Open & Data-Centric Architecture

All objects, such as plates, profiles, pipes, HVAC, and equipment, that define the ship are stored within a single central database. This uses permission groups to control access to the various objects. All objects contain their specific properties and methods. These are exposed to allow easy access and integration with other applications. For example, an object can be asked to provide its weight and center of gravity. The asking application does not need to know how to calculate these for the object. Download White Paper

Structural Functional Views

The unique concept of SmartMarine™ 3D supports three different structural views, with a unique association between them in order to avoid redundancy. The solution supports conceptual design (required for analysis), detailed design, and manufacturing design.

Ease of Change

The structural systems and rule-driven automation allow even major changes to be made late in the design cycle. Many shipyards do not start 3D modeling until the design is very stable because today's software tools are difficult to change. For example, a deck as a structural system contains its geometry and boundaries. If the geometry is changed, all structures related to the deck (plate parts, profile systems and parts, seams, openings, etc.) automatically adjust.

True 3D Modeling

Complex geometry can be defined directly in the 3D user environment. Many of today's systems use 2D to define the 3D model, which in complex areas is very inefficient.

Global Workshare

Real-time sharing over diverse geographical and organizational boundaries enables innovative business process improvements. For example, subcontractors and even owners can work concurrently in the same product mode – all, of course, based on appropriate permissions. Download White Paper

Data Reuse

The need to adapt past designs to new or changing market demands is paramount to winning new business and delivering quality products on time and within budget.
Data reuse can take many forms, beginning with capabilities in the areas of standardization of individual piece parts, uniformity of parts within an assembly, or symmetrical design consistency. More advanced design reuse capabilities are possible by extending this concept from "geometric" to "topological" similarity, where some aspect of the design basis is adaptively reapplied from one region of the vessel to another. Download White Paper

Open & Data-Centric Architecture

All objects, such as plates, profiles, pipes, HVAC, and equipment, that define the ship are stored within a single central database. This uses permission groups to control access to the various objects. All objects contain their specific properties and methods. These are exposed to allow easy access and integration with other applications. For example, an object can be asked to provide its weight and center of gravity. The asking application does not need to know how to calculate these for the object. Download White Paper

Structural Functional Views

The unique concept of SmartMarine™ 3D supports three different structural views, with a unique association between them in order to avoid redundancy. The solution supports conceptual design (required for analysis), detailed design, and manufacturing design.

Rule-driven Automation

User-customizable rules drive automation of many of the routine activities such as structural detailing, production planning, and structural manufacturing. This enables a customer to capture its best practices and standard procedures, thus reducing the personnel qualifications required and labor hours required. For example, the placement of a standard slot with its clips or collars, welds, and features is placed automatically by a set of customizable rules. The user does not need to know which object to select and does not spend any time placing the objects. Download White Paper

Ease of Change

The structural systems and rule-driven automation allow even major changes to be made late in the design cycle. Many shipyards do not start 3D modeling until the design is very stable because today's software tools are difficult to change. For example, a deck as a structural system contains its geometry and boundaries. If the geometry is changed, all structures related to the deck (plate parts, profile systems and parts, seams, openings, etc.) automatically adjust.

Production Planning

A full function rule-driven production planning environment is included. This enables the planners to be an integral part of the design process from the earliest stages. Beginning with major block subdivisions in early design through weld sequencing in construction planning. Since SmartMarine 3D is a fully integrated solution, it also supports outfitting, equipment, and structural parts to be managed within the production planning task.

True 3D Modeling

Complex geometry can be defined directly in the 3D user environment. Many of today's systems use 2D to define the 3D model, which in complex areas is very inefficient.

Global Workshare

Real-time sharing over diverse geographical and organizational boundaries enables innovative business process improvements. For example, subcontractors and even owners can work concurrently in the same product mode – all, of course, based on appropriate permissions. Download White Paper

Data Reuse

The need to adapt past designs to new or changing market demands is paramount to winning new business and delivering quality products on time and within budget.
Data reuse can take many forms, beginning with capabilities in the areas of standardization of individual piece parts, uniformity of parts within an assembly, or symmetrical design consistency. More advanced design reuse capabilities are possible by extending this concept from "geometric" to "topological" similarity, where some aspect of the design basis is adaptively reapplied from one region of the vessel to another. Download White Paper

Open & Data-Centric Architecture

All objects, such as plates, profiles, pipes, HVAC, and equipment, that define the ship are stored within a single central database. This uses permission groups to control access to the various objects. All objects contain their specific properties and methods. These are exposed to allow easy access and integration with other applications. For example, an object can be asked to provide its weight and center of gravity. The asking application does not need to know how to calculate these for the object. Download White Paper

Structural Functional Views

The unique concept of SmartMarine™ 3D supports three different structural views, with a unique association between them in order to avoid redundancy. The solution supports conceptual design (required for analysis), detailed design, and manufacturing design.

Rule-driven Automation

User-customizable rules drive automation of many of the routine activities such as structural detailing, production planning, and structural manufacturing. This enables a customer to capture its best practices and standard procedures, thus reducing the personnel qualifications required and labor hours required. For example, the placement of a standard slot with its clips or collars, welds, and features is placed automatically by a set of customizable rules. The user does not need to know which object to select and does not spend any time placing the objects. Download White Paper

Ease of Change

The structural systems and rule-driven automation allow even major changes to be made late in the design cycle. Many shipyards do not start 3D modeling until the design is very stable because today's software tools are difficult to change. For example, a deck as a structural system contains its geometry and boundaries. If the geometry is changed, all structures related to the deck (plate parts, profile systems and parts, seams, openings, etc.) automatically adjust.

Production Planning

A full function rule-driven production planning environment is included. This enables the planners to be an integral part of the design process from the earliest stages. Beginning with major block subdivisions in early design through weld sequencing in construction planning. Since SmartMarine 3D is a fully integrated solution, it also supports outfitting, equipment, and structural parts to be managed within the production planning task.

True 3D Modeling

Complex geometry can be defined directly in the 3D user environment. Many of today's systems use 2D to define the 3D model, which in complex areas is very inefficient.

Global Workshare

Real-time sharing over diverse geographical and organizational boundaries enables innovative business process improvements. For example, subcontractors and even owners can work concurrently in the same product mode – all, of course, based on appropriate permissions. Download White Paper

Data Reuse

The need to adapt past designs to new or changing market demands is paramount to winning new business and delivering quality products on time and within budget.
Data reuse can take many forms, beginning with capabilities in the areas of standardization of individual piece parts, uniformity of parts within an assembly, or symmetrical design consistency. More advanced design reuse capabilities are possible by extending this concept from "geometric" to "topological" similarity, where some aspect of the design basis is adaptively reapplied from one region of the vessel to another. Download White Paper

Open & Data-Centric Architecture

All objects, such as plates, profiles, pipes, HVAC, and equipment, that define the ship are stored within a single central database. This uses permission groups to control access to the various objects. All objects contain their specific properties and methods. These are exposed to allow easy access and integration with other applications. For example, an object can be asked to provide its weight and center of gravity. The asking application does not need to know how to calculate these for the object. Download White Paper

Structural Functional Views

The unique concept of SmartMarine™ 3D supports three different structural views, with a unique association between them in order to avoid redundancy. The solution supports conceptual design (required for analysis), detailed design, and manufacturing design.

Ease of Change

The structural systems and rule-driven automation allow even major changes to be made late in the design cycle. Many shipyards do not start 3D modeling until the design is very stable because today's software tools are difficult to change. For example, a deck as a structural system contains its geometry and boundaries. If the geometry is changed, all structures related to the deck (plate parts, profile systems and parts, seams, openings, etc.) automatically adjust.

Global Workshare

Real-time sharing over diverse geographical and organizational boundaries enables innovative business process improvements. For example, subcontractors and even owners can work concurrently in the same product mode – all, of course, based on appropriate permissions. Download White Paper