News from before 2017
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Ground breaking technology enables high-precision inspection of buried pipelines
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Discover how new technology allows you to predict remaining service life, and accurately evaluate the condition of subsea pipelines - buried, rocked dumped or exposed. -
A successful wind tunnel workshop for architects!
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For the third time, we had the pleasure of hosting a workshop for architects where they learn about how our wind tunnel services can contribute to their design process. -
FORCE Technology wins Asset Integrity Management contract with BP Norway
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After a tough bidding process, FORCE Technology proves that they are competitive market leaders within Asset Integrity Management. -
The expansion of Denmark’s second largest cruise port
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Expanding Port of Roenne by enlarging the manoeuvring basin and building new multipurpose quays will draw more tourists to the sunny island and consequently secure the future of the port. -
First fatigue test in mechanical test bench of offshore foundation node
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Inauguration of the mechanical test bench at Lindø Component and Structure Testing A/S with fatigue testing an offshore foundation node is part of a joint industry research project. -
Full-scale testing documents the product quality
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Our climate chamber and mechanical test bench are ideal for full-scale tests for the offshore sector among others. An accelerated lifetime test documents your product quality. -
Model test launch of the Starfish AHTS vessels
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Model tests in our towing tank ensured a safe launch of the most complex AHTS vessels ever launched at Kleven Verft shipyard. -
FORCE Technology featured in Discovery Channel series
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The series ‘World’s biggest shipbuilders’ follows the development of three big projects at the Maersk group – some of which were tested in our facilities. -
Cost effective life extension of offshore jacket structures – from a CP perspective
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Innovative FiGS® CP survey technology generates large costs savings in offshore jacket life extension, with high accuracy. -
Wind pressure measurements reach new levels
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With our dynamic pressure measurement system, we offer even faster and more flexible wind pressure measurements. -
Simflex 4.9 will be released this autumn
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The new Simflex software package will include new functionalities as well as many improvements to help users work efficiently when planning and carrying out scenarios. -
DHI and FORCE Technology expand their collaboration
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DHI and FORCE Technology have collaborated with great success throughout many years. Now they have chosen to expand their cooperation by offering combined courses- to benefit the maritime Denmark -
Black offshore going green
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Despite the low oil prices, we still have numerous ways to help companies in the energy sector. These will be discussed at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas from May 2-5 2016. -
DELTA and FORCE Technology merges – Generational change in Board of Directors and a strengthened Management.
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With the merger, DELTA and FORCE Technology create one of Denmark and Scandinavia’s biggest GTS technology service companies. With approximately 1600 employees and over 1.5 billion DKK in turnover, the goal is to be the favorite Nordic impartial service- and knowledge partner within selected technology sectors. Ernst Tiedemann becomes the new Chairman of the Board. -
Port studies of Vordingborg Port, Denmark
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We have carried out port studies for Vordingborg Port to expand the port to prepare it for larger ships than currently calling the port. -
Planar Motion Mechanism with CFD
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Over the years, FORCE Technology has performed captive model tests for shipowners to assess the manoeuvring capabilities of ships in the late design stage. -
Turning circles with a carousel tug
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Our ship model database has been extended with a carousel tug. -
FORCE Technology will host the 3rd International Metrology for LNG Workshop
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The 3rd International "Metrology for LNG" Workshop will take place at FORCE Technology in Brøndby, Denmark on the 19th May 2015. -
Grand opening of the world’s largest closed loop
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The world’s largest closed loop for high-pressure calibration of natural gas meters is opening its doors to customers, partners and the worldwide audience. -
Outsourcing involves queuing for materials knowledge
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The risks related to acquiring cheap goods in the Far East is a very popular topic. Indeed, so popular that up until now, FORCE Technology has held four project days on this subject. -
FORCE Technology has opened a new green test centre in North Zealand
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The new Danish Test Centre for Bioenergy provides companies and researchers within bioenergy with an opportunity to perform full scale tests and test new fuel types and technologies. -
From the laboratory onto the factory floor
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A new centre at Lindø will ripen already developed technologies aimed at the offshore industry. This will ensure that technologies developed in the laboratory will take effect quickly in the industry. -
New views on plastics
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Plastic degrades much faster than most other materials. Therefore, FORCE Technology carries out research and development activities within plastics and composites, e.g. in PlastNet. -
Signature opens a passage for clean air over China
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Three Danish ministers witnessed the signing of a strategically important commercial contract between FORCE Technology and Tongfang Environment CO., Ltd. -
IMO agrees to a global sulphur cap of 0.50 % in fuel oil for ships
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By 1 January 2020 all ships must use fuel oil complying with the global sulphur cap. -
Instant awareness of your fuel consumption
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A market with too many ships and not enough cargo has placed the shipping rates under pressure. Despite the currently low fuel prices, fuel is still a huge expense for a ship owner. -
The world’s largest loop for high-pressure calibration
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High-pressure calibration of gas meters reaches new heights at FORCE Technology -
A new collaboration makes performance optimisation easier for ship-owners
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The new collaboration between software supplier Logimatic and research and development company FORCE Technology has resulted in a multifunctional software system capable of providing big results for the industry. -
New subsidiary in the Middle East
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On February 25th FORCE Technology officially established FORCE Technology Middle East LLC based in Abu Dhabi. -
Why considering the installation phase is important in offshore wind turbine design
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Whether the wind turbine is planned positioned onshore, at-shore or offshore, the structural design must be based on environmental conditions, expected design life and inspection philosophy.