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Applied New Technologies AG : Unlocking the potential of sustainable ship recycling
The scarcity of resources represents one of the main obstacles for decarbonisation to be carried out . In the light of the ongoing energy transition and the difficulties that the steel industry is facing in that regard , a significant increase in demand for steel scrap can be expected . Therefore , all available sources must be utilized .
As we are observing the humanity ´ s tale of sustainability unfold , Applied New Technologies AG ( ANT AG ), a German company based in Lübeck , is set on contributing to the noble cause . How ? By providing products for dismantling obsolete ships with an environmentally friendly method . ANT AG specializes in Water Abrasive Suspension ( WAS ) technology , the development and manufacture of modular cutting systems and erosion technology . The GSW editorial team gladly accepted the opportunity to hear what Mr . Till Weber , General Manager of ANT AG , has to say about the company ´ s remarkable results achieved in compliance with all international requirements for sustainable ship recycling . Please read on to find out more about the abundance of potential offered by the company ´ s technology .
By Lucija Kozina
GSW : Mr . Weber , can you please tell us something about ANT AG and its ( sustainability ) mission ?
TW : ANT AG was established in 1999 with a mission to explore sustainable cutting methods based on suspension jet technology . This endeavor led to the invention of a unique Water Abrasive Suspension ( WAS ) system , which has since been at the forefront of our continuous technological development .
Today , ANT stands as a market leader in cold-cutting systems for offshore decommissioning , bomb disposal and dismantling of nuclear power plants . Furthermore , we are actively extending our technology ’ s
6 Green Steel World | Issue 9 | November 2023