A new material combining thermoplastics and fiberglass has paved the way for rapidly 3D-printed boats, offering a potential breakthrough in the traditionally labor-intensive boatbuilding industry. This innovation promises to automate a significant portion of the production process and drastically reduce costs and build times.

• A 3D-printed boat hull can now be produced in just four days, a significant reduction from the weeks traditionally required.
• Maarten Logtenberg, co-founder of CEAD, is spearheading this effort, believing the maritime sector is ripe for additive manufacturing.
• CEAD's largest 3D printer, nearly 40m long, has already been used to print an electric ferry and a 12m fast boat for the Dutch Navy in just six weeks.