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Next Generation Shipyards introduces welding robot for one-offs

Next Generation Shipyards introduces welding robot for one-offs

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 1, 2025 | Digitalisation, News, Shipbuilding, Workboats

Next Generation Shipyards, based in Lauwersoog, the Netherlands, has taken an innovative step toward further automation of its production process. With the acquisition of an advanced welding robot, the company aims to make its operations not only more efficiënt, but...
USCG puts $ 350 million in robotics and autonomous systems

USCG puts $ 350 million in robotics and autonomous systems

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 1, 2025 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, News

The US Coast Guard (USCG) will invest nearly USD 350 million to expand robotics and autonomous systems, strengthening mission execution and operational capabilities. The funding, provided under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), includes USD 11 million in fiscal...
STREAM transforms shipyard welding with smart tech

STREAM transforms shipyard welding with smart tech

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 23, 2025 | Digitalisation, News, Shipbuilding

With the official launch of the STREAM project on 4 September, one of the first concrete implementation projects within Shipyard of the Future Drechtsteden-Rotterdam has begun. STREAM has received EUR 2 million in funding and aims to modernise Dutch shipyards, lower...
Humanoid robots being developed for shipbuilding

Humanoid robots being developed for shipbuilding

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 13, 2025 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, Maritime research, News, Shipbuilding

German NEURA Robotics has entered into a strategic partnership with HD Hyundai Samho and HD Hyundai Robotics. Together, they want to develop and test specialised quadruped and humanoid robots for use in the shipbuilding industry. The cooperation marks a significant...
VIDEO: How a robot can improve wind turbine maintenance

VIDEO: How a robot can improve wind turbine maintenance

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 28, 2025 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, Maritime research, News, Offshore wind

TNO, in collaboration with TU Delft and Robohouse, is developing a cutting-edge robot designed to install sensors deep inside wind turbine blades. The sensors provide valuable data on the blade’s health. Source article: TNO Wind turbines are getting bigger and bigger...
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