The DDEC granted a $50,000 incentive through the Coral Reef Restoration Program to buy three Epsilon W-50 SC W50 Large Format IDEX 3D printers that are used specifically to make artificial corals.
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)