Marine service giant Seaspan has announced the launch of its new visualization system called 'Holoship.' The new system will be used to develop, integrate, and test "digital twin" ships, altering how Seaspan and the Canadian marine industry build and maintain their vessels.
Using Holoship, designers and engineers will be able to virtually experience lifelike 3D digital models of Seaspan's ships, which will be projected on a large 5.6-meter-wide wall. Users will wear VR headsets that will enable them to virtually move through the digital ship; they will even be able to interact with the ship's various physical components, equipment, and systems. As a result, designers and engineers will be able to assess the quality of the ship and play out different scenarios in its lifecycle.
Digital Twin Ship Builders
Seaspan Launches New Vessel Visualization System Called 'Holoship'
Trend Themes
1. Digital Twin Technology in Shipbuilding - The use of digital twin technology in shipbuilding is a trend with immense potential for improving the design, construction and maintenance of vessels.
2. Virtual Reality-assisted Shipbuilding - The application of virtual reality technology in shipbuilding offers a new horizon for innovative design, visualization, and simulation of marine vessels.
3. Integrating 3D Technologies in Maritime Engineering - The integration of 3D technologies in maritime engineering is an emerging trend that increases design accuracy, reduces rework and enables digital collaboration among stakeholders.
Industry Implications
1. Shipbuilding - The shipbuilding industry has an opportunity to leverage digital twin technology and virtual reality tools to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize the lifecycle of ships.
2. Marine Engineering - Marine engineering firms can adopt 3D technologies to create accurate, reproducible and interactive visual representations of ships, improving design, simulation and production processes.
3. Virtual Reality Technology - The virtual reality industry can expand its footprint by offering customized, high-fidelity VR tools for shipbuilders and naval engineers, improving visualization, collaboration and training in the high-stakes maritime industry.