Variable gearbox enabling constant revolutions per minute (rpm) for generators onboard ships
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| Coordinator | Optixmarine AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 438 000 |
| Project duration | December 2015 - June 2016 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
Optixmarine provides next generation fuel optimisation through a patent-pending gearbox ´Optixdrive´ which allows 25% fuel savings for ships with shaft generator. This project was aimed at technology and business development for the above mentioned product and has resulted in among other things are detailed design of OptixDrive and the starting point of the educational platform ´OptixAcademy´, aimed at spreading leading knowledge and experience in how to save energy onboard for crew and shipping companies.
Expected results and effects
The result of this project is a vital part of the commercialization of OptixDrive and the effect is that OptixMarine AB now can take the next step towards establishing the solution on the market. During the project we also founded the educational platform ´OptixAcademy´ as well as the analysis tool ´OptixAnalytics´ - which, together with OptixDrive, form the complete solution we offer to our customers. As a next step the EU Commission decided to support the development of OptixDrive through their SME Instrument, also known as ´Champions League for startups´.
Planned approach and implementation
During the project we have, in close collaboration with leading suppliers, made a product design that resulted in production drawings for OptixDrive´s first units. To further reach out with the solution to the global market, we have decided to be present at the largest branch exhibition SMM in Hamburg in September, where we will exhibit together with Svenskt Martintekniskt Forum (www.smtf.se).