Dutch firm to open 3D-printed boat manufacturing facility

CEAD said the current conditions within the maritime sector make it particularly well-suited for large scale 3D printing technology, which addresses many of the bottlenecks the maritime industry currently faces.

The company explained that large-scale 3D printing technology will enable the production of boat hulls directly from a digital file, eliminating time-consuming, waste-generating steps and reducing reliance on skilled manual labour. This then helps lower costs, shorten lead times, and allow manufacturers to quickly adapt to changing market demands in both design and production capacity.