Tag: Structure Design
NAPA Release 2021.1
The new NAPA Release is out now! We are excited to announce that our first NAPA Release of 2021 is now live. We will deliver at least two releases in 2021 and the first one focuses now on the usability and user experience of all NAPA products with a completely renewed licensing technology. The next […]
Read ArticleJuly 30, 2021
One Model process on NAPA enables efficient concurrent engineering in concept design for Namura Shipbuilding
The Technology Development Centre of Namura Shipbuilding, which oversees the development of concept design of standard vessels, uses NAPA when establishing an effective concurrent design process between the different disciplines. Background Namura Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., one of Japan’s major shipbuilding companies, specializes in bulkers, tankers and gas carriers for shipowners and charterers. The Technology Development […]
Read ArticleJune 1, 2021
NAPA Steel increases design flexibility for Fosen Design and Solutions
By integrating NAPA software into its initial design phase, Fosen Design and Solutions, could easily take its models from 2D to 3D, laying the foundations for incomparable agility, fewer errors and a smoother overall design process. Background From new buildings to conversions and refurbishments, Fosen Design and Solutions provides fully optimized products across a range […]
Read ArticleApril 27, 2021
NAPA brings unrivaled efficiency to novel ice-class vessel design process at Aker Arctic
Aker Arctic uses NAPA FE meshing and NAPA Steel software to save time, increase flexibility and design capability on ice-class vessels concepts Background Aker Arctic is a leading Finnish engineering company specializing in developing the designs and related solutions for ice-breaking vessels operating in some of the world’s toughest conditions. Aker Arctic has used NAPA […]
Read ArticleMarch 23, 2021
A new dimension for ship design
by Tapio Hulkkonen, Director at NAPA Design Solutions Moving automated ship design into the 21st century is a necessity that will require time and cooperation by all to achieve. Ship design today Ship design has long been three dimensional. And yet, despite this, for designs to meet class societies’ rules they still need to […]
Read ArticleFebruary 5, 2021
NAPA integrates with ShipConstructor with OpenPDM
NAPA and PROSTEP have extended their successful co-operation further, with the help of the OpenPDM concept. PROSTEP’s OpenPDM plugin technology is being used to enable integration between NAPA and ShipConstructor. By integrating with ShipConstructor, NAPA can streamline the structure design process flow from initial and basic design towards the hull production. By using this OpenPDM plugin technology, […]
Read ArticleJanuary 28, 2021
NAPA Release 2020.2
The new NAPA Release is out now! We are excited to announce that our second NAPA Release of 2020 is now live and available for installation. Our team of experts have been working hard on developing key functionalities, such as improvements to the software quality in the form of error corrections as well as minor […]
Read ArticleDecember 23, 2020
NAPA 2020.2 Coming Soon
NAPA Release 2020.2 will be published in the final quarter of 2020. With several new features and functionalities, we are excited to announce that NAPA 2020.2 will be released soon. Check out some of the exciting improvements and updates in our new videos. Hull surface design with NAPA Designer, with multiple views Intact Stability […]
Read ArticleOctober 28, 2020
NAPA Release 2020.1
The new NAPA Release is available for downloading now! This is the first NAPA Release of 2020 and we’re excited to share the information on the new development with you. This article highlights the most significant latest development. We have also worked hard to improve the software quality in the form of error corrections and […]
Read ArticleJune 26, 2020
Structural Design with NAPA
A series of live NAPA User Webinars took place on 9 – 10 June 2020. If you missed them, don’t miss the recordings! NAPA Steel offers a unique and efficient structural design experience. The integration to the design process has been made easy with the number of interfaces to other CAD and rule check software. […]
Read ArticleJune 15, 2020