World-leading consortium launches (D.E.E.P) project to conduct the feasibility of the world’s first digitally enabled propeller.
18.09.2025
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The Digitally Enabled Efficient Propeller (D.E.E.P) project will pioneer a new generation of marine propellers manufactured using advanced additive manufacturing (AM) processes, integrated with digital twin technology. This innovation will transform propellers from passive hardware into smart, cyber-physical systems capable of monitoring their performance throughout their operational life.
Crucially, the project will investigate the technology readiness of multiple AM processes for the highly regulated and complex maritime sector, benchmark their performance against conventional casting methods, and establish a clear pathway towards classification approval and type certification. This approach will ensure that the project not only delivers technical innovation but also creates a credible framework for industrial adoption and regulatory compliance.
The D.E.E.P project will run from September 2025, with the first phase focusing on evaluating AM processes. Subsequent stages will validate the demonstrator on Newcastle University’s research vessel, with the long-term aim of enabling type approval and scaling production for commercial adoption by the global fleet.
Source: deepmanufacturing.com
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