Advanced and Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies for Shipbuilding and Repair
Shipbuilding and repair have evolved dramatically over the years, integrating advanced materials, automation, and digital tools to enhance efficiency and sustainability. The introduction of modular construction has also revolutionised the process, enabling quick on-site assembly of prefabricated sections which reduces construction time and costs. Advancements in materials science have led to the use of lightweight, corrosion-resistant materials, such as aluminium and advanced composites, resulting in improved fuel efficiency and longer lifespan of vessels.
Technologies Supporting Shipyard Operations
With the increasing complexity of vessels and focus on sustainability, technologies beyond robotics for welding and hull cleaning and eco-friendly coatings will be needed. Other advanced technologies such as Honeycomb Panels, Robot Incremental Sheet Forming, Hybrid Direct Energy Deposition (DED) and Laser Blasting can be explored to further minimise environmental impacts while maintaining vessel performance.
Exhibits
- Optimised Routes For Maximum Fuel Efficiency
- Tools for Smarter and Safer Maritime Fuel Operations
- Harnessing Wind Power for a Cleaner Maritime
- Promoting Safer Maritime Operation with the Near-misses Detection Platform and GPS Calibration Services
- Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Proactive Maintenance
- Augmenting Maritime Network Coverage with VDES
- Subsea Vigilance with Underwater Sensing
- Advancing Offshore Wind Solutions for a Sustainable Future
- Seamless Connectivity for Advanced Yard and Port Operations
- Powering Seamless Coastal Operations with Optimal Charger Placement
- Advanced and Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies for Shipbuilding and Repair
- Promoting Safe Maritime Operations with Robotic Supervision and Sensor Calibration
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