The centre will also focus on remote connectivity, high power high speed electrical charging and battery technology, with a view to bringing more products to the commercial market.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe interest by our marine customers in finding solutions which increase productivity and simultaneously offer sustainable operations has increased drastically,\u201d said Mikael Norin, Cavotec CEO. \u201cThe creation of an innovation centre is an important step in building on Cavotec\u2019s leading position in delivering what we call profitable sustainability for our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Maritime innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n Focusing primarily on the maritime sector, Cavotec\u2019s innovation centre will open in the Netherlands at the beginning of 2021. The centre will take charge of Cavotec\u2019s research and development activities to bring to maturity breakthrough solutions designed to increase efficiency and productivity while also reducing environmental impact.<\/p>\n The centre will also host a support hub for turn-key solutions for shore power and MoorMaster, Cavotec\u2019s automated mooring technology.<\/p>\n Mr Norin added: \u201cLocating our new centre in the Netherlands will give us access to a maritime cluster that is home to many leading shipping lines, port terminal operators and is full of highly talented individuals.\u201d<\/p>\n