DEPLOYABLE AEROSPACE MESH ANTENNA

THE NEED

Restore Posidonia oceanica meadows by securely anchoring cuttings to the seabed, while avoiding plastic pollution, ghost nets and microplastics.

THE TECHNOLOGY

We developed a biodegradable net concept based on biopolymers (e.g., PBSA-based systems) and textile architectures optimized for underwater handling, anchoring and controlled lifetime. The solution is assessed with partners (including ISPRA and universities) via tank pilots (e.g., Livorno aquarium) and sea trials, covering biodegradation mechanisms, durability and ecotoxicity.

THE APPLICATION

A mat that stabilizes the substrate during rooting and then degrades in seawater over the required timeframe (months to ~12–24 months, thickness-dependent), reducing the need for retrieval and lowering long-term environmental impact.

THE NEED

Increase personal protection while improving comfort, mobility and thermal burden, often limited by rigid, heavy and poorly breathable constructions.

THE TECHNOLOGY

We use linear technical knitting to engineer multi-layer textile architectures that manage drape, local reinforcement and energy dispersion, enabling ergonomic shapes and modular integration with carriers and accessories. Materials are selected case-by-case (e.g., high-tenacity and cut-resistant fibres) and validated through structured prototyping and lab characterization.

THE APPLICATION

Functional demonstrators and pre-qualification samples that improve the protection-to-comfort trade-off, with scalable manufacturing routes and customization by mission profile, fit and integration constraints.