Promotion: Ukrainian-German company Lemki Robotix has created a functioning prototype for a 3D-printed caravan using fibreglass mixed with over 7,000 recycled plastic bottles.
The Tiny Camper is printed in one piece, which is eight metres long and just over three metres tall and wide, making it the “world’s first 3D printed mobile home”, according to Lemki Robotix.
By reinforcing recycled polypropylene with hardwearing fibreglass, the design is able to maintain strength despite its sleek profile, with walls measuring nine millimetres thick.
As a result, the shell weighs only 250 kilograms, making it not just quick to produce but also relatively easy to transport.
The interior is optimised for maximum efficiency, integrating a sleeping nook, kitchenette and plenty of storage.
The Tiny Camper also comes with integrated batteries that can be connected to solar panels to make the caravan self-sufficient.
Integrated sensors monitor water level, battery charge and control temperature, making the caravan a “fully-fledged smart home”.
The project marks a “breakthrough in large-scale 3D printing”, for which Lemki Robotix developed custom equipment based on a robotics system by German company KUKA and custom software for to control the preparation and printing process.
Tiny Camper relies on a 3D-printing process called Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) that uses plastic granules instead of traditional filaments, allowing for more cost-effective production at scale.
“The project also provides for the possibility of mass production, making sustainable business a reality,” Lemki Robotix said.
“The use of composites can significantly reduce production costs and time, making such homes more affordable for consumers,” the company added.
To find out more about the Tiny Camper, visit the company’s website.
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