All Type articles – Page 15
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Green Technologies
Recycling carbon fibre waste
With the opening of its first US recycling facility, Fairmat aims to develop a high-tech closed-loop ecosystem to recycle and repurpose CFRPs
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Electrifcation
Recreational e-boats to feed the grid?
New Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels (VBEV) concept under test in the UK
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Electrifcation
Yamaha partners with 14 tech firms to automate semiconductor production
Establishment of new standards body with Intel, Mitsubishi, Sharp and others aimed at strengthening semiconductor supply chains
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Battery Technologies
‘Engine shaped’ fuel cell could be a retrofit package for boats
The development of a much smaller heat exchanger and other compact parts has made the IE DRIVE fuel cell the most compact and powerful in its class, with an output of 157kW.
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Propellers
Torqeedo to integrate ocean plastics into propellers
Torqeedo aims to make its electric motors greener still by incorporating alternative materials in its component manufacturing
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Green Technologies
Green hydrogen can be made using wastewater from whisky distillation
Scottish researchers use nano tech to make the wastewater suitable for electrolysis
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Hydrogen
Feadship launches world’s first hydrogen fuel cell superyacht
The Dutch superyacht builder Feadship has just launched Project 821, heralded as the first ever superyacht to have all of its hotel loads supplied by hydrogen fuel cells.
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Electrifcation
Vita Power's new integrated ecosystem to fast-track boatbuilders' electric ambitions
Engineers at Vita Power’s UK factory create all-electric powertrains for new boats and assist OEMs to effectively convert existing models. IBI was given a tour, and a sea trial
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Battery Technologies
A flexible solar cell that you can wear, immerse and wash
Researchers at Japanese national research and development agency RIKEN have pioneered a breakthrough in manufacturing processes to enhance the prospects of fully integrated solar cells in clothing and other flexible outdoor materials.
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Battery Technologies
Technical conferences - Keeping you in the know
Want to be up to speed with the latest in battery tech developments, then check out our diary of upcoming events
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Green Technologies
Custom sealing materials accelerate hydrogen roll out
Marine industry targeted for accelerated development, along with chemical processing aerospace and road transport
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Electrifcation
New materials being developed for EVs could also help electric boat performance
The race is on for the nexty generation of EV materials
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Battery Technologies
Battery prices fall by 90% in the last 15 years
Whilst the upfront cost of batteries for electric boats remains a major barrier to greater take-up, the good news is that prices have been falling steadily and are likely to continue to do so.
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
3D printing finding traction in boat production
Additive manufacturing technology can help boat builders save time and money by facilitating mold production
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Green Technologies
Is it a boat or plane? Could the Airfish herald a new mode of over water travel?
It turned heads at the Singapore Yachting Festival last week; we investigate the science and the potential of the Airfish 8
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Stabilisation
The self-levelling yacht - CMC Marine spearheads use of advanced sensor tech
Harnessing artificial intelligence with powerful and responsive actuators and hydrodynamic comtrol surfaces can eliminate much of the movement associated with seasickness
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Soft furnishings
Poltrona Frau and the evolution of onboard furniture
Marco Gaspari, head of the Italian furniture specialist’s marine unit, talks design trends and the evolution of onboard furniture
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Paints and Coatings
Latest trends in topcoats and antifouling
The marine coatings sector is moving towards products that have a longer life with improved gloss and durability, whilst a biocide approval bottleneck has led to big move towards silicon-based antifoulings
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Middle East
Boating market hots up across the region
The Gulf leisure boating market is experiencing a boom on the back of record oil and gas prices. IBI investigates