Industrial Design Engineer
How do we optimize BESE’s Reef Paste production process to better support sustainable ecosystem restoration?
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
BESE Reef Paste is a biodegradable coating made from crushed waste shells and natural binders that creates an ideal surface for oyster larvae to settle and kick-start reef restoration.
So what is the problem?
product is made in small batches of about 1 m³, using molds and long drying times, which slows down the manufacturing process
efficient
defined structure
production
must be
optimized
biodegradable
To enhance productivity
This was our process...
Understand the material
01
Idea generation of different production processes
02
Develop a testing methodology
03
Analyse the results
Mold shape
Structure
Production
Mycelium is grown into the mould to create the desired shape.
It is then coated with the BESE paste.
Improvements
Mycelium provides a more sturdy structure to the product.
The decrease of BESE paste makes the piece dry faster, enhancing the production time.
The paste provides coating underwater, which has been previously tested, once it degrades the mycelium is a biodegradable material and will not leave harmful residues in the oceans.
