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Efficient by Design: How Simonis Voogd Used Orca3D Marine CFD to Optimize Leopard Powercats
In this Orca3D Customer Spotlight, we’re highlighting Simonis Voogd Design and their award-winning Leopard 40PC and 46PC Powercats. Designed for Robertson & Caine, these production catamarans achieved improved performance and fuel efficiency using Orca3D Marine CFD. Learn how the team optimized running trim, reduced resistance, and won two major industry awards—all while working within strict production constraints.
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Shaping the Future of High-Speed Vessels: Orca3D’s Presentation at MARINE 2025
Orca3D is excited to present research at the XI International Conference on Computational Methods in Marine Engineering. Co-authored by Orca3D’s Larry Leibman, this paper explores high-fidelity CFD simulations used to optimize the design and maneuvering of high-speed vessels, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard’s 47FT Motor Lifeboat. By leveraging advanced simulation techniques, including a new propeller force model, this research provides key insights into improving vessel performance and maneuverability. Join us at MARINE 2025 to learn more about the future of marine design.
