Maritime 3D printing for dummies: material selection

Maritime 3D printing for dummies: material selection

Yes, we can print a 100kg steel body of a centrifugal pump. We already mentioned in our previous article that a common misconception regarding industrial 3D printing is that 3D printing is limited to the production of plastic models and prototypes. In the text below...
Maritime 3d printing for dummies: motivation

Maritime 3d printing for dummies: motivation

Next, we are going to start a series of articles with which we intend to shed light on the opportunity that opens up for the maritime industry with additive manufacturing. First of all, it is important to define what is the motivation that drives us to be here doing...
Diogenes syndrome in the maritime industry.

Diogenes syndrome in the maritime industry.

As engineers, we often pride ourselves on our ability to find creative solutions to complex problems. But when it comes to spare parts, it seems like the industry has fallen victim to a condition known as «Diogenes Syndrome». Diogenes Syndrome, named after the ancient...