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Bound4Blue has just received a contract for its largest suction sail yet
Plant-derived fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) seen as more sustainable option to GRP in both boat manufacturing and life-end disposal
UK University of Bristol spinout iCOMAT has successfully closed a £17.5m investment round to accelerate adoption of its Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) process that enables carbon fibre tapes to be used in physically curved positions without being damaged or becoming defective.
Ongoing labour challenges, cratering robot costs and the onset of automation-as-a-service offerings are driving unprecedented changes in the way small to mid-sized manufacturers are building profits
Additive manufacturing technology can help boat builders save time and money by facilitating mold production
Long standard practice in the automotive industry, the concept of platform sharing – building multiple models on a common foundation – is gaining traction in leisure marine sector as boat builders look to drive efficiencies and lower costs
Sunstream’s Helix-P hydraulic boat lift utilises DC packs of 6hp or 12hp, allowing the product to operate on 6A/110V or 3A/220V household current rather than the traditional high voltage power feed.
Italian specialist A.B.A Yacht Srl has developed a solution for the easier and safer deployment of superyacht side doors, minimising the stresses from wave action
Supersede marine board made from recycled plastic waste said to offer greater strength, lower cost than marine plywood
Aerontec is now owned by global composites distributor The Biesterfeld Group
The composites specialist has bought its joint venture partner in the Americas