All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 19
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Automated cutting provides accuracy & less waste
Eastman’s Rey Durante demonstrates how the company’s Pro Cut software is both user-friendly and efficient in maximising the utilisation of expensive materials
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Advances in additive metal manufacturing
Slade Gardener explains the advances in additive metal manufacturing with application to complex shapes requiring precise tolerances, at JEC 2019
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Clever fastening solutions from Click Bond
Click Bond provides a fastening solution for hull and component fittings – originally developed and proven in the aerospace industry – which reduces the need for drilling holes in composite and metal panels.
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Maxcore's fibre-engineered sandwich technology
Sicomin introduces a new concept in sandwich core technology - MaXcore - at JEC, well-suited to marine applications delivering large composite panels with strength and weight advantages
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FeatureSECTOR SPOTLIGHT | Materials & Machinery
Renewables scored high on the theme of the JEC World composites show this year, but so did carbonfibre and robotic machinery
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VideoAerodynamic rigging delivers sailing performance gains
Future Fibres, a subsidiary of mast-maker Southern Spars since 2014, was receiving a lot of interest in its new range of carbon yacht rigging, where the profile has been changed from a cylinder to both an elipse and extended elipse shape. “We have a composite cable for just about ...
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NewsA big leap forward in propeller efficiency
The new Sharrow Propeller claims a remarkable 9-15% increase in efficiency over the industry standard Wageningen B-series design and now has 20 patents to protect the concept
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NewsSustainability a key theme at the 2019 JEC World Composites Expo
IBI spent three days at the annual JEC World event near Paris and discovered the latest trends in industry’s move towards greener technologies and sustainability
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ArticleConnectivity
Boat buyers increasingly want ‘smarter’ boats, with every system accessible from centralised screens and remote devices. Jake Kavanagh reviews the latest trends in connectivity, from helm station to fridge freezer.
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Big take-up in new course to address skills shortage in coatings inspection
The Registered Marine Coatings Inspectors (RMCI) qualification was introduced in September 2014
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Yard insight | Numarine Turkey: Crossing cultures
Near Istanbul, Turkish builder OmËr Malaz has gathered a world-class design team — and a highly skilled workforce — to take on Europe’s leading yards
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Yard insight | Solent refit: All busy on the Western front
Blessed with deep-water approaches and a military grade infrastructure, this new yard on the UK’s south coast has plenty to offer refit clients
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Markets and regions | Austria overview: Punching above its weight
The landlocked country’s innovative approach and marine manufacturing know-how are helping it ride the downturn
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New build | Round-up: Turkey
Turkey’s assault on the superyacht sector is relentless. Backed by modern infrastructure, free trade zones and low cost labour, it has the potential to become the world’s leading building nation
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Refit and repair | Baltic Yachts
To cope with refit demand Finland’s Baltic Yachts has moved into brand new premises — with a much-needed water frontage
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Feature | Industrial focus: Lifting equipment - Overhead gantries
Crane design has made a quantum leap in recent years, allowing skilled operators to handle wide, complex loads with surgical precision — and now the software and motors can be retrofitted
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Products | Trends: Hybrid engines - Are hybrid engines the future?
The rise of hybrid systems in the automotive sector and advances in technology are ensuring the ‘green’ power alternative is gaining favour with oems and consumers alike
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Yard visit | Riva Classic Sportsboats - Italian Icon
When Riva stopped producing the Aquarama in 1996, it was left with a hard act to follow. Now its Sarnico factory is building a new classic — the 10m Aquariva by Marc Newson
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Refit and repair | Getting bigger in Barcelona
As the Med becomes busier with the world’s growing superyacht fleet, one spanish refit yard has decided to invest 150 million in a site expansion to help it keep up with business
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Yard insight | Gulf Craft UAE
It’s the Middle east’s largest motoryacht producer and now Gulf Craft’s superyachts are selling well to clients looking for customisation — and value
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