A2OM, KS Composites support GT Wings maritime propulsion system
Strategic partnership is set to bring decarbonization technology AirWing to life, cutting fuel and carbon emission consumption for commercial shipping.
Source | GT Wings
Wind propulsion company GT Wings has announced a strategic partnership with additive manufacturing specialist A20 Manufacturing Ltd. (A2OM, Daresbury, U.K.) and KS Composites (Melton Mowbray, U.K.) for the production of its AirWing technology. The maritime wind propulsion system, designed for commercial shipping, aims to cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions by up to 30%, helping ship owners meet stringent European Union (EU) and International Maritime Organisation (IMO) environmental standards while achieving substantial fuel savings.
The first AirWing unit installation will be on a 124-meter general cargo vessel operated by Carisbrooke Shipping in Q4 2024, marking a significant milestone for the validation of the retrofittable and modular patent-pending system.
“Partnering with A2OM and KS Composites is a pivotal step in validating the AirWing,” George Thompson, GT Wings CEO, emphasizes. “Their composite materials expertise perfectly complements our design and engineering excellence.”
A2OM brings its advanced manufacturing and structural monitoring knowledge, combined with KS Composites’ in glass fiber composite development and manufacturing.
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