

• Designer: Jozef Forakis
• Price: Not Yet Released
• Where to Learn More: Pegasus 88m

The Pegasus 88m is a 3D printed ‘superyacht’ that even in 2023 only really exists on paper, but is still well worth talking about. Designed as a completely carbon neutral 3D printed luxury boat, it was conceived with nature a the forefront of designer Jozef Forakis’ mind.

Solar powered panels power electrolyzers that convert seawater into hydrogen, which is then stored in long-term tanks for later fueling. This means the Pegasus 88m can harness the power of the ocean for theoretically unlimited power, removing the need for fossil fuels entirely.

The Pegasus 88m is designed to look like a cloud as it floats on the water. Using a clever mirrored design, the idea is for the frame to reflect the ocean and great the illusion of invisibility.

While still a work-in-progress, we recommend keeping an eye on this exciting, albeit likely unaffordable, 3D printed boat project.

Hydra – The World’s First 3D Printed Aquatic Drone

• Company: AI Seer Marine
• Learn More: Naval News

UAE company AI Seer Marine specializes in unmanned boats, and they unveiled the final version of their 3D printed vessel, Hydra, in 2023.

The 5 meter (~16’ 5’’) Hydra is effectively a proof-of-concept that additive manufacturing can play a key role in boat construction. AI Seer Marine uses the lightweight nature of 3D printed frames and parts to enhance speed and efficiency as well as cutting costs along the way.

The project has been underway for some time, and only recently been unveiled as close to finished. You can see the first active trials of the Hydra’s prototype below.

Those of you familiar with boats will recognize the Hydra employs a ‘stealth’ shape, intended for use in naval ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) missions. This means that it likely won’t be available for sale, but it’s still a cool project to keep an eye on.

Autonomous Ferry – 3D Printed Ferry For Paris

• Companies: Roboat, Holland Shipyard, and Sequana Développement
• Learn More: Holland Shipyard

The collaborative effort of innovation partners Roboat, Holland Shipyard, and Sequana Développement has born this concept for the autonomous ferry designed to carry tourists and athletes along the Seine river in Paris in preparation for the 2024 olympics.

The model builds on previous Roboat builds of self-sailing and docking passenger vessels in Amsterdam, as you can see in the video below.

Offering visitors and locals alike a unique and futuristic experience in small-scale aquatic travel, the three companies hope this ferry will showcase enough features to be a great step in the future of 3D printed autonomous boats, possibly even replacing bridges.

The companies are being quite secretive about their 3D printed ferry so far, but Olympics-goers are looking forward to experiencing the boat for themselves. And at a planned size of 9 x 3.9m (29.5 x 12.7′), it promises to be the world’s largest 3D printed autonomous ferry ever made.

Impacd Boats – Sustainable 3D Printed Sloops

• Company: Impacd Boats
• Price: $40,000+
• Where to Buy: Impacd Boats

3D printed boats don’t have to be big and flashy, they can also be simple but effective crafts to handle small-scale sailing. Impacd Boats offers customizable 3D printed sloops as comfortable and easy-to-ride boats for any lazy river fan to buy and enjoy.

The main mission is tackling carbon emissions and making a positive impact on environmental health. Their boats are 3D printed using recycled waste material, and even the decorative items included with their models are from sustainable origins.

Impacd Boats took inspiration from data taken from TU Deflt research into sustainability in aquatic travel , and developed a greener, more environmentally friendly construction process using additive manufacturing. Each boat even features an energy-efficient motor that is as silent as they are safe.

They only have two models available at the moment, but are working on the technology to release different kinds of sloop at affordable prices for anyone who wants to discover how to sail guilt-free.

• Designers: Alexander and Roman Schmidt
• Price: $1 – $16,694.85
• Where to Buy: Solvit3D

3D printed boats are exciting, but 3D printed boat parts are making just as much of a difference. Solvit3D specializes in 3D printed objects like boat parts and decorations, offering over 60 different examples from light fixtures to compass covers and even custom switch panels.

Brothers Alexander and Roman founded Solvit3D after discovering additive manufacturing’s ability to create complex geometrical shapes with speed and ease. The parts are light and highly customizable for any taste or any boat.

While they don’t 3D print entire boats, Solvit3D should be bookmarked by any sailing enthusiast for practical replacement parts and aesthetic upgrades at very reasonable prices.

Advantages of 3D Printing in Boats

3D printed boats have several key advantages including less waste, lighter weight, quicker and cheaper repairs, and lower carbon footprint.

Reduced Waste

Traditional subtractive boat production, such as CNC milling, results in a lot more waste than 3D printing , making additive manufacturing a more cost-effective and sustainable process.

It’s also worth mentioning that some woods used in boat production are unsustainably, and sometimes even illegally, sourced , further adding to the need for alternative materials and manufacturing methods.

Research in the sustainability measures in boatbuilding carried out in 2021 shows some frankly alarming statistics . Only 55% of companies have a sustainable sourcing policy for their building materials, while 40% claim to not have the budget to research or implement more environmentally friendly construction methods.

Lighter and Better Balanced Boats

Additive manufacturing yields boats that are lighter, faster, and better balanced due to the use of 10-30% infill . Projects like Rammses predict 3D printed boat propellers weighing 40% less than conventional ones. By 2030, lighter titanium could replace steel in yacht production.

Efficient Repairs

3D printing can expedite and reduce the cost of repairs by producing spare parts on-site , a strategy already utilized in the automotive industry.

Lower Carbon Emissions

3D printed boats are more environmentally friendly due to research into lighter, more efficient materials like aluminum alloys for propellers , which can be printed anywhere to minimize transportation.

This innovation is crucial for the maritime sector striving to reduce carbon emissions and waste material through CNC machining. Searious Business, a Dutch association fighting against plastic pollution, even plans to print a 3D boat from plastic waste like Impacd Boats are.

Future of 3D Printed Boats

The boat design industry’s future includes a growing shift to 3D printing, resulting in cheaper, better-performing, and more eco-friendly vessels. The technology will revolutionize the industry by 2030, according to expert Gregory Marshall , with potential applications ranging from self-driving canal taxis to futuristic super yachts, as seen in the innovative 3Dirigo project.

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There’s a great deal of money riding on the creation of the full sized boat; the design and development process can take years and the end models are works of art in their own right. These models can retail for around $10k and travel extensively to boat shows around the world as demonstrations of the work performed. As such, they not only provide the final vision to the client to seal the deal, they also are an investment in future clients who see the work and how it measures up to their own standards of excellence.

“When we started 30 years ago [I] carved the models using simple tools, basswood and planks to frame the hull. We then started adding foam as it was easy to shape. Everything was handmade. We used pencils to draw the decks. We cut out the windows and frames by hand. Furnishings were cut out of wood by hand. Now we have machines running and we can produce much more in a shorter time with more accuracy.”

“We use every type of material and technology at our disposal to create our products. We have sculpting machines as well as 3D printing devices. The hull, for instance, will be milled, for deck railings we use brass for our authentic finish, and our laser cutting machines accurately outline the teak decks of the yachts. The quality of the model is extremely important as this becomes a direct representation of the design. If the model is low quality, the project and time which has been dedicated to creating the design, can be lost…its purpose is to capture the emotion of the design and relay that experience for the client even before stepping on board.”

“We want to offer a very exclusive yacht model for someone who wants the best of the best. Our next adventure is to work with a jeweler to have all the deck fittings, railings and other items created using gold and platinum.”

Truly a model fit for a king…or at least a super wealthy president-elect. Discuss in the 3D Printed Yacht forum at 3DPB.com.

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The Concept of 3D-Printed Superyachts

3D printing has been revolutionizing various industries for years, and now it has made its way into the world of superyachts. This revolutionary idea is expected to change how we design, build, and operate superyachts, making them more sustainable, efficient, and affordable.

What are 3D Printed Superyachts?

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, creates three-dimensional objects by adding material layer by layer. This technology has been used in various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, and medical, to create complex and customized parts with high precision and efficiency.

Now, the maritime industry is exploring the potential of 3D printing to create superyachts using advanced materials and techniques. A 3D-printed superyacht is a vessel built using 3D printing technology.

This means that the entire structure, including the hull, superstructure, interior, and even furniture, can be printed using advanced materials such as carbon fiber, titanium, and other composites. This technology offers numerous benefits, such as reduced material waste, increased design flexibility, and faster construction times.

Advantages of 3D Printed Superyachts

The concept of 3D-printed superyachts offers several advantages over traditional yacht-building methods. First and foremost, 3D printing technology reduces material waste and increases efficiency.

Traditional yacht-building methods involve cutting and shaping materials, which results in a significant amount of waste. With 3D printing, the material is used only where needed, reducing waste and saving costs.

Moreover, 3D printing technology offers greater design flexibility, allowing for complex and customized shapes that are difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional methods. This means that designers can create superyachts with unique features and aesthetics, making them stand out in the market.

Challenges of 3D Printed Superyachts

One of the main challenges is the availability and cost of materials. Advanced materials such as carbon fiber and titanium are expensive and may not be readily available in large quantities. This means that the cost of 3D-printed superyachts may be higher than traditional yachts in the short term.

3D-printed superyachts also need to meet the same safety and quality standards as traditional yachts, and obtaining certification and approval from regulatory bodies may be lengthy and complex. This means that adopting 3D printing technology in the maritime industry may be slower than in other industries.

Future of 3D Printed Superyachts

Despite the challenges, the concept of 3D-printed superyachts has already gained traction, with several companies exploring this technology. For example, Dutch company Oceanco has partnered with Italian 3D printing company SHAPE to explore the potential of 3D printing technology in superyacht construction.

Moreover, developing new and advanced materials, such as bio-based composites and recycled plastics, may reduce the cost and environmental impact of 3D-printed superyachts in the long term. This means the adoption of 3D printing technology in the maritime.

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• Pegasus is a superyacht built using transparent mirrors that double as solar panels
• The yacht is powered by a hybrid system that uses both solar power and hydrogen
• It has a cruising speed of 13 knots, and a top speed of 18 knots

Published on Nov 14, 2023 at 1:22PM (UTC+4)

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Last updated on Nov 14, 2023 at 7:55PM (UTC+4)

This is Pegasus, a 288-foot superyacht designed in Italy by Jozeph Forakis and Lateral Naval Architects .

This yacht is the first of its kind, because it’s the world’s first 3D-printed yacht, and the world’s first ‘invisible yacht’.

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According to Forakis, the goal was to make the 3D-printed yacht “virtually invisible”, both visually and metaphorically.

This unique effect is achieved using mirrored glass for the boat’s superstructure.

In other words, it’s an invisible yacht because it’s made of mirrors that reflect the surroundings.

The mirrored glass panels serve a dual purpose, too.

In addition to being, well, pretty cool to look at, they also incorporate transparent solar panels that power the electrolysers that convert seawater into hydrogen , which is what powers the yacht.

The interior is every bit as stylish and ‘green’, as the exterior.

At the center of the yacht, you’ll find a ‘Tree of Life’ that spans multiple levels.

The tree trunk starts on the lower deck, surrounded by a swimming pool and a zen garden, and it goes all the way up to the top deck.

A spiral staircase wraps around the tree trunk and it too, like the tree itself, covers all four levels.

And don’t let the extravagant and ‘sustainable’ design fool you into thinking this is not a proper luxury yacht.

You’ve got outdoor dining spaces, a sky deck with a convertible-style hard top, a wet bar, an open beach club with a Jacuzzi, and fold-down balconies for the suites.

Speaking of which, the owner’s suite is located on the top deck and it includes a private terrace.

Thanks to its hybrid solar-hydrogen propulsion system, Pegasus can travel at speeds of up to 18 knots (33 km/h), and it has a cruising speed of 12 knots – 22 km/h.

A price tag hasn’t been mentioned, but because of the avant-garde and innovative propulsion system, we reckon Pegasus will cost her owner at least eight figures .

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Customizable 3D printed boat manufacturer Tanaruz is reportedly planning to scale up the production of its commercial boats to 300 by 2023.

3D printed using reusable polymers, the boats are claimed to be more sustainable and cheaper to produce than conventionally manufactured models, and come in a range of four models spanning 4.5-10 meters in length.

Improving sustainability with 3D printing

Tanaruz’s boats are manufactured at its Rotterdam facility using a 14-meter long 3D printer, and are designed to embody the principles of a circular economy . All of the firm’s boats are made from reclaimed and recycled polymers which, at the end of a boat’s life, can be shredded down and reused to print a new boat.

According to Tanaruz, this means the production of its boats results in zero material costs and waste. In particular, the boats are printed with reclaimed polypropylene containing 30 percent glass fiber to offer desirable mechanical properties such as resilience to elongate strain up to five percent, alongside resistance to heat, fire, and chemicals.

Further eco-friendly additions include electrical engines to power the boats, and the option of mounting solar panels to generate renewable energy .

A custom boat 3D printer

Traditional methods of making pleasure yachts and boats tend to require a lot of manual labor, making them expensive and often time-consuming to produce. 

To manufacture its boats, Tanaruz deploys a specially-designed 3D printer produced by Swiss-Swedish multinational electrical equipment firm ABB . The firm’s robotic Track Motion system is reportedly the only track on the market offering high speed, precision accuracy, and flexibility, and has been optimized with the ideal parameters to robotically 3D print Tanaruz’s various boats.

The 3D printer also features an extruder manufactured by Dutch firm Xtrution , which handles the process of melting and extruding the reclaimed polymers to Tanaruz’s specifications. 

According to the firm, 3D printing technology facilitates the smart and efficient production of its boats through greater accuracy control and shorter production times, while also minimizing waste during the building process. The technology also boosts creativity and flexibility throughout the production process, in line with circular economy processes and decreasing Tanaruz’s impact on the environment. 

Scaling up production

Tanaruz currently produces four models of boats, ranging from 4.5 meters in length up to 10 meters. The boats can be personalized and equipped with electric motors, batteries, and solar panels, while customers can choose the color, interior, and equipment of their vessel. 

In addition to the sustainability and production cost benefits of leveraging 3D printing to build its boats, the technology also enables Tanaruz to lower the price of its yachts for its customers. The firm’s entry-level model is priced at around €15,000 which, while still not affordable for many, could be reduced further as the company scales up its production. 

This year, the firm aims to 3D print around 100 pleasure yachts and aims to increase this number to 300 boats by 2023. The yachts are produced at the company’s Rotterdam facility, and plans are currently underway to find and open a second location in order to install more 3D printers to boost production. 

With the addition of the new facility, Tanaruz says two printers could work on one boat at the same time, potentially allowing boats larger than 10 meters to be 3D printed.

Going forwards, the firm is looking for partners and investors to grow its reach internationally, offering shipyards and print shops around the world the opportunity to get started with its ‘plug-and-play’ additive manufacturing technology. 

3D printing sea-faring vessels

Tanaruz is not the only player making headway in deploying 3D printing for boats and pleasure yachts. Just last month, the University of Maine (UMaine) 3D printed two new large-scale boats, one of which is reportedly the largest vessel ever to be additively manufactured . The vessels were developed for the US Marine Corps as logistical support vessels, and will be tested for field use by the armed forces. 

In fact, UMaine broke its own record for the world’s largest 3D printed boat, which until the unveiling of its new boats was its 3Dirigo model , measuring 25 feet long and printed in just 72 hours. Elsewhere, tech start-up Moi Composites displayed what it claimed was the world’s first boat 3D printed in continuous fiberglass thermoset material at the 2020 Genoa Boat show. 

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Featured image shows   Tanaruz’s DSI model 3D printed yacht. Image via Tanaruz.

Hayley Everett

Hayley is a Technology Journalist for 3DPI and has a background in B2B publications spanning manufacturing, tools and cycling. Writing news and features, she holds a keen interest in emerging technologies which are impacting the world we live in.

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