Marine
Norco upskills employees with 2022 trainee program
Norco mentors guide new trainees through 20 weeks on a small boat production line to ensure proficient application and knowledge level of GRP structures.
Read MoreJEC World 2022, Part 1: Highlights in sustainable, digital, industrialized composites
JEC World 2022 offered numerous new developments in composites materials, processes and applications, according to CW senior editor, Ginger Gardiner, most targeting improved sustainability for wider applications.
WatchSTRUCTeam extends composites support for wave energy convertor
Joined by Ocean Energy and sustainability partners 3A Composites Core Materials and Sicomin to cut weight of OE12 Buoy by 30-50% via bio-based resins, recyclable polymer foam.
Read MoreBM Composites announces the launch of the Linx 30 Superyacht Tender
The first custom tender brand designed and made in Mallorca, Spain, highlights the customizable Linx 30, a carbon fiber infused superyacht with 30-40% improved fuel efficiency.
Read MoreFastBlade partnership leads to rapid composite tidal blade facility testing
The University of Edinbourgh and Babcock International have dedicated the facility to speeding up the process of designing more durable, efficient structures.
Read MoreRS Electric Boats moves to larger facility, expands team
In response to demand for its newly launched composites intensive Pulse 63 electric RIB, the company announces continuing growth.
Read MoreHAV Group receives preliminary approval for hydrogen-based energy system for ships
Norwegian Maritime Authority approves LH2 tank design under the FreeCO2ast project, paving the way for commercialization of the zero-emissions marine system.
Read MoreCompositesWorld is on the road again
Since CW’s infancy, its editors have strived to imbue its coverage with a sense of place, whether that’s through plant tours, facility visits or trade shows. After a pandemic, this has never seemed more important.
Read MoreInfraCore develops composite helideck for 85-meter seagoing patrol vessel
Nominated for the JEC Innovation Awards 2022, the FRP deck has undergone rigorous impact and hydrocarbon fire tests, proving that it is robust enough to resist a helicopter crash.
WatchIlium Composites chopped strand mat demonstrates compatibility, sustainability and durability
Chopped strand mat (CSM) under the ULTImat range of reinforcements protects against osmosis and chemical erosion for maritime and relevant constructions while delivering smooth surface finishes.
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