Highlights from the Cadmatic Digital Wave Forum 2025

The Cadmatic Digital Wave Forum 2025 in Palm, Spain from May 21–22 attracted 126 customers from 54 companies and 4 trusted partners. The forum brought together innovators from both the marine and process industries to explore how digitalization is reshaping the future of design, engineering, and operations.

The two-day event was packed with insightful presentations, lively discussions, and inspiring customer stories.

Key topics at a glance

The forum covered a wide range of topics that are shaping the digital transformation of our industries. Here are just a few of the highlights.

• Innovation & investment in digitalization – In the opening address, Cadmatic CEO Detlef Schneider explored the future of digitalization across the marine and process industries. He discussed key trends, opportunities, and challenges.
• AI-powered ship design – Madalina Florean showcased how AI and automation are streamlining ship design, transforming collaboration, and driving efficiency – from contract to production.
• CADMATIC Wave evolution – Marcus Bole and Aleksi Juhola shared how Wave is helping shipbuilders boost productivity with smarter document management, streamlined workflows, and faster integration of CAD models.
• Seamless 3D and P&ID integration – Lucas Fransman and Marco Hettinga highlighted how CADMATIC is breaking down barriers in data handling, with features that simplify P&ID design and connect it directly to 3D models.
• Hull design innovations – Richard Pereira and Binne Viersen introduced powerful new features like Jumbo Panels and enhanced modeling capabilities that are transforming structural design workflows.
• Simplifying electrical engineering – Tommi Piispa demonstrated how CADMATIC Electrical makes complex cable routing and documentation easy, accurate, and fully integrated into 3D models.

See the full program here for a detailed overview of all topics covered.

Cadmatic presenters field questions at the end of day 1 during the round table discussion. From left to right, Cadmatic CEO Detlef Schneider, Madalina Florean (Director AI), Markus Sukkinen (Business Development Manager), and Marcus Bole (Product Manager, eProducts & Wave). 

Customer stories that inspire

Our customers took center stage, sharing how they’re using Cadmatic to overcome challenges and push the boundaries of innovation.

Seaspan Shipyards revealed how they are leveraging digital tools to optimize shipyard operations. ENI shared insights into process industry applications, showcasing the power of integrated data. Tsuneishi Shipyards presented their approach to enhancing shipbuilding efficiency and achieving greater design precision.

Forum participants enjoying their welcome drinks before dinner on Day 1 at the Bahia Mediterraneo restaurant. 

A forum built on collaboration and community

Beyond the sessions, the forum was a place for connection. From the get-together on May 20 to the lively dinner at Restaurant Bahia Mediterraneo, there was a real sense of community. Our Customer Success Corners buzzed with activity as application specialists engaged directly with attendees, answering questions and sharing expertise.

We look forward to doing it all again in 2027!

See you there

Cadmatic Digital Wave Forum Team