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News Release from: Altair Engineering | Subject: HyperWorks
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 07 July 2006
Italian yacht builders adopt CAE
software
Ferretti Group, the Italian-based international group of yacht builders, has chosen HyperWorks CAE technology to optimise the structure of new composite materials.
Ferretti Group, the Italian-based international group of yacht builders, has chosen Altair's HyperWorks computer-aided engineering (CAE) technology to optimise the structure of new composite materials HyperWorks' open, programmable engineering framework is a comprehensive set of technologically advanced solutions that streamline the product development process
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 31 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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More than 60 specialists supervise the progress of each single yacht from design to construction, and all stages of planning and testing are carried out using leading-edge computer technology.
Ferretti Group implements a virtual development process to ensure that their yachts will be superior in terms of performance and technology.
"We chose the HyperWorks engineering framework to optimise our development process and our material", said Andrea Crucianelli, CAE Manager at the Engineering Division of the Ferretti Group.
"Quality, form, function and security are major goals at Ferretti Group in building new yachts".
"It is important that we combine our handcrafting work with design and modern simulation technologies to reach those goals".
"Today, building outstanding boats such as ours, it is not enough to simply provide standard marine architecture", he continued.
"We need to find a perfect balance between different parameters and requirements".
"Quality is a major issue of marine engineering, but cruising performance, safety, comfort, and the space and brightness of the interiors are also critical".
"Furthermore, we have to guarantee the standard of materials and appearance, and the functional efficiency of the boat".
"The integrated CAE framework from Altair helps us to decide on and optimise the composite material we need in order to meet all the listed requirements in yacht building, with the opportunity of fast-changing the parameters".
"I am proud that a respected yacht builder such as Ferretti Group has chosen Altair HyperWorks to develop and construct their boats", said Cosimo Panetta, Managing Director of Altair Italy.
Ferretti Group builds yachts that combine the pleasure of cruising with a skilled understanding of the sea and modern materials, technology and engineering skills.
Yacht builders produce only a limited number of one design, and can't afford to optimise the material on real prototypes.
HyperWorks will meet their demands for constant innovation and fast product development cycles, as well as ensure high product quality.
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