Siemens and Compute Maritime join forces to revolutionize ship design through the application of generative artificial intelligence.
In an exciting development for the maritime industry, Siemens Digital Industries Software and Compute Maritime are collaborating to revolutionize ship design. This partnership is set to transform the industry by leveraging generative AI and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to enhance engineering efficiency and innovation.
The collaboration centers around the integration of advanced AI technologies, including generative AI, with high-performance simulation tools such as CFD. Siemens Digital Industries Software brings its expertise in digital twin technology and AI-powered design and simulation platforms, like Simcenter STAR-CCM+, to the table. This software automates simulation processes for accurate modeling of ship behaviors, providing real-time, high-fidelity modeling of hydrodynamic conditions, which are crucial for ship design.
For Compute Maritime, this collaboration is a game-changer. As the CTO of Compute Maritime, Junaid Awan, stated, "Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is widely used in the maritime industry for CFD simulations." The collaboration aims to push the boundaries of generative AI in the ship design industry.
The benefits of this partnership are manifold. It enables faster product development and innovation cycles due to automated and intelligent design space exploration. It offers more accurate decision-making by providing comprehensive insights into ship hydrodynamics and structural performance before physical testing. Furthermore, it facilitates cost and resource optimization as digitized workflows reduce physical prototyping needs and accelerate time-to-market.
The combination of NeuralShipper and Simcenter STAR-CCM+ aims to redefine how multidisciplinary design optimisation is performed. NeuralShipper, Compute Maritime's platform for vessel design and optimisation, generates numerous design options rapidly during the preliminary design phase. This rapid generation of design options allows teams to expedite concept development and quickly proceed to the detailed design phase.
The collaboration underscores both companies' shared commitment to advancing sustainable and efficient solutions for the shipping industry. New ships must be purpose-built to integrate these technologies from the outset for maximum benefits. Existing ships were not originally designed to accommodate such technologies or fuels, limiting the potential for maximum savings. However, adopting new fuel types or energy-saving devices can enhance emissions reduction and fuel efficiency in ships.
Dmitry Ponkratov, the marine director of simulation and test solutions at Siemens Digital Industries Software, stated that the collaboration represents a paradigm shift in maritime design. Compute Maritime's NeuralShipper acts as a digital naval architect, aiding human naval architects in the preliminary design phase.
This groundbreaking collaboration can be found at https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/simcenter/ship-design-with-generative-ai/ and can be commented on via @IoTNow_. The homepage for IoT Now can be found at IoT Now.
[1] Siemens Digital Industries Software. (2021). Ship Design with Generative AI. Blog post. Retrieved from https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/simcenter/ship-design-with-generative-ai/ [2] IoT Now. (n.d.). Homepage. Retrieved from https://www.iot-now.com/ [3] Siemens Digital Industries Software. (n.d.). Simcenter STAR-CCM+. Retrieved from https://www.sw.siemens.com/global/en/products/simulation/simcenter/star-ccm-plus.html
In this collaboration, Siemens Digital Industries Software and Compute Maritime are set to merge advanced AI technologies with high-performance simulation tools, tapping into the potential of artificial-intelligence and technology within the manufacturing industry. By combining their expertise in digital twin technology and AI-powered design, Siemens Digital Industries Software aims to revolutionize ship design, transforming the maritime industry.
This partnership offers multiple advantages, including faster product development, reduced physical prototyping needs, and improved decision-making, as it provides comprehensive insights into ship hydrodynamics and structural performance through the use of finance-optimized programs such as Simcenter STAR-CCM+. Ultimately, this collaboration aims to redefine the maritime industry finance landscape and promote sustainable, efficient shipping solutions.
