These days of political unrest mean directly facing another set of challenges: how innovation meets the new realities of warfare. This isn’t just a matter for the UK’s military, but its industry and academic partners too. In fact, the recurring theme of the latest UK Naval Engineering Science & Technology (UKNEST) event made clear that […]
It’s possible to cut the kilos through carbon-fibre construction, according to Karl Wagner, SAY Carbon Yachts CTO. However, this process demands rigour – and you can’t make assumptions based on other composite builds. After a fairly difficult 2024, SAY has returned to the table with new designs. But the company and Wagner himself are both […]
A collaboration between Spanish engineering start-up V2 Group and Italy-headquartered 3D-printing specialist Caracol Additive Manufacturing (AM) has resulted in the production of a part-functional, 6m-long monolithic catamaran for open waters, produced entirely via robotic 3D-printing technology. While whole 3D-printed boats are not entirely new, the models produced to date – including a 9m ferry unit […]