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America’s Cup Team Taps ESTECO for Design Software

October 9, 2025 · Luna Rossa will use ESTECO VOLTA and modeFRONTIER for the AC75 boat competing in the 2027 America's Cup.

WindInsight IQ Let America’s Cup Broadcasters Visualize Wind Behavior in Real-Time

August 23, 2024 · Capgemini and the America’s Cup Media revealed WindSight IQ for visualizing wind behavior

Siemens Digital Twin Tech Powers an America’s Cup Racing Team

August 22, 2024 · America’s Cup team uses Siemens Xcelerator software to create a digital twin to simulate hydraulics and aeronautic systems of the yacht in the water.

When Boats Fly

August 13, 2024 · CFD helps boats grow wings and stay airborne.

The Race is On

August 8, 2024 · Designing for The America’s Cup Race

3D Printed Vessels Set Sail

August 1, 2024 · From America’s Cup race teams to commercial boat manufacturers, the marine industry is navigating additive manufacturing in search of high-performing designs, time-to-market agility and cost savings.

Renishaw Offers AM Support to Yacht for 37th America’s Cup

May 21, 2024 · Renishaw, is supporting the team by providing them with additive manufactured products and solutions to maximize the performance of their latest race boat, Renishaw reports.

Altair, New York Yacht Club American Magic Forge Partnership for America’s Cup

February 20, 2023 · Altair provides data analytics and artificial intelligence technology to optimize NYYC American Magic team’s performance.

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Adopts Siemens Xcelerator as a Service

December 15, 2022 · Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli uses Siemens Xcelerator as a Service to accelerate development of the AC75 America’s Cup yacht.

Altair Is Named Official Supplier for Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team

August 12, 2022 · Team is part of challenge for the 37th America's Cup.

Syroco Uses ESTECO Technology to Design Fast Sailboat

April 1, 2021 · Syroco aims to optimize the energy efficiency of the craft so that it can perform most effectively on water and reach the targeted speed of 80 knots (150 km/h), powered only by the wind. 

Sailing Into Advanced Design

March 15, 2021 · Though the America’s Cup looks a little different this year, design innovation has contributed to the resiliency of the teams.

Advanced CFD at the Helm in Competitive Sailing

March 1, 2021 · New rules in America’s Cup encourage virtual testing.

CFD Keeps Boats Afloat in the America’s Cup

March 1, 2021 · Despite COVID disruptions, sailing teams discover new ways to simulate the unexpected.

Emirates Team New Zealand Defeats Oracle Team USA to Win the 35th America’s Cup

June 27, 2017 · Team used ANSYS simulation software to replace sail with wing and ensure faster, more efficient craft.

Engineering the America’s Cup: It Takes Technology and Teamwork to Win the Race

May 22, 2017 · How America’s Cup defenders and challengers integrate design, simulation, optimization, 3D printing, data analysis and high-performance computing technology for any advantage.

Engineering the America’s Cup: Flying on Water

May 22, 2017 · From majestic wooden schooners to today’s muscular and high-performance catamarans, the America’s Cup charts new waters in technology-driven racing design.

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