Innovation

Navigating through China’s Blue Economy
When it comes to building anything, size and scale do matter, at least in China. Over the past few years, the country has been rapidly building its ‘blue economy’ or the maritime sector. Currently, China already owns the world’s third largest fleet after Greece and Japan and is navigating its way to being one of the world’s largest maritime players. - Innovation, 11 October 2018
SmartQuay solution = Faster, safer docking
The disruptive SmartQuay solution by Guidance Marine, a Wärtsilä company, measures distance and speed to the actual quayside, day or night, without anybody being able to jam or interfere with critical signals. - Innovation, 4 October 2018
First came the survey, then the results
When we set out to conduct a readership survey on the content we produce, we did not know what to expect. But the results were a pleasant surprise. Over 100 respondents told us what they read, liked, and thought about our channels and content. We summed it up for you. - Innovation, 2 October 2018
APIs prove to be key to digital transformation
An application programming interface (API) is a way for software components to communicate. APIs allow you, for example, to post a YouTube video on another website and help developers easily create new services. As they play a significant role in digital transformation, Wärtsilä is using APIs to deliver value to its customers. Find out how. - Innovation, 27 September 2018
China’s shipbuilding sector’s smart moment
CSSC Wärtsilä Engine (Shanghai) Co., Ltd (CWEC), the joint venture company formed between Wärtsilä and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), opened its new production facility at Lingang, Shanghai, in early 2017. The facility produces state-of-the-art Wärtsilä diesel and dual-fuel engines and employs an advanced real-time data collection and visualisation system to reduce risks and increase efficiency. - Innovation, 26 September 2018
The latest issue of Twentyfour7. is out!
If you haven't given it a read yet, now is the time. We give you a sneak peek of what to expect from the latest issue. - Innovation, 21 September 2018
Being sustainable when the world is in a flux
In a world where ice-caps are melting fast while state-heads deny climate change to be real, it becomes even more important for corporates to come forward and cooperate towards a more sustainable future. Here, the marine and energy industry may have a bigger role than others. - Innovation, 5 September 2018
Introducing next-generation Propulsion Control by Wärtsilä
The Propulsion Control System is a key feature of the automation systems on board a ship. In addition to ensuring safety and reliability, modern Propulsion Control Systems are also playing an increasingly important role in facilitating the smooth, efficient operation of marine vessels. - Innovation, 3 September 2018
Disrupting the market, sustainably!
The maritime industry is at a crossroads of change. Stricter regulatory requirements mean that it can no longer be business-as-usual for all players. From rethinking business models to using carbon credits to changing shipping technology, the industry is doing it all. Welcome to the next era of shipping. - Innovation, 29 August 2018
Better drive digital transformation than fight it
Whether or not you’re crazy about the omnipresence of digitalisation, the transformation is already underway. With the WeLeap app, Wärtsilians can enjoy the ride – and be rewarded for it. - Innovation, 24 August 2018
RPA – the digital colleague providing businesses with superpowers
The merging of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with Artificial intelligence (AI) is not quite there yet. However, through awareness sessions and training of internal developers, RPA has become a comprehensive solution at Wärtsilä – and it is growing fast. - Innovation, 17 August 2018
The e-volution of shipping
The ever more powerful e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Alibaba, with their customer focus, want full speed ahead. Will shipping ride this wave or be crushed by it? - Innovation, 15 August 2018
15 years - and counting - of partnership
Exploring opportunities with machine learning and artificial intelligence takes partnership between Royal Caribbean and Wärtsilä to the next level. Find out what it entails and what makes it unique. - Innovation, 8 August 2018
Taking the machine out of people
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) – three words that could remind one of human-like metal robots such as C-3PO in Star Wars. However, it is not. RPA is the invisible personal assistant that boosts efficiency, decreases the amount of manual errors, and frees up time for employees to do more value-added work. - Innovation, 3 August 2018
Trailblazers in exhaust gas cleaning system retrofits
Companies looking to comply with MARPOL sulphur requirements now have great reference cases available, one being Finnlines operating in the Baltics SECA. - Innovation, 1 August 2018
Wanted: Future Tech
As smart technology continues to conquer the world, Wärtsilä wants to be one of the pioneers in the digitalisation wave. - Innovation, 26 July 2018
Shift business festival faced AI and algorithms in all its glory
AI and algorithms are challenging for all businesses as they can bring the joys of progression, but also the dilemmas of the unknown. Mathematician Cathy O'Neil wants corporations to pay attention to the ethics and legality of using algorithms and behind-the-scenes profiling of clients and consumers. She was one of the speakers at Shift festival. - Innovation, 10 July 2018
Additive manufacturing enters marine industry
Digital revolution in manufacturing technology is largely believed to lie in additive manufacturing – one example being 3D printing of items based on digital models. This enables, for instance, the tailoring of parts and rapid manufacture on demand. While additive manufacturing has been making waves in several industries, it is now finally making a splash in marine sector. - Innovation, 3 July 2018
Augmented humans – fiction or reality?
Hi-tech augmentation transforms people and businesses alike. We met experts in the field to find out if then, the line between fiction and reality is fast blurring. The answer is a resounding yes! - Innovation, 29 June 2018
What does it take to be a smart technology company?
A pinch of technology, a hefty number of right people, culture, and mindset is the recipe for a successful digital transformation at Wärtsilä. Its recent event in Trieste called Invent (Y)our Future is a case in point. - Innovation, 27 June 2018

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