Advancing NanoDeck™: New tooling approved for production

At MarineSolar, collaboration and continuous improvement play an important role in the development of our technology.

As part of this ongoing work, our Chief Technology Officer, Chris Russell, recently visited BEC Group to inspect and approve new tooling for our NanoDeck™ tile and electronics enclosure, ahead of full production scheduled for later this year.

The tooling approval is the latest milestone in a nearly three-year collaboration between MarineSolar and the Hampshire-based manufacturer. Throughout that time, the teams have worked closely together on the development of NanoDeck™, from concept and design-for-manufacture through to tooling, prototyping, testing and pilot production, with further developments already underway.

Together, the teams have successfully developed a new NanoDeck™ tile that is 25% lighter than the current design, while maintaining strength and durability.

A key achievement of the project has been the precision of the tooling itself. The new moulds have been manufactured to a tolerance of ±0.1mm, enabling critical marine sealing functions to perform exactly as intended.

The tooling also incorporates compound angled sliders to enable the complex features designed into the NanoDeck™ tile and electronics enclosure.

One of the most significant achievements of the collaboration has been the speed and accuracy with which the complex tooling was delivered. From initial development through to final approval, it was designed, manufactured and completed in under 10 weeks – with the required specifications achieved right first time.

This milestone reflects the expertise and commitment of both teams, as well as the value of the long-standing relationship between MarineSolar and BEC Group. By combining technical capability with effective collaboration, the project has successfully delivered a lighter NanoDeck™ tile without compromising strength, durability or functionality.

With the tooling now approved, we look forward to the next stage of the project as production begins later this year, while continuing to work closely with BEC Group on the ongoing development of the NanoDeck™ system.