Blog Written by Hutch Hutchison, Director, Technology & Engineering Matching, FuzeHub
Additive Manufacturing (and Bio-Manufacturing!) – Furniture Manufacturers Check it out!
We have presented articles in our blogs, which show organic, biological 3-D printing projects, such as printing skin, organs, and making prosthetics. Here is an article, which has an artist combining 3-D printing and organic materials to make furniture!
Yes, this chair, 3-D Printed with straw, biopolymer, and mycelium (the organic basis of mushrooms and other fungi) actually lives! It “breathes”, takes in nutrients, and “grows”.
Mycelium plays a significant role in the decomposition of plant material, which contributes to the organic fraction of soil, Their growth releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere. The mycelium of mycorrhizal fungi increases the efficiency of water and nutrient absorption of most plants and confers resistance to some plant pathogens. Mycelium is an important food source for many soil invertebrates.
Check out the article on 3-D Printing Industry: Mushroom Chair
Think of it! Outdoor furniture, which grows, enhances the soil, cleanses the air, and provides comfort, and a pizza topping! Sign me up!! Furniture Manufacturers – This is “Green” Manufacturing on steroids!