America's Cup

Top Story

March 15, 2021

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

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.