The only difference between a genius and a crazy one is whether he succeeds or not. We have the tools and the expertise to know if an idea will be successful.
– Francis Hueber
Only a couple of decades ago, all the boat testing was about models and tank testing. In the iconic Il Moro de Venezia that Mario Caponnetto was part of the design team, the team build five boats real size to choose the best one to compete in the 1992 America’s Cup. Today, the huge development of the computers makes possible the testing of all the different possibilities using the right software, creating a science called Computational Fluids Dynamics (CFD).
Caponnetto Hueber has been leading Computational Fluid Dynamics development and its application to improve the efficiency of high-performance yachts.
From America’s Cup foiling boats to propeller design, from luxury mega-yachts to commercial ships, we apply our expertise in design, optimization, fluid dynamics and numerical simulations.
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- Hydrodynamics
- Aerodynamics
- Dynamics Hydrodynamics
- Propulsion, Power & Performance prediction
- Conceptual Design
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A new way of sailing
The yachting world is today fully focused on flying. The old fashion way to sail with the hull touching the water is a romantic way to enjoy the sea, but the need of speed and the sustainability makes all the naval architects focus their designs to get a way to reduce the friction with the water.
In this context, foils have become the kings of the game. And in this kingdom, Caponnetto Hueber is leading the way since the very start. We have designed foils for America’s Cup boats, water taxis in the Sena river of Paris, electric powerboats that are the future of the motor competition…
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Innovation through R&D
At Caponnetto Hueber we are always planning the next move. Asking the hardest questions so we can begin to work on the possible solutions. Our process of research and development has successfully led to various projects.
We assist, catalyze and develop innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions for Mobility, Cleantech and Deeptech Startups willing to bring to market low or carbon-free solutions in the field of private, public and goods transportation, and clean energy production.