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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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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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From 2D Lines to 3D Precision: Updating a Cruise Vessel with Orca3D
When Majestic Cruise Lines set out to update the Trim and Stability Booklet for a 134-meter vessel, naval architect Kam Mitchell turned to Orca3D. Starting with only scanned 2D drawings, Kam rebuilt the ship in Rhino, modeled every tank and compartment, and used Orca3D’s hydrostatics and stability tools to produce class-approved documentation. The result, a fully compliant Trim and Stability Booklet approved by Lloyd’s Register shows how Orca3D bridges the gap between legacy ship data and today’s design and analysis standards.
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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.
