Marine
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.
WatchPlant 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.
Read MoreAl 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.
Read MoreFuture 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.
Read MoreComposite 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.
Read MoreAlliance 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.
Read MoreGreenboats announces sailing boat with biocomposite construction
The MB9, representing a combination of high performance and eco-conscious materials use, will be commercially available in time for the 2024 sailing season.
Read MoreHypetex extends colored composites to marine industry
British composites company caters to aesthetic and high-performance needs of boatbuilders.
Read MoreCobra, Schmitt Marine collaborate on composite steering wheel for motor yachts
Primus CF wheel is comprised of carbon fiber prepreg skins and an epoxy glass fiber core, offered as a top-of-the-range option for premium vessel owners.
Read MoreSolico collaborates on composite creations in marine
Solico has been involved in numerous projects including the Vanquish 55 powerboat, Leonardo Yachts Eagle 46 and Ex-Core foam-filled door panel, providing composite engineering solutions in customer collaborations.
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