Efficient Design
We develop naval architecture solutions for high-performance and unconventional vessels by combining a strong understanding of hydrodynamic and aerodynamic environments with advanced engineering tools. When innovation pushes beyond existing rules and references, multiphysics and numerical methods become essential to guide design decisions with confidence and realism
We deliver naval architecture services for vessels that push beyond conventional design space. Whether the challenge is higher speed, greater comfort, improved seakeeping, or the integration of innovative solutions such as foil assistance, we use advanced numerical methods to support robust design decisions.
The result is a more informed development process, with better performance targets and lower risk from concept to validation.
For projects where speed, efficiency, and stability must be resolved together.
We support the design of high-performance and unconventional vessels where standard approaches are not sufficient.
When vessel behaviour in real operating conditions becomes a key design driver. We analyse comfort-related aspects such as motion in waves, external aerodynamics, onboard noise, and spray exposure to help improve the user experience without compromising performance.
For concepts where hull, appendages, propulsion, and flow interaction must be solved together. In foil-assisted and next-generation vessels, we use advanced engineering tools to assess the strong interaction between foils, hull, propulsion, manoeuvrability, and seakeeping from the earliest design stages.
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