Customer challenge
- Geometric complexity of superyacht blocks
- Need for detailed project visualization and progress tracking
- High documentation requirements for block realization
Archimede Marine excels in superyacht block design
Italian yacht design company streamlines superyacht block design process with Cadmatic
Cadmatic solution
- Parametric modeling simplifies repetitive operations and allows precision in creating irregular, complex designs.
- Real-time 3D viewer enables designers to monitor modifications and assess structural solutions effectively.
- Automated generation of cutting blades, profile lists, assembly sketches, and prefabrication plans streamlines workflows.
“We chose Cadmatic as it is the most comprehensive and useful tool for supporting our designers with block drawing” – Gennaro Rocco, Technical Department representative at Archimede Marine
The design and construction of superyachts is a field that requires exceptional precision, creativity, and technical expertise. Italian company Archimede Marine stands out in this demanding industry, excelling in the executive design of superyacht blocks. Since 2021, their design process has been empowered by Cadmatic software, which simplifies complex workflows and enhances the quality of their designs.
Archimede Marine began using Cadmatic software in 2021 when they expanded into the executive design of superyacht blocks.
“When our company began working on the executive design of superyacht blocks in 2021, we needed software that could simplify the challenges of this complex field. We chose Cadmatic because it proved to be the most comprehensive and useful tool for supporting our designers with block drawing,” explains Gennaro Rocco, Technical Department representative at Archimede Marine.
Gennaro Rocco has been impressed with how Cadmatic has streamlined the complex superyacht block design process.
Meeting the challenges of superyacht design
The executive design of superyacht blocks is an extremely complex process that requires a mix of engineering, nautical, and architectural skills. One of the most demanding aspects is the geometric complexity of the yachts.
“Superyacht blocks often have intricate and irregular shapes to optimize interior and exterior spaces, ensure stability, and meet aesthetic goals,” Rocco shares.
He indicates that Cadmatic plays a pivotal role in overcoming these challenges. The first step in block design is 3D modeling, which is the most challenging hurdle. Cadmatic supports Archimede Marine’s designers with its parametric tools, which are particularly useful for repetitive modeling tasks.
“Once the initial modeling is completed, the rest of the project progresses much more smoothly thanks to the parametric nature of the software. This feature enables us to efficiently produce all the necessary documentation for construction, such as cutting blades, profile requirements, profile lists, assembly sketches, and prefabrication plans,” says Rocco.
After the 3D modeling phase, Cadmatic facilitates the production of precise documentation required for block construction, including cutting blades, profile lists, assembly sketches, and prefabrication plans.
A prebabrication plan created for block construction.
The value of parametric tools and 3D viewer
Archimede Marine highlights Cadmatic’s parametric nature and real-time 3D visualization tools as key features that enhance their workflows.
“One of the most important and appreciated features of Cadmatic is the ability to view changes and model updates in real time using the 3D viewer (Hull Viewer). This feature is invaluable because it gives designers a clear, detailed view of the project’s progress. It also provides crucial insights into the structural solutions to be adopted,” explains Rocco.
These tools ensure that Archimede Marine's designers can work efficiently and with high precision, even when dealing with the intricate details of superyacht design.
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