Revolutionizing ship design with production considerations at concept stage.
The article discusses a new design system for ships that focuses on reducing risks and improving design and estimating procedures early on. The system was developed through collaboration between industry experts and a university, using modern computer design tools. By incorporating production considerations from the start, the system aims to provide reliable results by utilizing accurate information on hull shape, ship layout, structural arrangement, and manufacturing processes. This approach shows that it is possible to create an effective and practical design tool that can help in the shipbuilding process.