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Our news hub combines technical research, CFD analysis and project insights with accessible stories for the broader maritime community.

From peer-level technical articles to accessible features for the media, our News section is where Caponnetto Hueber shares its expertise. This is our ‘knowledge hub,’ designed to inform engineers, decision-makers and journalists alike.

HSV / SIMCENTER / America´s Cup Support Vessel

Caponnetto Hueber cuts development time by 80% and exceeds performance targets through advanced CFD and digital-twin methodologies.

BGF45 and how Caponnetto Hueber and SIMCENTER helps revolutionize pleasure yachts world

The approach demonstrates how advanced naval architecture and digital twin methodologies reshape the future of yachting.

Wind-Assisted Propulsion Performance Prediction Tool (WASP4) Project

Caponnetto Hueber is participating in the WASP4 project — a major R&D initiative to develop a wind-assisted propulsion performance prediction tool for ships, under the “PP23 Gemelotec” primary project within the larger “Tractor Project INNCODIS” framework.

The BGF45 — World Premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival

The BGF45, developed by Caponnetto-Hueber for Bluegame (Sanlorenzo Yachts Group), made its World Premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025.

Caponnetto Hueber develops patented foldable hydrofoil system (patent pending)

An innovative foldable hydrofoil architecture designed to address the most critical practical limitations faced by foiling yachts currently in operation.

Caponnetto Hueber seals a new partnership with Victory Marine for the E1 Series RaceBird project

Caponnetto Hueber has officially entered a strategic partnership with Victory Marine to lead the Hydrodynamics and Foil Engineering of the RaceBird electric powerboat for the E1 Series.

HSV / SIMCENTER / America´s Cup Support Vessel

Caponnetto Hueber cuts development time by 80% and exceeds performance targets through advanced CFD and digital-twin methodologies.

BGF45 and how Caponnetto Hueber and SIMCENTER helps revolutionize pleasure yachts world

The approach demonstrates how advanced naval architecture and digital twin methodologies reshape the future of yachting.

Wind-Assisted Propulsion Performance Prediction Tool (WASP4) Project

Caponnetto Hueber is participating in the WASP4 project — a major R&D initiative to develop a wind-assisted propulsion performance prediction tool for ships, under the “PP23 Gemelotec” primary project within the larger “Tractor Project INNCODIS” framework.

Caponnetto Hueber seals a new partnership with Victory Marine for the E1 Series RaceBird project

Caponnetto Hueber has officially entered a strategic partnership with Victory Marine to lead the Hydrodynamics and Foil Engineering of the RaceBird electric powerboat for the E1 Series.

HSV / SIMCENTER / America´s Cup Support Vessel

Caponnetto Hueber cuts development time by 80% and exceeds performance targets through advanced CFD and digital-twin methodologies.

BGF45 and how Caponnetto Hueber and SIMCENTER helps revolutionize pleasure yachts world

The approach demonstrates how advanced naval architecture and digital twin methodologies reshape the future of yachting.

Wind-Assisted Propulsion Performance Prediction Tool (WASP4) Project

Caponnetto Hueber is participating in the WASP4 project — a major R&D initiative to develop a wind-assisted propulsion performance prediction tool for ships, under the “PP23 Gemelotec” primary project within the larger “Tractor Project INNCODIS” framework.

Caponnetto Hueber seals a new partnership with Victory Marine for the E1 Series RaceBird project

Caponnetto Hueber has officially entered a strategic partnership with Victory Marine to lead the Hydrodynamics and Foil Engineering of the RaceBird electric powerboat for the E1 Series.

HSV / SIMCENTER / America´s Cup Support Vessel

Caponnetto Hueber cuts development time by 80% and exceeds performance targets through advanced CFD and digital-twin methodologies.

BGF45 and how Caponnetto Hueber and SIMCENTER helps revolutionize pleasure yachts world

The approach demonstrates how advanced naval architecture and digital twin methodologies reshape the future of yachting.

Wind-Assisted Propulsion Performance Prediction Tool (WASP4) Project

Caponnetto Hueber is participating in the WASP4 project — a major R&D initiative to develop a wind-assisted propulsion performance prediction tool for ships, under the “PP23 Gemelotec” primary project within the larger “Tractor Project INNCODIS” framework.

2010 — BMW Oracle Wing Sail (AC33 Winner)

2010 — Hydrodynamic Workstreams Supporting the BMW Oracle Wing Sail Era (AC33)

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.

Partners:

BMW Oracle Racing

Project Type:

America’s Cup / Aero-Hydro Integration / Performance Engineering