In an agreement with the University of Miami (UM), 1Print has acquired the exclusive license to manufacture and market the 3D-printed coastal protection system SEAHIVE worldwide. This partnership paves the way for the large-scale deployment of this novel technology.
UM researchers developed the SEAHIVE concept in 2018 as part of the U-LINK project. Thanks to several grants, including from DARPA for the XReef project and an SBIR award from the US military for 1Print, the collaboration was able to move forward to scale.
In March and August 2023, the first SEAHIVE pilot systems were installed off Miami Beach. They were stacked off the coast. The 2.5-ton, perforated concrete tubes are designed to protect the beaches thanks to their special structure.
“This project serves as proof of SEAHIVE’s potential as a solution to protect critical infrastructure and coastal communities around the world, as well as a habitat,” explains 1Print co-founder Adam Friedman.
The agreement with UM now allows 1Print to commercialize the technology. As a member of the South Florida ClimateReady Tech Hub, this could give the consortium a head start for further funding from the Secretaries of Commerce.
“This partnership is an important step for sustainable climate technologies and turns hope into tangible results,” said Chair Francesca de Quesada Covey.
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