Damen Compact Crafts (DCCr), part of the Damen Shipyards Group, and high-tech company CEAD are launching a collaboration to develop a composite 3D-printed HDPE Workboat (HWB) using CEAD HDPro material. The project will take place at CEAD's Maritime Application Center (MAC) in Delft, bringing together two Dutch innovation leaders to explore the potential of large-format additive manufacturing for the maritime industry.
With this project, Damen aims to investigate how 3D printing technology can contribute to the faster, more sustainable, and more flexible production of functional vessels. The HWB is being designed as a versatile vessel, suitable for a wide range of operations including inspection, support, patrol, and logistical tasks. By 3D printing the hull of the boat, not only is more design freedom achieved, but it also opens the possibility of integrating recycled and renewable materials.
Charléne van Wingerden, Chief Business Development Officer at CEAD, said: "This collaboration demonstrates how technology can directly contribute to practical solutions in the maritime sector. The MAC was founded to accelerate exactly these kinds of innovations — and a 3D-printed HWB is a perfect example of that."
Nick Pruissen, Managing Director at Damen Compact Crafts, said: "Innovation and standardisation are part of our DNA at Damen. 3D printing allows us to respond more quickly and flexibly to what our customers really need."
Source: www.damen.com
