Marine
Mel Composites materials, technical support enhances Aresa fishing vessel production efficiency
Mel delivered pre-processed structural components and engineering support for the four commercial vessels, reducing build time through workflow optimization and CNC-cut Aircell HR80 core integration.
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Anemoi rotor sails successfully installed on Taiwanese bulk carrier
U-Ming Transport’s Grand Pioneer VLOC vessel is expected to save an average 10-12% fuel emissions during deep-sea service between Brazil and China.
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Nova Carbon, Grand Large Yachting to integrate rCF into shipbuilding
Strategic partnership aims to reduce the environmental impact of luxury yacht construction by integrating Nova Carbon rCF into the boatbuilder’s manufacturing processes.
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Brunswick Boat Group to consolidate fiberglass boat manufacturing operations
Brunswick Corp. will close its Reynosa, Mexico, and Flagler Beach, Florida, boat manufacturing facilities, shifting production to high-performing U.S. plants to align with a streamlined product portfolio and evolving market demand.
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Guanglian Aviation achieves milestone in carbon fiber circular chains development
Following six years of R&D, Guanglian Aviation has introduced circular chains made from carbon fiber and Kevlar that weigh 4-5X less than metal chains, offer 15-year saltwater corrosion resistance, and are poised for large-scale applications in marine engineering, mining and defense.
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Startup Akvotransiro trials Wind2Water catamaran built from discarded wind turbine blades
Four-person prototype is one of many in-development hulls, floating docks and pontoons comprising bamboo composites and EOL wind blades re-engineered into reliable, environmentally conscious water vessels.
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Gurit secures multiyear subsea contract for Corecell foam core
Long-term structural core supply, already backed by a long history of success, will diversify Gurit beyond its traditional markets.
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IACC NODE, Lamáquina enable functional 3D printed composite boat
Asket, the student team’s first project, is a custom, one-piece vessel featuring a 3D printed hull, real-time sensor function and adaptive robotic control.
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Bcomp natural fiber composites to enhance Sunreef catamarans
Innovative yacht manufacturer will use flax fiber-reinforced bio-based or recyclable resin to improve vibration damping, aesthetics and sustainability for its new 100 Sunreef Power cats.
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Norsepower secures full-fleet rotor sail commitments
Composite wind propulsion technologies will support a series of methanol-ready oil and chemical tankers, as well as six newbuild tankers.
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