Sector: Propellers
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Propellers
Whale-fin inspired propeller increases efficiency by up to 15%
Several propeller manufacturers have discovered that adding natural grooves called tubercles to a propeller blade can improve efficiency and reduce noise
Sharrow Marine expands leadership team with new appointments
Volvo Penta unveils new D13 IPS Hybrid yacht propulsion system
Teignbridge Propellers announces senior leadership transition
Sharrow Engineering scales propeller production with Ford collaboration
Propspeed announced new strategic collaboration with Humphree
Flux Marine shifts strategy focus to commercial growth
Mercury cuts ribbon on Florida plant expansion
Sharrow Marine enters small boat market with new prop line
Sharrow Marine expands dealer network via CWR Wholesale Distribution
ZeroJet names French distributor
PropellersVolvo Penta launches professional IPS hybrid
Based on its forward facing, counter-rotating propeller drive leg system, the new IPS Hybrid from Volvo Penta promises a highly flexible platform for rugged duty
ElectrificationCompact new water-cooled shaft generator
Finnish electric machine specialist The Switch has just released its smallest shaft generator to date, the PMM850M, with water cooling for quieter operation
PropellersDirect to consumer
A new collaboration between a boat builder and a propulsion supplier leverages convenience to bring new families into boating
PropellersNature-inspired prop improves efficiency
By adding ‘dorsal fin’ grooves to a propeller blade, UK-based CJR Propulsion enable gains of up to 13% efficiency when the prop is part of a flow-aligned package
PropellersMagnetic bearings to minimise wear
A patented system of magnetic levitation bearings for marine propulsion systems is claimed to reduce the ongoing costs maintenance by up to 70%
PropellersIEMA calls for exhibitors at Metstrade next-gen showcase
The International Electric Maritime Association (IEMA) has issued a last call for exhibitors for the Next Generation Propulsion showcase at Metstrade 2025
PropellersNew carbon propeller with clamp-on blades
UK-based Teignbridge Propellers has improved its CoB propeller design by offering an option for carbon fibre blades
PropellersNew high torque e-motor for displacement boats
The UK-based company Törkmar has launched a new motor specifically designed to spin a large propeller at low speeds for maximum torque.
PropellersJoool’s rebranded smart electric propulsion system
The Joool electric propulsion system was launched at this years’ La Grande Motte Multihull Show, although the team behind have over 25 years of marine expertise
PropellersNew dual-fuel methanol tugs also feature graphene paint
The German propulsion OEM Schottel Industries is equipping the world’s first methanol-fuelled tugs with a mechanical hybrid system, and sound-deadening graphene paint
Propellers News
NewsSharrow Marine enters small boat market with new prop line
New AX propeller series targets outboards from 9.9 to 30 hp
NewsSharrow Marine expands dealer network via CWR Wholesale Distribution
CWR will stock ready-to-ship MX, XO, and X10 Series propellers, with additional models to follow
NewsFPT Industrial North America expands northeast US distribution
Stauffer Diesel Distribution to represent FPT marine engines throughout Connecticut, Delaware, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts and Rhode Island
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