Intergraph SmartMarine 3D

Hexagon Intergraph SmartMarine 3D is an advanced 3D design and engineering software specifically tailored for offshore and shipbuilding industries, including naval defense and maritime projects. It offers a comprehensive solution for the design, modeling, and management of complex marine structures, from commercial ships to naval vessels and offshore platforms. The platform integrates various aspects of ship design, from structural modeling to mechanical systems, ensuring an optimized and collaborative environment for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) operations.

For the defense and homeland security sectors, SmartMarine 3D is used to design and manage military vessels, submarines, and other critical marine infrastructure. It provides real-time collaboration, automated design processes, and efficient management of shipbuilding data, reducing design time, minimizing errors, and enhancing the overall quality of marine defense projects.

Key Features:

1. 3D Design and Modeling: SmartMarine 3D enables the detailed design of ships and offshore platforms, covering everything from hull design to interior systems. The software provides parametric modeling tools that allow users to quickly generate complex designs while ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards.

2. Structural and Outfitting Design: The platform supports the structural design of marine vessels, including steelwork, pipe systems, cable trays, and mechanical components. It automates the process of detailing and outfitting ship components, ensuring efficient resource allocation and material management throughout the project lifecycle.

3. Automated Rule Checking: SmartMarine 3D features rule-based automation that ensures the designs adhere to industry-specific standards and regulations. This is crucial for defense shipbuilding, where adherence to military standards is mandatory. Automated checks prevent costly rework and delays by validating design integrity at every stage.

4. Integrated Engineering and Procurement: The platform integrates engineering data with procurement and construction processes, allowing for better collaboration between design teams, suppliers, and contractors. This helps defense organizations manage the complexity of marine projects, streamline material procurement, and reduce the risk of scheduling conflicts.

5. Collision Detection and Interference Checking: With built-in collision detection and interference checking capabilities, SmartMarine 3D ensures that various systems within a vessel—such as pipes, HVAC systems, and cables—are installed without conflicts. This reduces construction delays and ensures the seamless integration of all components.

6. Real-Time Collaboration: SmartMarine 3D supports real-time collaboration between teams working on various aspects of the ship design and construction process. This feature is critical for large defense projects involving multiple contractors and design teams spread across different locations.

7. Life-Cycle Management: The platform offers tools for managing the entire lifecycle of a marine vessel, from initial concept through to construction and future maintenance. By integrating with maintenance and inspection workflows, SmartMarine 3D helps defense organizations keep their vessels operational and compliant throughout their service life.

8. Virtual Prototyping: SmartMarine 3D enables the creation of virtual prototypes of ships and offshore structures. These prototypes allow defense contractors to simulate the performance of vessels under real-world conditions, helping to identify potential issues before construction begins.

Applications:

• Naval Shipbuilding: SmartMarine 3D is extensively used for designing and managing the construction of military vessels, such as frigates, destroyers, aircraft carriers, and submarines. The platform ensures that all components of the ship, from hull design to weapons systems integration, are meticulously planned and executed.

• Offshore Defense Infrastructure: For offshore defense platforms and naval bases, SmartMarine 3D provides tools to design complex structures such as oil rigs, patrol vessels, and underwater defense systems. The platform ensures that offshore installations are built to withstand harsh environmental conditions and meet defense standards.

• Maintenance and Repair of Naval Vessels: SmartMarine 3D aids in the maintenance and upkeep of naval vessels by providing detailed 3D models of existing ships. Maintenance teams can simulate repair procedures, track component wear, and ensure compliance with defense maintenance schedules, thereby extending the life of critical defense assets.

• Submarine Design and Construction: The platform is ideal for the complex and highly specialized task of designing and constructing submarines. With its 3D modeling and collision detection tools, SmartMarine 3D ensures that all systems in a submarine—such as pressure hulls, ballast tanks, and propulsion systems—are optimized for performance and safety.

• Military Port and Dockyard Management: Defense organizations use SmartMarine 3D to manage the design and construction of military dockyards and naval bases. The platform ensures that port facilities are designed to support naval operations, including ship maintenance, logistics, and weapons handling.

Benefits:

1. Increased Design Accuracy and Efficiency: By automating much of the design process and providing rule-based validation, SmartMarine 3D reduces design errors and accelerates the overall project timeline. This ensures that defense and naval projects stay on schedule and within budget.

2. Seamless Collaboration Across Teams: SmartMarine 3D enables real-time collaboration between naval architects, engineers, and contractors. This fosters better communication and ensures that complex shipbuilding projects are executed efficiently, even when multiple teams are working remotely.

3. Improved Compliance with Defense Regulations: The platform’s built-in rule-checking and compliance tools ensure that all designs meet stringent defense and naval standards, reducing the likelihood of costly rework and non-compliance penalties.

4. Reduced Costs Through Automation: SmartMarine 3D automates many of the repetitive and manual tasks involved in marine design, such as outfitting and material management. This reduces design and construction costs while improving overall project quality.

5. Enhanced Risk Management: With collision detection and interference checking, SmartMarine 3D helps prevent design conflicts that could delay shipbuilding projects or result in operational inefficiencies. This reduces the risks associated with large naval defense projects.

6. Lifecycle Support for Naval Assets: SmartMarine 3D offers tools to manage the entire lifecycle of naval vessels, from initial design through construction and ongoing maintenance. This ensures that defense organizations can efficiently maintain and upgrade their fleets, extending the operational lifespan of their vessels.

7. Faster Time to Market: By providing a fully integrated design and construction platform, SmartMarine 3D enables defense contractors to deliver vessels faster without compromising quality or safety. This is crucial in military applications where time-sensitive missions require rapid deployment of assets.

Hexagon Intergraph SmartMarine 3D is a powerful SaaS platform used for the detailed design and construction of military vessels, offshore defense infrastructure, and submarines. Its ability to automate rule-based design processes, provide real-time collaboration, and manage the lifecycle of naval assets makes it an essential tool for defense contractors, shipbuilders, and government agencies involved in the maritime defense sector. The platform’s advanced simulation capabilities help ensure compliance with stringent defense standards while reducing project costs and timelines.

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