Marine
Finnish boatbuilder balances history, innovation in fiberglass composites design
CW Top Shops honoree Sargo Oy shares its successes in upgrading operations from hand layup to infusion, employing low-waste manufacturing practices, research in large-format 3D printing for mold production and more.
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Artemis Technologies to test electric CTVs for offshore wind
Real-world demonstrations in the U.K. will prove the Artemis EF-24 CTVs capability to operate safely under extreme wind and tide conditions for wind farm operators.
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Arkema aids in construction of 45-foot fishing boat using Elium
Inshore vessel is the largest yet to incorporate the recyclable thermoplastic resin, promotes future sustainability in boat manufacturing.
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Composites industry experts collaborate to address ISO 12215-5:2019 standard challenges
3A Composites Core Materials, STRUCTeam and Beneteau are working to rectify the shortcomings of core requirements of small marine craft in the 2019 framework, while exploring optimal design approaches with foam and balsa core materials.
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FIBRE4YARDS incorporates next-gen composites technologies to redefine shipbuilding
At the project’s completion, consortium members have unveiled final results and a 1:1 scale demonstrator, highlighting the opportunities for more collaborative, digitized, automated, efficient and environmentally friendly shipyards.
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Plant tour: BeSpline/Addcomp, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
Composites automation specialist increases access to next-gen technologies, including novel AFP systems and unique 3D parts using adaptive molds.
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Al Seer Marine, Abu Dhabi Maritime unveil world’s largest 3D-printed boat
Holding the new Guinness World Record at 11.98 meters, the 3D-printed composite water taxi used a CEAD Flexbot to print two hulls in less than 12 days.
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Future Fibres’ LiMit Collar protects composite rigging against lightning
Multi-material system wins DAME Design Award 2023 for mitigating damage caused by direct or induced lightning currents to carbon fiber and metallic mast rigging for watercraft.
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Composite Zen50 catamaran earns Gussies 2023 distinction
Technical support and materials from MEL Composites enhances the lightweight, zero-emission capabilities of Zen Yacht’s 15.7-meter boat.
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Alliance for European Flax-Linen and Hemp reports increasing flax fiber adoption in marine
The natural fiber is increasing traction across several marine applications, including in projects by Greenboats, Northern Light Composites, the Beneteau Group and others.
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