All Industry Sectors articles – Page 16
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Battery Technologies
Flexible contacts help create cheaper batteries
New flexible die-cut circuit (FDC) will help engineers provide more sustainable wiring options
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Foiling
Foiling for the masses
New Hyperfly is the latest incarnation of foiling technology employing an innovative ‘water scooter’ concept
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Marine Electronics
Actisense collaborates with Raymarine
Marine electronics specialist provides NMEA support for Raymarine Pathfinder system
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Battery Technologies
Lithium start-up signs recycling partnership
Morrow Batteries teams up with Swedish circular economy specialist Stena Recycling
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Green Technologies
UK brothers’ sail recycling technology for sustainable marine future
A pair of brothers in the UK are using sail recycling technology to build a more sustainable future for the marine industry
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Battery Technologies
Turning the hull into a battery
Research in the automotive sector may soon help boatbuilders store power from renewables in the actual structure of the hull itself.
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Hydrogen
More hydrogen electrolyser roll-outs
Key to providing enough compressed hydrogen fuel for a growing number of marine and EV fuel cells is a global network of specialised electrolysers, and collaborations between interested parties are increasing fast.
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Boat Autonomy
Could autonomous naval vessels change the face of charter operations?
A new generation of autonomous naval vessels with run times of up to one full year could have future implications in recreational boating, and charter yachts in particular
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Hydrogen
Locomotive hydrogen project paves the way for all-electric superyachts
The zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc has commissioned its first freight train locomotive powered by a hydrogen fuel cell
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News
Brighter outlook for Fairline Yachts
Tough FY2022, but sizeable equity funding helps strengthen outlook going forward
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News
Avikus attains third-party validation of performance claims
Independent verification confirms Korean manufacturer’s autonomous navigation platform yields double-digit reductions in fuel burn and associated GHG emissions
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News
Major focus on sustainability for the 2024 Boat Builder Awards
This year’s IBI METSTRADE Boat Builder Awards, held in association with Raymarine, will feature a greater range of categories focused on environmental impact reduction
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News
Ransom group claims MarineMax attack
Group known for targeting government, IT, manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors
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Superyacht Technology
How builders and brokers are using charter to extend brand reach
New trend as builders and brokers look to develop charter ‘club’ concepts
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Electrification
White House announces up to US$8.5bn in funding to support US chip manufacturing
Funding catalyzes $100bn investment from Intel to expand semiconductor plants and secure US domestic supply chains
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Battery Technologies
Inductive EV charging takes a giant step forward
Researchers wirelessly recharge Hyundai to a 50% state of charge in just 20 minutes
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News
Record early registrations Hiswa te Water 2024
Dutch show gears up for bumper edition as some segments of show already sold out
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Outboard engines
Honda reinvents the V8
Despite a strong line-up of four stroke outboards, Honda Marine has never exceeded 250hp, or a V6. Responding to customer demand, they decided to build a V8 from scratch. Product Development Manager Mick Horsfall explained the process
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Soft furnishings
Do diamonds hold the key to cooler boating clothing?
The impressive thermal conductivity characteristics of nanodiamonds have been harnessed by researchers from RMIT University in Australia to create a cotton fabric capable of lowering body heat by 2-3°C.
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France
Highlights from the 2024 JEC Composites Expo
Every year in early March, the vast Paris Nord Villepinte halls are filled with machines and materials to showcase the steady move towards stronger, lighter, and more sustainable composite products. Here are some of the latest advances which may help the boatbuilder.