Latest Technology News – Page 4
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France'Suction sail' for shipping could assist megayachts
The French shipping company Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has become the latest maritime operator to install a relatively new type of wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) from the Barcelona-based OEM Bound4blue. The 180m fruit juice tanker Atlantic Orchard has been fitted with four eSails and is now undergoing assessment trials. ...
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NewsDamen partners with Zeabuz to implement autonomy platform
Autonomous navigation tech from Norwegian ferry to be developed across a range of future vessels
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Battery TechnologiesDemands on lithium battery supply increase pressures to recycle or repurpose, says IDtechEx
Greater emphasis needs to be placed on the entire lifecycle of batteries, claims study
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Battery TechnologiesNew 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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NetherlandsUltra-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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NetherlandsAkzoNobel, 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 TechnologiesOptimal 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 TechnologiesTake 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 & MachineryPreventing 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 TechnologiesCaterpillar’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 & MachineryShapewave 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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FoilingFoiling 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 enginesSustainable fuels power Cox Marine in record breaker
Diesel outboard manufacturer clocks two new speed records using second-generation biofuel
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryNew 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 & MachineryDecentralized 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 TechnologiesSolid 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 ElectronicsPiet Brouwer Electrotechnology develops futureproof e-drive platform.
Company also developing an energy and power management system
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Marine ElectronicsTECO’s Heavy-Duty Marine Fuel Cell
Power dense, compact module going through type approval
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Marine ElectronicsDo 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 ElectronicsArchipelago 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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