E-Force Marine has introduced large-scale 3D printing technology for the hull mold of its upcoming electric catamaran.
The Miami-based, family-owned marine tech company, first revealed its catamaran designs last year, with this latest announcement marks a step forward: investment in an industrial-scale 3D printer capable of producing the catamaran’s hull mold in modular sections.
The process replaces traditional, plug-and-mold methods commonly used in boatbuilding, digitally designing the hull and 3D printing the mold in approximately 1.5-metre sections, which are then assembled to form the full mold.
“Boatbuilding hasn’t fundamentally changed in decades,” explained Al Haghayegh, CEO at E-Force Marine.
For electric vessels, efficiency is everything, and the ability to fine-tune hull performance quickly is a game-changer.
Al Haghayegh
“For electric vessels, efficiency is everything, and the ability to fine-tune hull performance quickly is a game-changer.
“Every small gain in efficiency translates directly into more range, better performance, or lower battery requirements, and that level of iteration simply isn’t possible with traditional tooling.”
The new catamaran reflects an evolution for E-Force Marine. After several years developing its technology and focusing on B2B electric drive systems, the company is now prioritising the development of its own inboard electric catamaran as a flagship product.
The catamaran will be powered by the company’s 100kW electric drive system, which has undergone more than three years of testing.
Prototype construction on the electric catamaran is scheduled to begin later this year, with on-water testing expected within around nine months. The company is targeting a full market launch in 2027.
The new technology will be on show at the Miami International Boat Show taking place from February 11 – 15 2026.
