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How a Dutch Factory Uses Underwater Drones to Inspect Offshore Wind Turbines
Lucas and Luna dive into the story of a Dutch factory that pivoted from building harbor cranes to manufacturing underwater inspection drones for offshore wind farms. They explore the economics: each drone replaces a $50,000 crewed boat inspection with a $2,000 automated run, cutting downtime by 40%. The hosts discuss the technical challenges of operating at 50 meters depth in the North Sea, the factory's shift from heavy steel to lightweight carbon fiber composites, and how the company secured a five-year contract with a major utility. The episode also touches on the broader trend of…
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