Precision Mycelium Fabrication is a bio-manufacturing technique that involves growing structural materials or food products using fungal networks (hyphae) in controlled environments.
It addresses the need for sustainable alternatives to traditional manufacturing methods that often involve high resource consumption and environmental impact.
The process begins by seeding the substrate with mycelium. Nutrient flux and CO2 levels are carefully controlled to influence the density, elasticity, and other properties of the hyphae network. Once matured, these bio-fabrics can be harvested for various applications such as food products or structural materials.
The fabrication process is largely biological, utilizing natural processes of fungi growth. It requires controlled environments but does not necessitate complex machinery typical of conventional manufacturing.
Seeding the substrate with mycelium, maintaining optimal conditions (nutrient levels, temperature, humidity), and allowing the mycelium to grow into desired shapes or structures.
Field units draw low hundreds of watts; fabrication is energy-intensive due to vacuum baking required for substrate sterilization.
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