Category: Technology

EuroNaval: iXblue + ECA Group = Exail

EuroNaval: iXblue + ECA Group = Exail

Gepostet von | 18 Oct 2022 | , , | 0

ECA Group and iXblue become Exail. Following the acquisition of iXblue by the Gorgé Group at the end of September, the ECA Group and iXblue announced on the opening day of EuroNaval, 18 October 2022, that both companies will operate under a new joint brand: Exail. This brings together two different technology areas. iXblue offers navigation and platform stabilisation systems. The global group also offers photonics solutions for the aerospace, science, medical, communications and quantum technology sectors. ECA Group specialises in automation and control technologies in the maritime sector. The Toulon-based holding company is known for its remote-controlled and autonomous systems, which are used in deep-sea exploration and pipeline inspection....

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EuroNaval: Rohde&Schwarz presents NESS

EuroNaval: Rohde&Schwarz presents NESS

Gepostet von | 18 Oct 2022 | , , | 0

Rohde & Schwarz (R&S) is presenting a new solution for naval electronic support at Euronaval 2022. NESS, Naval Electronic Support Solution represents a fully automated approach for processing radar and communication signals in a single system. According to the Munich-based company's slogan, the new naval electronic support solution from R&S is designed to "bring light into the darkness". The scalable R&S Naval ESS solution, which can be adapted to specific requirements, detects, identifies and localises complex and broadband radar emissions and records enemy communications. It combines all surveillance results and provides an extended picture of the entire electromagnetic spectrum. The particularly high sensitivity and accuracy of the solution...

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Econowind: Fuel-saving sails can now also be leased

Econowind: Fuel-saving sails can now also be leased

Gepostet von | 14 Oct 2022 | , , , | 1

So-called ventifoils enable ship owners to reduce emissions, comply with international regulations and save considerable costs. A new investment loan from ABN Amro now enables Atradius Dutch State Business (DSB) and its Econowind division to further develop these industrial sails and to finance both the sale and rental of the sails. This gives shipowners low-threshold access to this green technology. Econowind's aim is to equip as many ships as possible worldwide with this technology. At least the first ten ventifoils can be leased with this loan, a goal that should be easily achievable as early as next year. Econowind Econowind was founded in 2016 by the entrepreneur...

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Sun brings parcels

Sun brings parcels

Gepostet von | 11 Oct 2022 | , , | 0

Deutsche Post will transport parcels in Berlin using a solar-powered boat. It is to be used on the River Spree. It is a Deutsche Post test, the company announced on its website. The ship will transport hundreds of parcels from the southern harbour in Spandau to the western harbour every day - emission-free and noiseless. The electrically powered ship is 10.50 metres long and 2.50 metres wide. It has an output of 5 kW and can travel at speeds of up to 6.5 knots (approx. 12 km/h). The photovoltaic system is located on the roof of the ship. When the sun is not shining, the energy is stored in batteries. These supply the...

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