Testing 3D printed ship hulls in water basins
The department of Maritime sciences from the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer has invested in 2 x Extreme 1000 PRO for 3D printing large scale ship hulls.
Every ship hull design needs to be extensively tested and that is exactly what they do at the University. With the help of the 2 x Extreme 1000 PRO, they are printing the 2 to 4 meter long ship hulls in multiple pieces. For most prints the 0.8 mm nozzle is used with a 0.4 mm layer height. When the prints have finished and are merged together, the whole ship hull is being sanded and painted by hand. The post processing is an important step for testing of the ship hulls as they are tested in large water basins and a smooth surface is required. The ship hulls are tested on various points and in various weather conditions including heavy winds and waves, this all to make ship hulls as efficient and safe as possible and improve the design wherever they can.
The University of Emden purchased their first Extreme 1000 PRO in 2022 and bought a second unit earlier this year to double their capacity.
