All Industry Sectors articles – Page 5
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AI
AI Torque Clustering could produce the perfect ‘autonomous’ skipper
A new algorithm developed for artificial intelligence (AI) could greatly assist with the pilotage of yachts as the system learns quickly and spots patterns
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Outboard engines
Portables Compact sophistication
Advanced technology filtering down to the smallest ICE outboards confirms plenty of development potential remains in the small engine market
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Italy
Italian equipment suppliers pivot to top end as small boat sales slump
Manufacturers look to the future with investments in R&D, sustainability and smart technologies in race for marketshare
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Italy
RIBs and small boats: Demand holding up at luxury end
Premium players offering niche, innovative product, invariably aimed at the top end of the market, continue to attract buyers
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Italy
Italian builders expect further growth in a normalising market
2024 saw increasing pressure on the middle market of boats in the sub-24m sector, particularly those around 15m. Below 10m the market remains in a holding pattern, though expectations for the year ahead have improved
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France
French equipment firms focus on portfolio expansion, export initiatives in anticipation of market rebound
Pressure point as OEM orders slump and poor weather puts dampeners on aftermarket
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France
French boatbuilders turn strategic as they overhaul portfolios
New model and series launches planned as builders look to future-proof by extending product envelopes in race for marketshare
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France
French infrastructure investment boost points to long-term gains
Despite the short-term pain of the slowdown that has seen boat registrations slump, government-backed investment in marinas hints at promise of rewards and brighter prospects longer term
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USA
Collaboration, consistency of experience major themes at CES
The world’s largest technology trade fair makes it clear that collaboration and a commitment to deliver consistent, unified experiences are keys to driving growth
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Battery Technologies
Symbio fuel cells receive benchmark certification
Boost to roll out of fuel cells for potential marine propulsion
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Hydrogen
Want to build a modular electrolyser?
With green hydrogen very possibly the future fuel of marine propulsion, MAN is inviting prospective infrastructure developers to inspect its demonstration plant
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Battery Technologies
Using digital twins for better designs of batteries and pumps
A collaboration between Siemens and SPX Flow has highlighted the transformative potential of using a precise replica of a physical system to accelerate innovation
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Green Technologies
Reusable silicone technology greatly reduces waste in moulding
Alan Harper Composites has refined its Fiber Infusion Reusable Silicone Technology with a low-cost valve and established a new distributor in Germany
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Green Technologies
French consortium produces pioneering thermoplastic hydrofoils
As part of a project exploring the use of recyclable hydrofoils for ocean racing, a new type of foil with built-in sensors is being developed by the Minilab platform.
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Electrification
Dedicated electric propulsion show to run again this Summer
Back by popular demand, the UK’s inland waterways electric show will once again take place in Warwickshire in July
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Hydrogen
Hydrogen marine superhub for Germany
A major project to transform the port of Wilhelmshaven into a central hydrogen producing hub has far reaching benefits for fuel-cell powered boats
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Battery Technologies
Automated temperature monitoring for stored batteries
With many boatbuilders now storing large banks of lithium batteries prior to installation, a new temperature monitoring system from Brady can detect any potential issues
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Green Technologies
More solar power from ‘string cell’ design
Has the answer been found to prevent a drop in solar panel output when part of the unit is shaded?
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Green Technologies
DRIFT energy harvesting vessel concept wins eco award
A plan to use sailing catamarans designed to generate green hydrogen whilst sailing has received a prestigious sustainability award.