NAPA software to transform DSME ship design processes

DSME will use the software at both the initial design stages, where changes are frequent and designs must be changed rapidly – and detailed design stages, where reliability and usability are paramount.

“One of the main reasons DSME was so impressed with NAPA is that they demonstrated technology that went beyond our expectations, rather than just meeting the minimum requirements,” said KW Sohn, head of ship business unit, DSME

“NAPA Steel gives us the speed, usability and confidence that our designers need to stay at the leading edge.”

Cutting edge

NAPA Steel is designed to be lightweight enough to handle rapid design changes while providing detailed and accurate results for each design stage.

Its domain coverage and finely tuned user experience enable wide use of the models created with the tool, enhancing efficiency and reliability.

Because of this, NAPA Steel has a solid track record in the design of structures for complex vessels in segments such as cruise.

The software integrates seamlessly with most Class software so naval architects and structure designers can use the same model throughout the process of multiple class society rule checks, at stages such as plan approval drawings, FE (Finite Element) model generation, and weight calculations. This means that design time can be considerably reduced.