Search Start News News archive 3D-printed kayaks in biocomposite New life for sawdust from Moelven 3D-printed kayaks in biocomposite Photo: Paper Province Pelle Stafshede decided to move away from traditional development methods and turn his attention to additive production using biocomposite instead. Identifying new methods for developing their products and concepts was something that the founder of Melker of Sweden, Pelle Stafshede, adopted when he decided to move away from traditional development methods and turn his attention to additive production using biocomposite instead. I wanted to find a way in which we could use new materials and production methods to develop really stylish and, if necessary, customised outdoor products in a more sustainable and climate-smart manner Pelle Stafshede Founder of Melker of Sweden Moelven and sustainability Our goals are strongly linked to the UN's sustainability goals. This case is linked to climate-smart products and services and sustainability goal # 13: Stop climate change. Read about Moelven's sustainability goals Supporting innovation and identifying new ways to utilise by-products are two areas that Moelven is more than happy to contribute towards. The Wood Region is a project that makes this possible. The Wood Region is part of the Bioinno project, which aims to promote entrepreneurship within the forestry bioeconomy in Värmland and Dalarna. The testing and development facilities in Sysselbäck are a key resource for Bioinno. Innovators can use the test environment to produce large-scale prototypes using biocomposite 3D-printers. Photo: Natalie Greppi 3D-Printed chair in biocomposite Malin Fleen’s chair is an example of how a by-product can receive an extended service life through shape-shifting using technology and innovation. Read more Sustainability in Moelven By safeguarding natural resources, as well as focusing on people, local values and climate-smart products and services, Moelven will continue to build a sustainable future in wood. Read more about sustainability in Moelven Copyright © 2021 Moelven Privacy Some are required for the website to work, while others help us adapt and customise the service for your benefit. We use both our own cookies and third-party cookies. You may choose whether you want to accept all cookies or set your own preferences. You can find more information about which information that is collected and for which purpose it is collected in our privacy policy. You can withdraw or extend your consent to cookies at any time by changing the settings below our privacy policy. Settings Accept all cookies