Large Scale Additive Manufacturing of RescueRunner by Safe at Sea
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| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 669 538 |
| Project duration | August 2023 - December 2025 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | The strategic innovation programme SIP LIGHTer |
| Call | SIP LIGHTer - Lightweight technologies for circular value chains |
Important results from the project
Most project goals were achieved. The team successfully developed and validated a recycled LSAM material and produced a full‑scale RescueRunner hull. The objective of achieving a lighter LSAM‑printed design requires further optimization. The project also contributed important results by demonstrating circular manufacturing pathways and expanding future opportunities for more sustainable production methods.
Expected long term effects
The project is expected to create long‑term benefits by advancing circular material use, reducing plastic waste, and enabling more sustainable production of marine structures. It may also lead to faster, more efficient design processes and support future innovation in LSAM and recycled composite materials, contributing to lower environmental impact over time.
Approach and implementation
The project followed a structured plan: developing and testing a recycled LSAM‑compatible material, adapting the RescueRunner design for LSAM, and printing and evaluating a full‑scale hull. Material characterization, prototyping, and print trials were conducted step‑by‑step to validate performance, demonstrate circular manufacturing, and assess feasibility for future production.