'Dewpal' is the name of a unique water collector that's been created by a team of researchers from the University of Ghent in Belgium who believe that 3D printing will have a part to play in solving water scarcity.
The 3D-printed device boasts a simple shape that was inspired by the fogstand beetle, which has a shape that helps it collect water from the air for survival in the desert. The system is able to passively collect water from condensation in the air, without the need for any energy input. Since the processes that typically involve converting non-potable water into water that's fit for human consumption can be both both laborious and costly, this passive system could prove to be revolutionary.
Currently, the team is running a crowdfunding campaign through Gofundme in order to further the development of this innovative water collector.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- 3D Printing for Water Collection
- The 'Dewpal' device highlights the potential for 3D printing in creating passive systems for water collection that can help address water scarcity issues.
- Passive Water Collection Systems
- The 'Dewpal' device demonstrates the value of creating passive systems for water collection that can help reduce the labor and costs associated with converting non-potable water into drinking water.
- Bio-inspired Water Collection Designs
- The 'Dewpal' device takes inspiration from the fogstand beetle and showcases the potential for bio-inspired designs in creating innovative water collection systems.
Where This Applies
- Environmental Conservation
- The 'Dewpal' device can be used in environmental conservation efforts to collect water from condensation without added energy input.
- Water Treatment
- The 'Dewpal' device can be used in water treatment systems to reduce the energy and labor needed to convert non-potable water into drinking water.
- 3D Printing
- The 'Dewpal' device showcases the potential for 3D printing in creating innovative water collection systems and highlights the disruptive innovation opportunities in this field.
