D-Shape Limited
Representative
Mario Nuzzolese
Co-Founder and Chief Executive
mario.nuzzolese@d-shape.com
D-Shape is an innovative enterprise at the forefront of large-scale 3D printing with a specialised focus on cementitious materials. It delivers technologies for coastal resilience, adaptation, and restoration. Its groundbreaking technology enables the creation of robust, intricate structures for ecological enhancement and coastal infrastructure protection.
In the marine sector, D-Shape's technology has been instrumental in fostering marine life. By printing artificial reefs with complex geometries that mimic natural habitats, the company contributes to biodiversity and fisheries restoration. These 3D-printed reefs provide new ecosystems for marine organisms and serve as breakwaters, mitigating coastal erosion and damage from storms.
For coastal protection, D-Shape's solutions include the fabrication of barriers that are both functional and environmentally adaptive. Its bespoke designs allow for the integration of natural features, promoting the growth of local flora and fauna while safeguarding shorelines against the impacts of climate change.
On land, D-Shape extends its environmental applications to air purification. The company innovates by integrating pollution-catalytic materials into its prints, thus creating structures that not only serve their primary function but also actively clean the air, benefiting urban and industrial areas alike.