Kim Hollamby
NewsAttendance up at UK specialist dinghy and watersports exhibition
This year’s RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show hosted over 8,900 visitors
Galley equipmentFrom bottle caps to tables and work tops
Dutch start-up WasteCraft is making a highly colourful statement by incorporating recycled coloured bottle tops into the design of new plastic countertops and other products.
NewsBoatLife owner reflects on successful third show and future plans
Exhibition specialist Richard Dove speaks to IBI about plans for future editions of the UK winter boat show held at Birmingham’s NEC
Green TechnologiesApplying bio science to marine clothing design
Henri Lloyd’s new Smart-Therm mid layer jacket moves the art of marine clothing tailoring into the science of how a human body performs. CEO Graham Allen explains how this next generation garment evolved and how the company is looking to create a more sustainable future for its products.
PropellersFlexofold expands use of composites with latest prop launch
The Yanmar Group-owned Danish company launched a composite hub three-bladed folding propeller at Boot Düsseldorf this year, expanding the use of this technology to create lighter mass propellers for electric motor drives
NavigationChatGPT takes AI into the realm of small business collaboration
Artificial intelligence research lab, OpenAI, commenced the new year by launching a new version of its ChatGPT chatbot designed to enable small to medium size company teams of up to 149 people to harness AI in core operations. Is the world of business about to change?
Remote monitoringA smarter solution for anchoring
An innovative new launch from start-up Swiss Ocean Tech promises to banish restless nights at anchor
UKIndustry cautiously optimistic despite challenges ahead
Activity is settling back after post-pandemic highs and consumer facing businesses have had a more difficult year, but there are reasons to remain cheerful with at least some of the lock-down generation of new owners staying in the market
Green TechnologiesDealing with grey water without a tank
Wave International is using latest generation filtration technology to deal with hazardous waste in grey water as soon as it is generated.
Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryNew wave inflatable technology
Dutch start-up Shapewave is set to revolutionise the world of inflatable boats, watercraft and accessories with a new manufacturing solution
NetherlandsMetstrade | Next gen showcase
METSTRADE 2023 will unveil a new Start-Up Pavilion in partnership with business accelerator Yachting Ventures. Here we preview the 15 participants and identify how they want to make a difference in future years
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Battery TechnologiesTaking the surprise element out of batteries
What if we could predict how much life is left in a battery bank, understand its viability in second use applications and even provide a warning of catastrophic failure? Kim Hollamby speaks with Battery Check co-founder and CEO, Michal Sastinsky, to learn what can be done to minimise surprises and ...
NetherlandsRealising the promise of 3D printed boats
Dutch builder Impacd Boats is pioneering additive manufacturing for mainstream boat production, with more than 30 craft now in service and more on the way. We learn about the company’s progress to-date and the future potential for full scale 3D printers in mainstream boat production.
FranceFast finance - an essential enabler for boats sales growth
How Salt Finance is revolutionising financing to capture the next generation of boat owners
LightingInsight | The art of the possible
How the extraordinary challenges of the last two years have brought out the best in one UK manufacturer
UKEquipment firms look to invest in people, product and capacity
Despite ongoing concerns about parts, people and prices, the UK’s equipment and service sector is profiting from a buoyant market, reinvesting its earnings and working towards greater sustainability
UKDemand, supply and people shape outlook for leisure marine sector
A cost-of-living crisis and surging inflation may be grabbing headlines, but with record order books extending well into 2024, the UK’s marine industry remains sheltered, for now, from economic headwinds
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