innovation-driven engineering lab
We bring innovative marine concepts to life by combining design, engineering, prototyping, and validation in one integrated workflow. Supporting projects from initial idea to construction and testing, we build effective interfaces with shipyards and suppliers to turn innovation into robust, test-ready solutions.
We act as a maritime innovation lab, turning ambitious ideas into test-ready solutions through an integrated cycle of design, simulation, prototyping, and sea trials. Our approach is rooted in integral design: hydrodynamics, structures, control, sensing, and system intelligence are developed as one connected engineering problem, not as isolated parts. This allows us to move quickly from concept to validation, helping shipyards, system suppliers, and marine companies de-risk new technologies before industrialization.
For larger companies, this creates a practical innovation model: we take ownership of exploration, development, and prototype validation, while they remain focused on system integration, manufacturing, and commercialization. The result is a faster path from bold idea to proven concept, supported by agile development cycles and real-world testing.
We develop prototypes through an integral design approach where hydrodynamics, structures, propulsion, control, and onboard systems are treated as one engineering problem. This is especially valuable in advanced marine concepts where isolated optimisation is not enough.
Our methodology links digital simulation with physical prototyping and sea trials in a continuous validation loop. This allows fast iteration, better engineering decisions, and progressive reinforcement of the design model before industrial scale-up.
CH can operate as an external innovation unit for shipyards, system suppliers, and marine companies, taking responsibility for concept exploration, development, and prototype validation while industrial partners focus on integration, production, and commercialization.
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