«PeakBoil» among 3DPC Finalists 2018

"PeakBoil" is a thermos flask containing a burner unit. This product helps alpinists to boil water or melt snow to regulate their need of liquids and food. Alpinists often take instant food (preparation through infusion of boiling water) on their exhibitions as it is of leight weight and does not fill much space in their backpack. PeakBoil also claims to this attributes due to its lightweight design and the high integration of functions. The integration of the heat source into the heating media reduces the energy losses to the environment and external effects such as wind compared to other products available. The core of the kettle is a additively manufactured burner-unit. Due to additive manufacturing (AM) it is possible to produce thin walls (0.4 mm), a broad surface and an adapted nozzle design to save energy. In addition, the additive design allows a high material efficiency.