CFD-driven design solutions for patrol boats, stealth vessels, and unmanned platforms optimised for seakeeping, speed, and mission endurance.
A multi-fidelity-based suite for wind assisted ships. From design to routing optimization.
Preliminary design of a highly modular unmanned surface vehicle (USV).
Simulation for optimization and validation of WASP ships with different methods.
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During the 33rd America’s Cup cycle, Mario Caponnetto contributed to hydrodynamic assessment workstreams aligned with the BMW Oracle wing-sail platform — the configuration that ultimately won the Match. This milestone marked the shift toward aero-hydrodynamic integration in Cup design culture.
BMW Oracle Racing
America’s Cup / Aero-Hydro Integration / Performance Engineering
In 2021, Caponnetto-Hueber led the CFD, foil design, and hydrodynamic engineering for the AC75 of Luna Rossa Challenge—the eventual Prada Cup winner. We deployed multiscale CFD and aero-hydro coupling to ensure optimum lift and control. Rapid iteration delivered performance gains under tight competition timelines.
Luna Rossa Challenge
Racing Concept / CFD / Foil Design