3-D-printed propeller blade opens the way to eco-friendly shipping
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 09:00
in Physics & Chemistry
To make the European maritime industry more competitive globally, innovative materials are needed to improve ships' performance and make them more environment friendly. In recent years, other industries have made a lot of progress in this area. However, the maritime sector is lagging behind in the adoption of advanced materials that have a smaller environmental footprint and are less costly and easier to maintain.