The use of parametric CAD to revolutionise the design andmanufacture of high performance luxury yachts

摘要

This paper reports on work undertaken during a Teaching CompanyScheme between the University of Plymouth and Pendennis Shipyard Ltd.(PSY) of Falmouth, Cornwall, to reduce lead times, improve productquality, reduce costs and increase sales through the application of anadvanced parametric CAD system. The paper describes the company, itsproducts and the competitive environment in which it operates. Itdiscusses the rationale behind the decision to purchase a 3D parametricCAD system and it highlights some of the major implementation issueswhich have confronted PSY since that decision was made. Finally, thepaper presents evidence of substantial productivity gains which havebeen achieved in the eight months since the system was purchased