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I returned from METSTRADE in Amsterdam the most enthused I have been for many years
Record number of exhibitors, new sectors, over 18,000 visitors from 130 countries and so busy – the halls and bars were buzzing with activity and industry chatter. It felt so good to be part of it as we look to the future with more confidence
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Ultra-sensitive sensor can reduce the risks of hydrogen detonation
Optical sensor can detect hydrogen gas in concentrations as low as 250 parts per billion to set new standard in fuel safety
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AkzoNobel, China’s Wuxi EL Pont team up in new coating technology research
New ‘E-beam technology’ may offer significant advantages over conventional thermal curing methods
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METStrade review - Fashionable fabrics
The marine furnishing sector is moving steadily towards more sustainable fabrics, whilst also giving outfitters more textures and colours from exciting new collections.
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Where do products end and services begin?
A persistent, global shift from selling products to selling products as services allows companies in multiple sectors to achieve greater profits than ever. As evidenced at METSTRADE, it’s a shift that’s already emerging in the boat building industry
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Netherlands | Overview & Boatbuilders: Electric boating on a roll, but significant hurdles remain
While exact figures are unavailable, an estimated 30,000 electric vessels are already present on Dutch waters – and the mood these days is jubilant
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Netherlands | Superyachts: Collaborating for the greater good
Dutch superyacht sector targets fast tightening deadlines to deliver genuinely green vessels
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Netherlands | Equipment: Diversify and adapt
Dutch manufaturers back innovation and new eco-friendly product offerings to keep one step ahead of the market
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Netherlands | Vetus: New products, new partnerships
For almost 60 years, Vetus has been designing and building boat systems to get people safely and comfortably from A to B. Four years ago, it launched an edgy brand of water sports gear.
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The story of METSTRADE
How the industry’s largest equipment trade show began and who were the prime movers
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Metstrade | Next gen showcase
METSTRADE 2023 will unveil a new Start-Up Pavilion in partnership with business accelerator Yachting Ventures. Here we preview the 15 participants and identify how they want to make a difference in future years
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Metstrade | Make your boat fly
This year’s METSTRADE will have a pavilion dedicated to foiling. Organiser and enthusiast Luca Rizotti told IBI why this type of technology is the future, and why bringing electric propulsion and underwater wings together in one project is the perfect marriage
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35 years and counting
What does METSTRADE really mean to its most avid supporters? There are just 26 companies that have exhibited at the event since its very first outing 35 years ago – IBI being one of them. We touched base with some fellow show veterans to get their take on the event’s ...
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IBI Oct | Nov ’23 digital issue
This month’s issue of IBI is one of our biggest to date, packed full of content in the run up to METSTRADE and our Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement held in association with Raymarine.
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Netherlands | DMS: Targeting global expansion
“Our mission is to provide a stabilisation solution for all vessels from 10m to 30m or 40m, from stationary to high speed,” says Sietse van der Zee, who joined Dynamic Marine Systems (DMS) in March to grow the company’s global expansion.
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Realising the promise of 3D printed boats
Dutch builder Impacd Boats is pioneering additive manufacturing for mainstream boat production, with more than 30 craft now in service and more on the way. We learn about the company’s progress to-date and the future potential for full scale 3D printers in mainstream boat production.
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Tanaruz Boats revealed a new 3D Printed 6.5 metre boat at the recent HISWA Show in Holland
Dutch manufacturer Tanaruz boats exhibited their latest design the ‘Ozare 6.5m,’ during the HISWA show in Holland at the end of August.
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Funding a step closer for key electric infrastructure plan
A template to create electric infrastruture just received its first nod of approval from government
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Netherlands | ‘Grow Boating’ and superyacht success provide key pillars to stabilise market
Dutch consumer boating is holding its own as a humdrum economy keeps growth to 1.8% in 2023 and inflation at 4.5%. By contrast, the country’s superyacht industry is thriving.