Meander is a machine that mimics the process of fiber filament winding on a small scale. Instead of using carbon fibers and epoxy resin, Meander uses natural fibers and biocomposites. With Meander, sustainable materials can be tested, small batches can be produced, and unconventional ideas can be explored without significant cost risks.

Mistakes and experiments are not risks but pathways to new insights. If a material with industrial advantages is developed through the machine, it can later be scaled up to larger machines. Meander is based on open-design principles and can be used without extensive technical knowledge. It consists of easily accessible and inexpensive components, making it easier to start research. The results are stored and shared in an open archive to collaboratively work on sustainable solutions.

Meander creates a safe space where creative minds can discover, research, and produce materials together. The open design promotes the free exchange of knowledge and ideas, opening up new possibilities in material research.