Swiss startup Inverto Earth AG is using drone technology and HP Additive Manufacturing (HP) Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing to scale mangrove restoration efforts. Learn more > >
Focused on mangrove forests, Inverto Earth supports large-scale conservation projects with high-resolution data collection on climate, biodiversity, and social impact. By integrating advanced drones and satellite imagery, Inverto Earth is working to scale nature-based restoration and maximize environmental outcomes.
Key to this mission is the use of drones with components manufactured using HP MJF 3D printing technology. These drones are optimized for planting mangrove seeds over large areas, improving efficiency compared to traditional hand planting, which remains more practical for smaller sites. The HP MJF process enables rapid production of durable parts with complex geometries, offering greater design freedom than conventional CNC machining.
A standout feature of Inverto Earth’s drones is the seed dispersal system, which must accommodate over 60 mangrove species across diverse regions such as the Middle East, Pakistan, and Indonesia. The robustness of HP MJF-printed parts ensures the drones can perform reliably in muddy and rugged field conditions where FDM-printed components fall short.
Inverto Earth uses HP 3D HR PA 11, a sustainable, bio-based material derived from castor oil, reinforcing the environmental focus of their work. In partnership with HP, the company has launched a five-year initiative in Central Java, Indonesia, to restore 18,000 square meters of mangrove forest. The project, conducted with local partner Mojo Village, will protect over 20 plant species and habitats for more than 50 animal species, directly addressing the global decline of coastal ecosystems.
