Printing Innovation

The PowerCone Tidal prototype that was tested in Ireland was not just innovative in design - the manufacturing solution was a first for the industry as well. Biome, along with partners at Renishaw Canada and Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), used 3D metal printing to produce the retrofit.

This method saved 80% in time and labour and allowed for novel geometric considerations in the design to increase structural performance while reducing weight. The result provided a much sought after reduction in levelized cost of energy to help tidal energy to emerge as a reliable and predictable renewable energy source.