SpectX, TNO, and partners GE Vernova and LM Wind Power, will start a 2-years project to detect sub-surface defects in wind turbine blades by drone X-ray inspection. The inspections are crucial to detect defects at an early stage and to...
This morning, 28 May, Dutch King Willem-Alexander opened the Seven Oceans Simulator centre (SOSc) of research centre MARIN. With this research facility that is unique in the world, MARIN contributes to clean, smart and safe shipping and to sustainable use...
Vattenfall is starting a study in which one of the turbines of wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid will be equipped with 16 infrared cameras. The use of the cameras should improve bird casualty counts from offshore wind farms. Currently, theoretical...
Dutch software companies Jungle AI and MO4 have joined forces to enhance efficiency and minimise both mechanical and weather downtime in the maritime sector, helping owners and operators of maritime vessels to improve productivity and safety while reducing emissions and...
Last night, Dutch company Vibrotwist was announced winner of both the jury and audience award with its noise-free vibratory pile-driving technology during the final of the Offshore Wind Innovator Award 2023 in The Hague. The Offshore Wind Innovators Awards are organised annually by Offshore...
TNO and SpectX are combining their expertise areas in the IBIS (Increased Blade Inspection Safety) project. This new one-year project is aimed at making wind turbine blade inspections faster, cheaper, and safer by employing advanced autonomous drone technology and digital...
