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Orca3D Version 3.2: More Powerful CFD, Smarter Workflows, and Better Control of Your Analysis
Orca3D Version 3.2 brings new capabilities and workflow improvements across the Orca3D product suite.
For Orca3D Marine CFD, Version 3.2 makes sophisticated analyses easier to set up directly from Orca3D. New tools automate much of the setup for simulations in waves, while a new RPM Controller automatically adjusts propeller RPM to achieve a specified speed in self-propelled simulations. You'll also find expanded CFD monitoring, visualization, Points of Interest, advanced setup options, and improved rendering capabilities. Orca3D V3.2 Features Orca3D V3.2 Features
Beyond CFD, Version 3.2 introduces a new Load Case Grid, improved load case management, enhanced downflooding definitions, an updated Foil Assistant, an expanded Real-Time Hydrostatics interface, and a new Orca3D Model Tree. Orca3D V3.2 Features Orca3D V3.2 Features
We've put together a complete overview of what's new and why these improvements matter in your day-to-day Orca3D workflow.
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New Product Release: Orca3D Version 3.1.10 Now Available
Orca3D Version 3.1.10 introduces powerful new analysis tools for naval architects, including Fung resistance prediction, maximum allowable VCG stability analysis, improved hydrostatics workflows, and enhanced reporting. Version 3 users can download the update for free, and Version 1 and 2 users can explore the latest capabilities with a free 15-day trial.
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IMOCA partners with Orca3D to Push the Limits of Offshore Racing
Orca3D is honored to be an official technical partner of the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA), providing essential tools for the design and analysis of the cutting-edge IMOCA 60 boats. These high-performance vessels, designed for the toughest offshore races like the Vendée Globe, rely on Orca3D’s advanced stability analysis and seamless integration with Rhino3D to ensure optimal performance and safety. In this post, we explore the groundbreaking collaboration between Orca3D and IMOCA, and how our software is helping shape the future of offshore racing by enabling the design of faster, safer, and more resilient vessels.