Introduction
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Introduction
Integrated 3D Product Modeling and Product Data
Management (PDM) System
• For shipbuilding (new, repair, conversion) and offshore construction
• Achieve new levels of engineering and production efficiencies
• Quick start up - AutoCAD based
• Retain the flexibility AutoCAD users are accustomed to
• Benefit from concurrent engineering with SQL Server database
3D Product Model, 210’ Offshore Supply Vessel
Courtesy Bender Shipbuilding and Repair Co., USA and
Guido Perla & Associates Inc., USA
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Introduction - Module Overview
Modules that Meet your Needs
• Manager PDM System
• Hull
• Structure
• Pipe
• Equipment
Marinette Marine, USA: Great Lakes Icebreaker GLIB
• HVAC
• Penetrations
• Build Strategy
• Plate Nesting
• Profile Nesting
• NC Processing
• FlyThrough
• Planned – Electrical, Weld Planning, …
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Introduction - Key Benefits
Key Benefits
• Single Open Database – Integration opens large cost-saving potentials
• Customization made easy – Most powerful customization engine on the market
• Shipbuilding and Offshore – One tool across disciplines saves money
• Easy to use – Cost efficient training and lower cost operators
• From lines plan to NC-code – Complete solution
• Proven on hundreds of projects - Reliable
• Integrated software suite – One source support
Marinette Marine, USA: INLS
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Introduction - Database Design
ShipConstructor Database Design
• Database = “spider web” -> triggered in one area causes
action in other areas
• 8 years of experience in database optimization
• Automatic operation = easy to use
• Any change by any user immediately available for all
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Introduction – ShipConstructor’s Database
ShipConstructor’s Product Model Data
• All project data in one place, always up to date
• Weight, CG, material lists in seconds
• Open design - ready for integration with other
company functions
• Sales, Purchasing, Planning, …
• PLM - Product Lifecycle Maintenance Possible
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Introduction - Interdepartmental Integration
Integrates all Departments into one Complete Model
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Introduction – Five Steps to Improvement
Five Steps to Improve the Shipbuilding Process
1
Create the Build
Strategy that fits
your yard
Decide where and
how parts will be
produced; set
project parameters
Load the database library with purchased
parts & keep track of changes
4
3
2
5
Create 3D Model etc.; every
person works in his own
discipline but also sees the
progress of other disciplines
Automatically generate Production
Drawings & Reports
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Introduction - Concurrent Engineering
Concurrent Engineering = Short Time to Production

Traditionally preventing release of drawings to next
department
= Long time to production
Penetration Insertion
Penetration Approval
Pipe Routing
Nest Check
Structure Modeling
Nesting
ok!
Accurate NC-Code
time
Example: Up-to-date NC-code by automatic Nest Check
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