Innovative Maritime Production: A Robotic 3D Printed Catamaran

Pioneering collaboration Innovative 3D printing process delivers first functional 6-meter catamaran

2025-02-24 Source: Caracol 1 min Reading Time

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Breaking new ground in maritime production, advanced robotic 3D printing has produced a fully functional 6-meter monolithic catamaran, paving the way for scalable, sustainable boat manufacturing.

Caracol and V2 have successfully developed the first functional 6-meter-long monolithic catamaran for open waters. (Source: Caracol) — Caracol and V2 have successfully developed the first functional 6-meter-long monolithic catamaran for open waters.
(Source: Caracol)

V2 Group, a Spanish company specializing in design, engineering, and large-format 3D printing for nautical and naval applications, has partnered with Caracol AM, an Italian firm in advanced large-format 3D printing technologies. Together, they developed the first functional 6-meter-long monolithic catamaran for open waters. The vessel was produced using robotic 3D printing technology, with the project exploring the entire process — from design and material selection to production and post-processing — in accordance with naval industry requirements.

Notably, this project was conceived with a long-term vision, meticulously analyzing every step of the process to lay the groundwork for future industrialization of such boats. From material selection to the optimization of printing times, assembly, and testing, every aspect has been carefully refined to identify the key elements needed to scale production efficiently, sustainably, and economically. This strategic approach is crucial for turning this technology into a widely applicable solution in the nautical sector.

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“This achievement not only demonstrates the feasibility of robotic large-format 3D printing but also establishes the foundation for a new era in the manufacturing of boats and nautical components”, Caracol states in a press release.

V2 Group and Caracol AM want to continuously improveme this manufacturing approach to broaden its applications in this sector, including transitioning toward the industrialization of the process.

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