Latest Technology News
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Electrifcation
AI to help boatbuilders and dealers sell more boats
Californian web design specialists develop AI platform to create the “ultimate sales tool” for builders
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Security
New regulations force MOB updates
Wescom takes its sMRT ALERT to next level as European regs kick in
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Boat Autonomy
SEA-KIT leads the march on Unmanned Marine Systems certification
In 2021, leading Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) designer and builder, SEA-KIT International, was awarded the first ever Unmanned Marine Systems (UMS) certificate by Lloyd’s Register (LR), representing a key milestone for the maritime industry.
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Battery Technologies
Red Bull and AVL to develop ultra-lightweight fuel cell
Collaboration seeks to produce system that will be two thirds lighter than conventional installations
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Battery Technologies
Trucks breaks the 1000km electric range with fuel cells
Achievement also heralds an exciting development for small to medium-size displacement yachts
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Boat Autonomy
AI and autonomy safety research centre launched at UK university
York University and the charitable Lloyd’s Register Foundation have partnered in a £10m investment to evaluate and find solutions for the risks posed by artificial intelligence and machine learning
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Battery Technologies
Flexible contacts help create cheaper batteries
New flexible die-cut circuit (FDC) will help engineers provide more sustainable wiring options
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Foiling
Foiling for the masses
New Hyperfly is the latest incarnation of foiling technology employing an innovative ‘water scooter’ concept
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Battery Technologies
Retired EV batteries to power stationary storage
The reuse of electric vehicle batteries could benefit charging stations at marinas
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Green Technologies
Turning sugar into plastic
Nylon and other polyamides could be mass produced from agricultural waste in the future, thanks to the efforts of scientists at Swiss technical university École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
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Battery Technologies
Turning the hull into a battery
Research in the automotive sector may soon help boatbuilders store power from renewables in the actual structure of the hull itself.
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Battery Technologies
More hydrogen electrolyser roll-outs
Key to providing enough compressed hydrogen fuel for a growing number of marine and EV fuel cells is a global network of specialised electrolysers, and collaborations between interested parties are increasing fast.
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Boat Autonomy
Could autonomous naval vessels change the face of charter operations?
A new generation of autonomous naval vessels with run times of up to one full year could have future implications in recreational boating, and charter yachts in particular
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Battery Technologies
Locomotive hydrogen project paves the way for all-electric superyachts
The zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc has commissioned its first freight train locomotive powered by a hydrogen fuel cell
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News
Archipelago Yachts in partnership with Hefring Marine
Builder teams up with deep tech data firm to bolster yacht safety and efficiency across its range
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UK
How Cambridge University students are looking to prove the viability of hydrogen for boats
Cambridge University Riviera Racing compete in the Monaco challenge
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Electrifcation
White House announces up to US$8.5bn in funding to support US chip manufacturing
Funding catalyzes $100bn investment from Intel to expand semiconductor plants and secure US domestic supply chains
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Battery Technologies
Inductive EV charging takes a giant step forward
Researchers wirelessly recharge Hyundai to a 50% state of charge in just 20 minutes
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Airconditioning & Heating
Do diamonds hold the key to cooler boating clothing?
The impressive thermal conductivity characteristics of nanodiamonds have been harnessed by researchers from RMIT University in Australia to create a cotton fabric capable of lowering body heat by 2-3°C.
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France
Highlights from the 2024 JEC Composites Expo
Every year in early March, the vast Paris Nord Villepinte halls are filled with machines and materials to showcase the steady move towards stronger, lighter, and more sustainable composite products. Here are some of the latest advances which may help the boatbuilder.