systems already in place that use a similar set of tools such as CAD/CAM design soſtware and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that may already have some of the same requirements for data storage and collation, making the challenge of infrastructure a reasonably surmountable one. Closely coupled to the issue of computing
infrastructure requirements is the relative lack of Big Data analytics tools. Toolsets that cross disciplines as part of a concerted effort to leverage Big Data analytics are rare in the shipbuilding environment. Another challenge for Big Data analytics
implementation in the shipbuilding industry shares a common root with traditional analytics: a lack of data alignment. The problem lies in the fact that even though this data may be harvested for particular purposes, it lacks any sort of alignment with the other types of data being collected.
Related to the issue of data alignment is the
problem of optimisation of data collection methodologies. Tough there may be data collected in many places throughout the shipyard, they are not necessarily being approached in the most efficient manner possible. Without strong business processes and methodologies to guide the collection process and validation, the data collection may take more resources than actually required or could allow bad data through.
Conclusion Many industries have reported great successes integrating Big Data analytics into their business processes. Considering the amount of raw data currently being generated, and the amount of data that could be captured, in a shipbuilding environment it is only natural to question if there may be a place for Big Data analytics in the shipyard enterprise.
Dassault’s future thinking
Dassault Systemes has introduced its SOLIDWORKS 2015 to the market which gives users cloud-based capabilities and better productivity, work processes and operating costs
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hortening the design cycle was the aim of Dassault Systemes’ latest upgrade by allowing designers to span multiple
disciplines with ease, says the company. New features such as collaborative sharing have been added through the system’s cloud-based capabilities to ease the design process. “Customers in this market face a wide
range of new challenges including design and building using new composite materials, integrating new electronic systems, compliance with environmental systems – including bilge water treatment, speciality marine equipment sanctions/missions (eg: oil skimming), compliance with evolving marine standards and doing all this while being more efficient and cost effective with design and manufacturing,” Eric Leafquist, product portfolio manager, SOLIDWORKS explains about the key demands in the market. To meet these demands and to add to the
collaborative sharing quality, several other features have been added, such as the ‘Flatten Surface’ functionality in SOLIDWORKS Premium 2015 that enables complex surfaces to be flattened to help guide yards
The Naval Architect January 2015
Tere are many challenges facing shipyards
that are considering implementing a Big Data analytics workflow into their environments. Infrastructure, tools, personnel, lack of data alignment, and lack of comprehension and communication all conspire to make the task appear more daunting than it actually may be. In particular, a general lack of awareness of the methodologies in Big Data analytics have kept it from being considered as a possible means of enhancing business decision making. The allure of unique and valuable
business insights that could be available through considering Big Data analytics is enticing. It is hard to ignore the possibility that there might be relationships buried in the large amount of data generated across the shipbuilding enterprise that could lead to enhancements in business decision making. NA
SOLIDWORKS 2015 allows you to automatically flatten 3D models to improve manufacturability of products with compound curvature
to determine such things as the amount of Aluminium hull plating is required and planning for the amount of hull core material required. SOLIDWORKS MBD 2015 enables annotations and manufacturing information to be placed on the 3D model, reducing
the number of drawings needed and their distribution. Also, SOLIDWORKS Routing (in Premium 2015) now supports running rectangular ducting, HVAC and other sections with a design to streamline overall vessel design. NA
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