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Simulation-driven ship hull design and optimization

Explore and optimize hull forms through parametric geometry control, automated simulation workflows, and multidisciplinary design studies.

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Why simulation-driven approach?

Model

Parametric modeling of hulls, appendages, and propulsors — or flexible morphing of imported geometries (NURBS or discrete).

Connect

Alternatively, flexible and powerful morphing capabilities for quick but controlled modification of imported geometries (discrete or NURBS based).

Optimize

CAESES® offers integrated methods for automated design explorations and shape optimization.

Insight

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Insight

Learn more about the data you already have and let CAESES provide you with new insights. And one sentence more to complete this tile.

Optimize

CAESES® offers integrated methods for automated design explorations and shape optimization.

CAESES’ ship hull design capabilities

CAESES is a specialized CAD and automation tool for optimizing complex, high-performance geometries, particularly for designing advanced ship hulls.

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Smart parametric modeling 

Complete parametric modeling capabilities for any type of hull, including container ships, tankers, bulkers, ferries, cruise ships, catamarans, yachts, planning hulls, etc.

Smart parametric modeling approach based on parameterized cross-sections and continuous control of the respective input parameters.

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Intuitive yet customizable 

Dedicated component-based modeling workflows for ship hulls greatly simplify the process. 
Yet, high level of customization, i.e., no black box models and full freedom to set up user-defined parameterizations and workflows.

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Smart parametric modeling 

Complete parametric modeling capabilities for any type of hull, including container ships, tankers, bulkers, ferries, cruise ships, catamarans, yachts, planning hulls, etc.

Smart parametric modeling approach based on parameterized cross-sections and continuous control of the respective input parameters.

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Intuitive yet customizable 

Dedicated component-based modeling workflows for ship hulls greatly simplify the process. 
Yet, high level of customization, i.e., no black box models and full freedom to set up user-defined parameterizations and workflows.

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What our customers say

Michael Palm

Before intro­duc­ing CAESES we ran about one hundred RANSE sim­u­la­tions per year. On the basis of CAESES we are now able to under­take several ten thou­sands of viscous sim­u­la­tions every year with no addi­tional effort. This gives us an excep­tional insight for key product deci­sions that we would not be able to generate without CAESES.”

Michael Palm
Head of Ship Hydrodynamics, VOITH Turbo

Portrait Pol Muller

In our expe­ri­ence, using CAESES for creating para­met­ric models was MUCH faster and easier than with our tra­di­tional CAD tool – hours versus weeks! For complex geome­tries, the tra­di­tional CAD tool was not the optimum solution because when creating variants we expe­ri­enced a lot of infea­si­ble geome­tries, whereas in CAESES we had almost 100% success. At Sirehna, CAESES has become an indis­pens­able tool for con­duct­ing com­pre­hen­sive shape opti­miza­tion studies in an auto­mated CFD-driven design process.”

Pol Muller
Head of Thrusters, SIREHNA

Getting started

FAQs

Why would I need an additional CAD system?

The advantages of early-stage Design Space Exploration (DSE) are well recognized within the fast-ship design community. By evaluating design variations in the process, DSE can significantly influence both fundamental design and business decisions, and enhance the effectiveness of later simulations that rely on resource-intensive, higher-order methods.

Why would I need an additional CAD system?

The advantages of early-stage Design Space Exploration (DSE) are well recognized within the fast-ship design community. By evaluating design variations in the process, DSE can significantly influence both fundamental design and business decisions, and enhance the effectiveness of later simulations that rely on resource-intensive, higher-order methods.