All Market Intelligence articles – Page 2
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Battery Technologies
Feadship launches world’s first hydrogen fuel cell superyacht
The Dutch superyacht builder Feadship has just launched Project 821, heralded as the first ever superyacht to have all of its hotel loads supplied by hydrogen fuel cells.
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News
Cape Town reports unprecedented superyacht influx due to Red Sea crisis
As many as 20 superyachts have re-routed around the Cape in recent months
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Electrifcation
Vita Power's new integrated ecosystem to fast track boat builders' electric ambitions
Engineers at Vita Power’s UK factory create all-electric powertrains for new boats and assist OEMs to effectively convert existing models. IBI was given a tour, and a sea trial
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Battery Technologies
A flexible solar cell that you can wear, immerse and wash
Researchers at Japanese national research and development agency RIKEN have pioneered a breakthrough in manufacturing processes to enhance the prospects of fully integrated solar cells in clothing and other flexible outdoor materials.
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Battery Technologies
Technical conferences - Keeping you in the know
Want to be up to speed with the latest in battery tech developments, then check out our diary of upcoming events
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Green Technologies
Custom sealing materials accelerate hydrogen roll out
Marine industry targeted for accelerated development, along with chemical processing aerospace and road transport
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Electrifcation
New materials being developed for EVs could also help electric boat performance
The race is on for the nexty generation of EV materials
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Battery Technologies
Battery prices fall by 90% in the last 15 years
Whilst the upfront cost of batteries for electric boats remains a major barrier to greater take-up, the good news is that prices have been falling steadily and are likely to continue to do so.
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
3D printing finding traction in boat production
Additive manufacturing technology can help boat builders save time and money by facilitating mold production
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Green Technologies
Is it a boat or plane? Could the Airfish herald a new mode of over water travel?
It turned heads at the Singapore Yachting Festival last week; we investigate the science and the potential of the Airfish 8
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News
Wells Fargo – don’t expect US rate cuts till September
US bank’s April economic outlook says finance sector in a holding pattern, with no rate adjustments expected until Q3
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Stabilisation
The self-levelling yacht - CMC Marine spearheads use of advanced sensor tech
Harnessing artificial intelligence with powerful and responsive actuators and hydrodynamic comtrol surfaces can eliminate much of the movement associated with seasickness
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News
2023 sees dramatic jump in Croatia’s nautical tourism revenue
Berth rentals were the most significant contribution to growth
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Soft furnishings
Poltrona Frau and the evolution of onboard furniture
Marco Gaspari, head of the Italian furniture specialist’s marine unit, talks design trends and the evolution of onboard furniture
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News
First quarter gain in US RV shipments brings optimism to US marine sector
A 9% year-over-year increase in wholesale camper deliveries through the first three months of 2024, combined with good winter boat show sales, suggest brighter days ahead for the leisure marine segment
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Paints and Coatings
Latest trends in topcoats and antifouling
The marine coatings sector is moving towards products that have a longer life with improved gloss and durability, whilst a biocide approval bottleneck has led to big move towards silicon-based antifoulings
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Middle East
Boating market hots up across the region
The Gulf leisure boating market is experiencing a boom on the back of record oil and gas prices. IBI investigates
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AV
JL Audio’s new wireless stereo remote controller
Remote brings boaters convenience and capability