SUPERYACHTS AND THEIR INTERIORS COULD BE CREATED BY 3D PRINTERS SAYS NAVAL ARCHITECT GREG MARSHALL
ENaval architect Greg Marshall predicts the technology for 3D printed yachts and superyachts could be available by 2030. Entire superyachts and their interiors could be created by 3D printers, using more efficient materials for stronger and more affordable designs.
3D printing’s benefits include fewer parts, less labour, less stock, and less lead time. Furthermore, with the help of enhanced materials such as titanium, 3D printing creates drastically less waste compared to current construction technologies.
During a presentation at the 2017 Superyacht Design Symposium, Marshall said “Additive manufacturing is changing the playing field. In the very near future, we will be using it to build superior yachts that have significant material reductions and much smaller carbon footprints”.
He continued, “Typically in a shipyard, you see about 15 to 20 percent raw material wastage. With 3D printing, it’s around 2 percent, so it’s a huge savings in material, a huge savings in labour.”
The material Marshall predicts will be used is titanium, which, being lighter than steel, will allow for higher boat speeds and more efficient fuel usage. Used in bone replacement implants, titanium does not corrode and is bio-compatible, meaning less maintenance will be required than conventional materials.
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BENETEAU ANNOUNCES DETAILS ABOUT THE NEW GENERATION OF OCEANIS SAILING YACHTS
Beneteau has announced the first of a new generation of Oceanis sailing yachts which promise to be faster than previous models and feature up to 35% additional sail area.
Fitted with an extra-long carbon or aluminium mast, the customisable Oceanis 51.1 was designed by Olivier Racoupeau and has a stepped hull which creates additional interior space without changing the shape of the bottom.
Beneteau marketing director, Gianguido Girotti, said: “We capitalized on our experiences with the First and the Figaro, which are boats that are more focused on racing. We brought their values into the heart of a cruising yacht.”
The boat has a 2.8m lead bulb keel which reduces weight and hydrodynamic drag and comes with the option of three different keel types and five rigging plans.
Oceanis 51.1 by Beneteau was
designed by Olivier Racoupeau and is the first of the next generation.
The furling mast, self-tailing jib and all the halyards and sheets on the standard model are brought back to a single winch at each of the helm stations. The vessel is also fitted with Dock & Go technology to simplify manoeuvring.
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