Norway-based propulsion manufacturer Servogear has recently invested in a new industrial metal lathe, significantly expanding its production capability and capacity.
Also known as a "turning centre", the Doosan Puma 700 XLY-series machine will primarily be used to machine propeller shafts, rudders and propeller blades.
"The Puma has a large capacity and will be an important contributor to achieving our ambitious future production targets," commented Servogear. "Its improved efficiency will also enable us to meet future quality specifications as we ramp up production and seek to retain end-point product quality."
Servogear also recently announced the successful sea trials of the 'Fjordbris', a 240-passenger ferry built from carbon fibre composites by local Norwegian boat builder Brødrene.
Measuring 40 metres in length and powered by four MTU 10V2000 engines, the craft turns Servogear Ecoflow-series controllable-pitch propulsion units to a designed service speed of 35 knots.