Maritime Innovation Boosters

Wind propulsion and smart design reducing fuel use and cutting emissions in global fleet.

Reducing emissions through smart naval engineering.

Wind-assisted propulsion systems.

Sustainable naval architecture for shipping.

Foiling Performance Leaders

Naval architecture and foiling systems pushing the limits of yacht racing.

Foil design for America’s Cup

+30% performance through advanced hydrodynamics

Speed, control and reliability under race and cruising conditions

CFD Innovation Hub

Digital twins and CFD simulations shaping next-generation maritime design.

Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics

Proprietary WASP4 simulation platform

Custom processes for disruptive innovation

Solutions

Integrated solutions in hydrodynamics, foils, efficient naval design, wind propulsion, and autonomy — combining advanced simulation, engineering precision, and real-world testing to deliver measurable performance gains across every project.

Fluid Dynamics and CFD

Advanced CFD simulations (RANS, LES, DNS) reduce prototyping costs, cut risks and optimise hydrodynamic performance.

Naval Architecture & Efficient Design

Integrated naval design that balances aesthetics, performance, sustainability and cost-efficiency

Foiling Yachts & Hydrofoils

From de America´s Cup to the RaceBird electric superboat, our foils deliver speed, control and reliability under race and cruising conditions.

Wind Propulsion Technologies

Design and validation of wind-assisted propulsion systems and energy-saving devices to cut fuel and emissions.

Autonomous Marine Vehicles

Hydrodynamic and structural expertise applied to drones, USVs and autonomous craft for stability, performance and endurance.

Prototyping

Transforming bold ideas into test-ready prototypes through integrated design, construction, and validation, with CFD as the core engineering tool.

Industries

Trusted by leaders in maritime innovation, Caponnetto Hueber collaborates with the world’s foremost shipyards, racing teams, and engineering studios to push the boundaries of naval performance and design efficiency.

Yachting & SuperYacht

We collaborate with leading shipyards and yacht brands to deliver efficiency-driven design, CFD validation and naval architecture solutions.

Maritime & Shipping

We apply CFD and wind-assisted propulsion innovation to help shipping companies cut fuel costs and emissions.

High Performance & Racing

Our CFD and foil designs have delivered world-class performance at the highest level.

Marine Technology & Intelligent Systems

We support the development of high-performance, data-driven maritime systems, from hybrid propulsion to real-time control and digital twins.

Oceanographic Research  & Environmental Monitoring

We design and simulate low-impact, high-endurance vessels and instruments for research institutes and monitoring agencies.

Defense & Surveillance

CFD-driven design solutions for patrol boats, stealth vessels, and unmanned platforms optimised for seakeeping, speed, and mission endurance.

Designs That Fly And Save Energy

Projects

BGF45

30% more efficient sport yacht developed with Bluegame / Sanlorenzo.

CFD for +6-DoF Hydro with Aero simulations

Simulation for optimization and validation of WASP ships with different methods.

USV Preliminary Design and Feasibility

Preliminary design of a highly modular unmanned surface vehicle (USV).

Tool4WASP

A multi-fidelity-based suite for wind assisted ships. From design to routing optimization.

Research & Academy

Applied research with measurable impact.

Wind Propulsion in 2025: Charting the Course Toward IMO’s Net-Zero Ambition

A market-wide shift driven by regulation, commercial pressure and technological maturity.

How to Accurately Predict the Performance of Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) Systems

CFD-based modelling and ITTC harmonisation for reliable performance estimation.

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