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What can we learn about digital engineering from surfboard manufacturing?

In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, rapid prototyping and advanced simulation are not merely innovative tools – they are pivotal to driving efficiency, sustainability, and superior design outcomes.

04/03/2025 11:37:38

This is evident in the French micro-factory of surfboard manufacturer WYVE, where a strategic partnership with Hexagon has redefined the production process through an integrated digital workflow, helping the company to push the boundaries of design performance with 3D-printed boards that promise elevated strength and eco-design.

A paradigm shift in surfboard production
Traditional surfboard manufacturing has long relied on manual shaping, composite lamination, and labour-intensive processes that produce significant waste. Facing these challenges, WYVE set out to create a more agile, sustainable, and precision-driven approach.

The company’s vision was simple yet ambitious: harness the full power of digital manufacturing alongside expert, artisan techniques to produce sustainable, customised surfboards that push the boundaries of performance.

Read the full article in DPA's March 2025 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.