Those promises haven’t always been fulfilled – but Mr Logtenberg is convinced that the maritime sector is one where 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, can play a transformational role.
Mr Logtenberg is the co-founder of CEAD, a company that designs and builds large-format 3D printers at its base in the Dutch town of Delft.
Until now, its business has been to provide the printers for others to use, but with boatbuilding CEAD decided to get involved in production as well.
“3D printed boats still need to be accepted by the market,” says Mr Logtenberg.
“People are not going to invest and then just hope that the market will develop. They would rather buy in capacity first. [So] instead of just building machines, we’re going to do it ourselves.”