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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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Designing Acapella: How Orca3D Supported Stability and Performance Analysis on a 49-Meter Sailing Yacht
Naval architect Srđan Đaković used Rhino and Orca3D to refine the 49-meter sailing yacht Acapella, verify compliance with stability requirements, and confirm propulsion needs before construction.
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See Orca3D in an Integrated Ship Design Workflow with NDAR at SMM 2026
Heading to SMM 2026 in Hamburg? Visit NDAR to see how Orca3D supports naval architects with integrated hull design, hydrostatics, stability, speed and power, and Marine CFD—all within Rhino. Stéphane Dardel will also highlight Orca3D during NDAR’s presentation on the Exhibitor Innovation Stage.
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Meet Orca3D’s European Reseller NDAR at EuroMaritime 2026
Meet Orca3D’s European reseller, NDAR, at EuroMaritime 2026 in Marseille. Visit Booth H61 from February 3–5 to connect with the NDAR team, learn more about Orca3D for Rhino, and discuss your naval architecture and marine design workflows.
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How NavCad and Orca3D Marine CFD Work Together to Improve Vessel Design
Discover how combining HydroComp’s NavCad® with Orca3D Marine CFD enhances the accuracy of vessel simulations. A real-world case study reveals how this hybrid approach delivers deeper insights into resistance, trim, and propeller forces—leading to smarter, more efficient designs.
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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.
