Chouette and Sculpteo optimize viticulture with 3D printing

Chouette, a specialist in precision viticulture, and Sculpteo, an established provider of 3D printing solutions, have partnered to improve vineyard monitoring. By combining smart sensors with custom-designed housings, the companies aim to increase precision in vine monitoring while promoting sustainable practices in viticulture. This collaboration reflects the growing importance of technology for agriculture, particularly in terms of environmental and economic challenges.

Chouette develops camera sensors that are mounted on agricultural machinery. The high-resolution images captured are analyzed using artificial intelligence and agronomic models. This makes it possible to optimize the dosage of pesticides, precisely locate missing or unproductive vines and monitor the growth of vine foliage. In addition, diseases such as mildew or deficiency symptoms can be detected at an early stage. This data-based approach helps winegrowers to apply more sustainable cultivation methods while improving the yield and quality of the harvest.

Léo Chassery, embedded systems engineer at Chouette, explains: “3D printing enabled us to design and mass-produce a custom model in record time, which is essential if we don’t want to miss the start of the wine-growing season.”

To protect the sensors from difficult weather conditions, Chouette relies on the expertise of Sculpteo. Using technologies such as Multi Jet Fusion and the flexible Ultrasint TPU01 material, robust, weather-resistant housings are developed that effectively shield the sensitive sensors.

Alexandre d’Orsetti, CEO of Sculpteo, adds: “This project perfectly illustrates how additive manufacturing can quickly address specific needs while offering sustainable solutions tailored to today’s challenges. Together, we are transforming agricultural practices with cutting-edge technologies.”

The partnership between Chouette and Sculpteo sets new standards in precision agriculture and underlines the role of 3D printing in the development of future-oriented, sustainable solutions in viticulture.