Conceived in Slovenia by Maja Petek, Tina Zidanšek, Urška Skaza, Danica RženiÄ�nik and Simon Tržan, the team developed the device with the help of their mentor, Dušan Zidar. The innovative invention prints an earthy mixture in a variety of shapes and sizes, allowing individuals to express their gardening creativity with unconventional designs.

PrintGREEN, which is a specially-modified CNC machine, dispenses a combination of soil, seeds, and water, rather than plastic or metal. The mud holds its form and, over time, grass is able to grow from the organic, printed materials.

There are a variety of uses for this technology, one of which is the application of single-surface compositions featuring lettering, artwork, and decorative patterns.

In addition, PrintGREEN is capable of printing along the z-axis to produce bowls and other sculptural shapes. These objects don't contain seeds in their structures; instead, they incorporate a top-layer of grass to grow like a potted plant.

Source: www.mymodernmet.com