Generative AI Transforms Ship Design: Siemens-Compute Maritime Breakthrough

Siemens Digital Industries Software and Compute Maritime announced a revolutionary collaboration on February 13, 2025, integrating the NeuralShipper platform with Simcenter STAR-CCM+ CFD software. NeuralShipper, trained on over 100,000 vessel designs, generates hundreds of hull forms within minutes while satisfying design and performance requirements. This "digital naval architect" enables rapid concept development for new fuel types and energy-saving devices, addressing the industry's need for purpose-built vessels. Game changer: The platform outputs CAD models directly as NURBS surfaces, solving the surface quality issues plaguing existing 3D foundational models.
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This story is part of the Maritime AI Digest of 18 June 2025.