All articles by Jake Kavanagh – Page 12
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FeatureLatest in boatbuilding materials & machinery
The annual gathering of the international composites industry did not take place at the JEC show in Paris this year but the roll-out of lighter and stronger composites continues apace with boatbuilders and their suppliers moving towards more exotic carbon reinforcements, more versatile 3D printing and greater use of bio-based ...
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FeatureRESINS OVERVIEW
Advances in resin technology are aimed at reducing styrene, providing greater endurance and quicker cure times while perfecting surface finishes
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FeatureREINFORCEMENTS & RIGGING
Carbon fibre, natural materials and recycled plastics are prevalent in the drive for light, strong and sustainable reinforcements
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FeatureSECTOR SPOTLIGHT | Materials & Machinery
Renewables scored high on the theme of the JEC World composites show this year, but so did carbonfibre and robotic machinery
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Maxcore's fibre-engineered sandwich technology
Sicomin introduces a new concept in sandwich core technology - MaXcore - at JEC, well-suited to marine applications delivering large composite panels with strength and weight advantages
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Clever fastening solutions from Click Bond
Click Bond provides a fastening solution for hull and component fittings – originally developed and proven in the aerospace industry – which reduces the need for drilling holes in composite and metal panels.
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Advances in additive metal manufacturing
Slade Gardener explains the advances in additive metal manufacturing with application to complex shapes requiring precise tolerances, at JEC 2019
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Automated cutting provides accuracy & less waste
Eastman’s Rey Durante demonstrates how the company’s Pro Cut software is both user-friendly and efficient in maximising the utilisation of expensive materials
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VideoAerodynamic rigging delivers sailing performance gains
Future Fibres, a subsidiary of mast-maker Southern Spars since 2014, was receiving a lot of interest in its new range of carbon yacht rigging, where the profile has been changed from a cylinder to both an elipse and extended elipse shape. “We have a composite cable for just about ...
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NewsA big leap forward in propeller efficiency
The new Sharrow Propeller claims a remarkable 9-15% increase in efficiency over the industry standard Wageningen B-series design and now has 20 patents to protect the concept
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NewsSustainability a key theme at the 2019 JEC World Composites Expo
IBI spent three days at the annual JEC World event near Paris and discovered the latest trends in industry’s move towards greener technologies and sustainability
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ArticleConnectivity
Boat buyers increasingly want ‘smarter’ boats, with every system accessible from centralised screens and remote devices. Jake Kavanagh reviews the latest trends in connectivity, from helm station to fridge freezer.
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Big take-up in new course to address skills shortage in coatings inspection
The Registered Marine Coatings Inspectors (RMCI) qualification was introduced in September 2014
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Yard insight | Numarine Turkey: Crossing cultures
Near Istanbul, Turkish builder OmËr Malaz has gathered a world-class design team — and a highly skilled workforce — to take on Europe’s leading yards
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Yard insight | Solent refit: All busy on the Western front
Blessed with deep-water approaches and a military grade infrastructure, this new yard on the UK’s south coast has plenty to offer refit clients
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Markets and regions | Austria overview: Punching above its weight
The landlocked country’s innovative approach and marine manufacturing know-how are helping it ride the downturn
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New build | Round-up: Turkey
Turkey’s assault on the superyacht sector is relentless. Backed by modern infrastructure, free trade zones and low cost labour, it has the potential to become the world’s leading building nation
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Refit and repair | Baltic Yachts
To cope with refit demand Finland’s Baltic Yachts has moved into brand new premises — with a much-needed water frontage
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Feature | Industrial focus: Lifting equipment - Overhead gantries
Crane design has made a quantum leap in recent years, allowing skilled operators to handle wide, complex loads with surgical precision — and now the software and motors can be retrofitted
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