Innovation

A viable wind of consensus
One thing that seemed to be on most people's minds during the 2018 GST & Shipping 2030 Europe event in Copenhagen was that there is a common movement towards a future of sustainable, digitised shipping with a smaller environmental footprint. We bring you glimpses of the event. Take a look. - Innovation, 20 April 2018
China’s towage industry gets a breath of hybrid
Having a green image and complying with stricter environmental standards are big and important trends in China. In the harbour towing and escort world, Wärtsilä’s HY Tug concept is a perfect fit. - Innovation, 5 April 2018
Orders stream in for Wärtsilä 31
The demand for what the Guinness Book of World Records calls ‘the world’s most efficient 4-stroke engine’, the Wärtsilä 31, shows no signs of slowing down. The engine is powering ahead and the orders are climbing up. - Innovation, 28 March 2018
Solar panels that generate water
Zero Mass Water’s hydro-panels called ‘SOURCE’ are able to pull potable, clear water directly from the air. The mechanism is innovative to say the least. - Innovation, 22 March 2018
Factories get smart!
Manufacturing as we knew it, is passé. It’s the age of smart factories with drones, 3D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence, data analytics, digitalisation, and the internet-of-things. A smart factory is no longer a matter of choice. It’s an imperative. Find out why. - Innovation, 21 March 2018
Princess Hybrid
Technology front-runner Eidesvik has become the first offshore services company to replace a gen-set with a hybrid energy system in an offshore supply vessel. The conversion takes just three weeks. To know more, read on. - Innovation, 13 March 2018
Wärtsilä keeps Incat in the fast lane
For 30 years, Wärtsilä's waterjets have played a vital role in helping Incat build some of the world's fastest ferries. - Innovation, 28 February 2018
Safe and sound
Cyber-attacks on vessel operators or power grids can cripple infrastructure, cause huge losses and endanger people’s well-being. Mark Milford, Vice President, Cyber Security at Wärtsilä, tells us what he thinks are the biggest vulnerabilities in the business and how he, along with his team, is making sure cyber security becomes a vital part of Wärtsilä’s service. - Innovation, 27 February 2018
The path of change
Björn Ullbro's story is all about embracing uncertainty and meeting adversity head-on. - Innovation, 22 February 2018
Can oceans provide our energy?
Humanity has always been in awe of the power of the oceans. But it is now time to harvest the energy of the oceans. Is it doable? We answer that question, and many more, in this story. - Innovation, 21 February 2018
HYbrid on ice
History will be made when the icebreaking and hybrid TundRA 3600-H tug starts operations in Luleå, Sweden in early 2019. We give you a glimpse of the history-in-the-making. - Innovation, 20 February 2018
The Sport called Life!
Finnish wheelchair racer Leo-Pekka Tähti is a five-time Paralympic gold medallist. Earlier this year he added another award to his mantle, this time for his work in sports, off-field. We asked him what motivates him. - Innovation, 15 February 2018
Powering up the customer experience
Indonesia, one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia, wants to make sure every Indonesian has access to electricity. That is a tall order given the fact that it is a country formed by more than 17,000 islands. But Wärtsilä is navigating the hurdles and making a big difference in the landscape. We tell you how. - Innovation, 13 February 2018
Singapore’s maritime industry – winds of change
Singapore’s dominance of the region’s transhipment business has come under threat. Neighbouring countries are making massive investments and the city state is responding with a long term programme that will see it upgrading its infrastructure. Will the island nation regain its dominance? - Innovation, 8 February 2018
Drones and power generation – what’s the connection?
Airborne wind energy is the new kid on the block. It uses drone technology to tap higher altitudes in wind power generation. Wondering how? Here’s the answer. - Innovation, 7 February 2018
Changing the way we work
It is impossible to predict what work will look like in a decade or two. But what we know for certain is that job functions will be more versatile. Let me explain. - Innovation, 31 January 2018
From anxious to awesome
One in three science researchers is a woman, according to UNESCO figures. That paints a dire picture of gender equality in the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). How do we get girls to battle their "mathematics anxiety"? And why should we? - Innovation, 30 January 2018
Powering the next generation
Finland’s education system is one of the world’s best. The country has attracted educators, politicians, thinkers, and even documentary filmmakers to say the least. Everyone wants to know what is the secret recipe for the Nordic nation’s academic success. Here’s our attempt at decoding it. - Innovation, 29 January 2018
Experts join forces to keep customers competitive
Wärtsilä and ABB have signed a unique agreement that appoints Wärtsilä as an authorised service provider in 25 locations for ABB turbochargers installed in Wärtsilä’s 4-stroke engines. What does the agreement entail? We dissect it for you. - Innovation, 24 January 2018
Putting the pieces together
Seldom do you see technology and opportunity coming together in a way that can positively disrupt the marine industry, but the time is ripe for that to happen. - Innovation, 24 January 2018

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