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Part of the Politecnico di Milano’s project aimed at revolutionising yacht customization, the NEMO-Design 4 Yacht Flexible Customization project at the 64th Genoa International Boat Show will be presenting a second prototype resulting from the work to develop new design and production methodologies that make it possible to create customised elements and spaces, without the waste typically associated with the manufacture of components in composite materials and the investment in expensive and rigid production equipment.
To overcome these difficulties, NEMO proposes an approach based on eco-design and further development in the opportunities to exploit additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing. The aim is to demonstrate how customised outfitting components on yachts can be manufactured with a reduced ecological footprint, saving time and costs.
The NEMO project is led by a research team from the Politecnico di Milano’s Design Department, consisting of Professors Andrea Ratti and Arianna Bionda, and researcher Massimo Piccioni. This group works in close collaboration with various partners, combining technical and scientific expertise with industrial skills to achieve NEMO’s ambitious goals.
The partners involved include Natuzzi, the Wally shipyard and Nugae, an Italian company specialising in additive technologies in the nautical field. Thanks to the collaboration with the project partners, a prototype of a multifunctional seating system for the wallywhy100 was developed, realised by 3D printing.
The key feature is the integration of 3D-printed internal hollow ribs to ensure high structural performance. A comparative analysis between the component produced using traditional techniques and the new prototype revealed significant advantages in terms of reduced production time and costs, as well as a significant reduction in overall weight.
