All Market Intelligence articles – Page 5
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Battery Technologies
New chemistry improves affordable sodium-ion batteries
In the search to find alternatives to expensive lithium-ion batteries, a recent breakthrough could make the much cheaper sodium versions more efficient
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
3D printed moulds cut manufacturing time for boat builders
The French company SMM Composites has recently invested in a large-scale additive manufacturing machine that can use recycled material
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Battery Technologies
Longer lasting aluminium batteries
Aluminium-ion batteries are seen as a potential energy solution for large yachts, and a recent breakthrough has dealt with some of the chemistry’s drawbacks
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AI
AI Torque Clustering could produce the perfect ‘autonomous’ skipper
A new algorithm developed for artificial intelligence (AI) could greatly assist with the pilotage of yachts as the system learns quickly and spots patterns
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News
Optimism and uncertainty share recreational boating’s economic outlook
NMMA president delivers industry keynote address in Miami, calling recent trade actions an “opportunistic tax moment” for American businesses
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News
New study reveals economic impact of Sint Maarten’s yachting industry
The Caribbean island’s yachting and maritime sector accounts for 16.3% of GDP
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Outboard engines
Silent running
Electric outboards are now becoming faster and lighter thanks to more energy-dense motors, whilst battery technology strives to keep up
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Outboard engines
Portables Compact sophistication
Advanced technology filtering down to the smallest ICE outboards confirms plenty of development potential remains in the small engine market
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Outboard engines
MID-RANGE | Innovations abound
Powering the core of the global boat market, mid-range outboards become a prime focus among engine builders looking to gain market share
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Outboard engines
HIGH POWER Top of the class
Outboard builders continue investing in the development of high horsepower engines to support growing demand for ever larger, heavier yachts
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Outboard engines
A flurry of activity
Significant advances in outboard engine technology underscore the continued dominance of ICE product in the face of tightening environmental regulations worldwide
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Italy
Italian equipment suppliers pivot to top end as small boat sales slump
Manufacturers look to the future with investments in R&D, sustainability and smart technologies in race for marketshare