Latest Market Reports by Industry Sector – Page 5
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Foiling
Vessev hydrofoiling ferry opens first US office and explores a leisure variant
The growing international demand for high-speed foiling ferries has resulted in the New Zealand specialist Vessev opening its first office in North America
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Green Technologies
Shellfish waste could help clear oceans of microplastics
A proof-of-concept project has shown that a new type of water micro cleaner made from natural colloids can bond with microplastics and bring them to the surface for removal
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Green Technologies
Surge in orders for The Switch to aid transition to net-zero shipping
An electrical system designed to allow large vessels to be futureproofed for new energy sources, and save fuel in the meantime, has just logged 50 new contracts
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Boat Autonomy
Robosys launches first fully autonomous test boat
Robosys Automation, the British maritime autonomy software developer has splashed its first fully autonomous boat, commissioned for testing and sea trials.
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Green Technologies
New filter captures and recycles aluminium waste
A new filter, like those used in water makers, has been developed to capture aluminium that would otherwise be lost in the smelting process
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Green Technologies
‘Walk-to-work’ ship concept offers greater fuel efficiency
As the offshore wind energy industry continues to expand, a new generation of support ships offers solutions that could make superyachts leaner and cleaner
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Green Technologies
Water based ‘tractor beam’ to move boats?
A technique to manipulate waves into stable patterns is being harnessed to hold objects in position on the water, contain chemical spills and even propel boats
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Green Technologies
Printed solar cells thinner than a human hair adhere to any surface
New technology now allows solar cells to be printed onto fabric, making them ideal for marine applications such as sails, bimini’s, and even foul weather gear
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Boatbuilders venture into outer space
The specialist skills in advanced carbon fibre composites and the ability to create bespoke items has allowed the boatbuilding sector to create modules for spacecraft
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Green Technologies
Breakthrough in biofuel research could lead to more efficient production
Researchers have achieved a better understanding of how the microbes that break biomass down into biofuel are vulnerable to the toxic alcohol they produce
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Battery Technologies
Formula 1 inspired solid state battery prototype offers potential 1,000 km range
Mercedes-Benz has developed a new battery from its racing projects that will be lighter than existing versions whilst also offering improved endurance
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Battery Technologies
Lithium-sulfur technology could extend battery range, efficiency
Researchers in the US at Florida International University (FIU) have developed lithium-sulfur battery technology they claim tackle the weaknesses of the more traditional lithium-ion (LI) variety with a lighter, cheaper, and more energy-dense alternative, potentially extending Electric Vehicle (EV) range and improving charging efficiency.
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Battery Technologies
Altering anode texture could lead to a major battery breakthrough
Changes in the texture of the soft metal used in solid-state battery anodes could improve efficiency a factor of 10
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Boat Autonomy
Autonomous ‘charter’ vessels now capable of trans-Atlantic voyaging
The British enterprise company Zero USV has launched the latest of its ‘over-the-horizon’ 12m autonomous vessel, bringing uncrewed leisure vessels a step closer
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Battery Technologies
Altilium aims to supply UK battery metals through recycling
Altilium, the British clean technology company, is showcasing its new facility and ambitious plan to supply 50% of the UK’s critical battery metals through recycling, producing high-quality battery materials that match or exceed the performance of newly mined resources
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Battery Technologies
42nd International Battery Seminar set for Florida, March 17th-20th
Anyone with an interest in the very latest battery technology will be able to visit an exhibition and lecture event, attended by over 2,000 battery technologists
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Green Technologies
New resin to help recycle wind turbine blades
Composite hulls share the same problems as the wind turbine industry – difficulty in recycling the material at end-of-life. But Taiwan has found an answer in EzCiclo
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Green Technologies
Largest building integrated photovoltaic perovskite project completed
Using technology that could be used in boat building halls, solar specialists Microquanta has installed a translucent roof with a capacity of 17.62 kW
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Green Technologies
French team to roll out first bamboo sailboat this year
Sail on Bamboo is readying to introduce its first 6.5-metre boat in September 2025
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Battery Technologies
FPT launches new modular battery pack
eBS 37 EVO offers high output in a compact, comparatively light weight footprint weighing just 260kg