3D printing

FreightTech could see boost from Trump’s second presidency

President-elect Donald Trump’s technology policies could boost tools used in the freight transportation industry such as AI, automation, cloud computing and more, experts say.

During his most recent campaign, Trump promoted the advancement of technology within the U.S. with the aim of reducing reliance on foreign tech imports. His upcoming administration could likely provide incentives for logistics and transportation firms to invest in AI, automation and other technologies.

From automated...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freighttech-could-see-boost-from-trumps-second-presidency

World’s first 3D-printed electric abra in Dubai

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has commenced the trial operation of the world’s first electric abra produced using 3D printing technology.

The abra, a boat-raft hybrid used on Dubai Creek, accommodates 20 passengers, retains its traditional design, and continue to be operated as water taxis in Dubai Creek.

The 11-meter-long, 3.1-meter-wide abra is powered by an electric propulsion system featuring two 10-kilowatt motors and lithium batteries.

RTA stated that the electric abra project...

https://maritime-professionals.com/worlds-first-3d-printed-electric-abra-in-dubai/

Navy submarine valve assembly will be 3D printed

Hunt Valve, a Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) company, has been awarded a contract by the Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) to produce a 3D printed valve assembly for installation on U.S. Navy submarines, positioning FMD as a first mover in this sector.

Using additive manufacturing to create the 70-pound valve assembly – the first 3D printed assembly to be installed on a U.S. submarine – will provide the Navy with a product that meets or exceeds the quality produced...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/navy-submarine-valve-assembly-will-be-3d-printed/

ABS partners to class 3D-printed ship propeller

ABS is joining Mencast Marine (MMPL), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), and the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC) on a project to manufacture and class a 3D-printed propeller.

The collaborative project builds upon a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by ABS and MMPL that is focused on additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, for critical maritime components.

The new initiative has an objective to 3D-print a ship propeller using...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/abs-partners-to-class-3d-printed-ship-propeller/

ABS in MOU on 3D-printed marine and offshore spare parts

ABS has signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore-based Pelagus 3D Pte. Ltd that aims to advance the technologies of on-demand additive manufacturing (AM) and the adoption of 3D-printed marine and offshore spare parts.

Pelagus 3D is a joint venture of Thyssenkrupp and Wilhelmsen. During a three-year term, ABS will collaborate with the company on a variety of initiatives including the incorporation of ABS testing requirements through the Pelagus platform for AM parts. The project will...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/abs-in-mou-on-3d-printed-marine-and-offshore-spare-parts/

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