Latest Technology News
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Netherlands
Ultra-sensitive sensor can reduce the risks of hydrogen detonation
Optical sensor can detect hydrogen gas in concentrations as low as 250 parts per billion to set new standard in fuel safety
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Battery Technologies
New battery tech can provide full recharge in just 10 minutes
Rapid recharge times allow big, bulky EV batteries to be replaced by smaller, lighter cells that deliver greater overall practicality, say US researchers
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Netherlands
AkzoNobel, China’s Wuxi EL Pont team up in new coating technology research
New ‘E-beam technology’ may offer significant advantages over conventional thermal curing methods
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Battery Technologies
Optimal battery charging for Lithium chemistry - Dolphin Charger and Super B partner up
The French battery charger OEM has partnered with lithium battery maker Super B to develop a perfectly compatible battery and charger combination to best meet the needs of boatbuilders and users
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Green Technologies
Take a Vaan factory video tour and see a sustainable catamaran being built
Assembled from recycled aluminium and with twin electric drives, the Dutch-built Vaan range of catamarans can be seen under construction via a new set of videos on the company’s website. What is intriguing about this brand is the total dedication to a circular manufacturing process.
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Preventing lightning strikes
With the number of lightning strikes tripling in recent years, the race is on for solutions at sea
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Battery Technologies
Caterpillar’s new marine batteries
US firm rapidly diversifying its traditional portfolio of diesel-based equipment to provide more sustainable technologies
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Shapewave sees fair winds and following seas for its 3D-shaping of marine products
The Dutch start-up determined to revolutionise inflatable product applications in the marine leisure sector
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Foiling
Foiling flies at METSTRADE
The first edition of the Foiling Technology Pavilion at METSTRADE was an immediate success as a one stop shop for the increased interest in foiling
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Outboard engines
Sustainable fuels power Cox Marine in record breaker
Diesel outboard manufacturer clocks two new speed records using second-generation biofuel
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Middle East
New centre for sustainable boatbuilding planned for the UAE
Innovative CSSB shipyard to provide a shared space where manufacturers of ships, boats, components, and machinery can collaborate to accelerate sustainable development
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Decentralized manufacturing – the next major trend?
The old adage about having all one’s eggs in one basket still holds true, and especially when it comes to building things. With next-gen manufacturing tech becoming increasingly affordable, the case for replacing global factories with smaller in-market facilities becomes increasingly compelling
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Battery Technologies
Solid state batteries – the answer to safe onboard energy storage?
Danish company EPTechnologies dramatically illustrated the potential for safer boat battery banks by a live demonstration on its METSTRADE stand this year of what happens when you puncture a fully charged cell.
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Marine Electronics
Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology develops futureproof e-drive platform.
Company also developing an energy and power management system
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Marine Electronics
TECO’s Heavy-Duty Marine Fuel Cell
Power dense, compact module going through type approval
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Marine Electronics
Do compact hydrogen engines represent the future of marine propulsion?
An Austrian firm raised eyebrows last week with a new 2.0-litre hydrogen engine prototype that generates an astounding 410 horsepower. The potential for such an engine in marine applications could be enormous
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Marine Electronics
Archipelago Yachts and Chartwell Marine announce world-first methanol-powered leisure vessel
Build about to begin on demonstrator vessel to showcase potential of methanol for leisure marine use
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Navigation
Garmin’s next generation Echomap
New unit uses Garmin’s Rapid Return technology to transmit pulses
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Hexcel’s new Hexply M79 Prepregs
Manufacturer to showcase new lightweight composites
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Onboard entertainment
Molabo to launch new electric outboard at METSTRADE
New R50 developed in collaboration with iYacht