2018 interesting

[John Arton]

this editorial appeared on gcaptain and it is one persons view of Maritime Matters in 2018. Although mentioning Crewless automated vessels he places greater emphasis on 3D and 4D matters, especially with regard to the use of these printers to manufacture spare parts. These printers can be obtained for less than £1000.
Interesting
https://gcaptain.us11.list-manage.co...b&e=3b737aa316
rgds
J.A.

[robpage]

I thought that the low cost 3D printers produced a kind of plastic of course the scope of technology does move on

[happy daze john in oz]

I thought that the low cost 3D printers produced a kind of plastic of course the scope of technology does move on

Given time they will have 3D printers when new crew are needed.

[Keith at Tregenna]

Monument: Mercantile Marine Memorial - WW1
Erection date: 12/12/1928;

Not only a remembrance of the MM 110 years on, war end 1918.

This year is an anniversary of the very Monument: Mercantile Marine Memorial - WW1

{On the south attic face, in metal letters standing proud of the stone:}
1914 - 1918

To the glory of God and to the honour of twelve thousand of the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets.

{On a bronze plaque on the base of this facade:}

To the glory of God and to the honour of twelve thousand of the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets who have no grave but the sea. 1914 - 0918.
{Engraved on the north attic face:}
1914 - 1918

George V should have been on duty to unveil this but he was seriously ill so Queen Mary took over, the first time she had played such a role.

https://www.londonremembers.com/memo...e-memorial-ww1

[vic mcclymont]

I thought that the low cost 3D printers produced a kind of plastic of course the scope of technology does move on

Rolls Royce in Derby use 3 D printers to produce engine parts.
Vic

[robpage]

I just looked it up out of interest and I see they do it with a sintered metal it's obviously a lot more advanced than what I thought and even the top end machines are not horrendously expensive

[vic mcclymont]

Can get a 3D printer for just over £100, don't t know good it is.
Vic