All Market Intelligence articles – Page 35
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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
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Outboard engines
Is hydrogen the future of outboard power?
Yamaha raised plenty of eyebrows with its plans to develop a hydrogen-powered outboard engine. Could this be a key to long-term sustainability?
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Netherlands
Embracing the challenge of the new normal
Jarno Berkhof joined Mercator Marine Group (MMG) as CEO in March, overseeing the marine equipment supplier’s growing presence not just in the Netherlands but in Germany too. Here he talks to IBI about taking the company formerly known as Allpa Marine Equipment into the next phase of growth