CADMATIC Marine & Outfitting 2026.1: Integrated Ship Design & Production Engineering Platform

CADMATIC Marine & Outfitting 2026.1 is the integrated shipbuilding solution that combines CADMATIC Hull for structural design and CADMATIC Outfitting for piping, ducting, cableways, and steel structures in a unified digital environment. The software supports a complete digital twin workflow from initial concept through detailed design to production-ready output.

The 2026.1 release continues CADMATIC’s focus on AI-driven features, automated design tools, and enhanced collaboration capabilities. It is part of a comprehensive ecosystem that includes CADMATIC Wave (marine-focused PLM platform), eShare (cloud-based collaboration), and P&ID/Electrical modules, ensuring data consistency across all project phases.

???????? Primary Users

This professional shipbuilding software suite is designed for:

• Naval Architects & Hull Designers performing 3D hull form modeling, structural design, and shell plate development

• Outfitting Engineers designing piping, HVAC, cableways, and steel structures for ship interiors

• Production Planners & Detailers generating fabrication drawings, NC cutting files, and assembly instructions

• Shipyards & Marine Construction Firms managing complex newbuilding projects from basic design to production

• Electrical & Automation Engineers integrating electrical systems and instrumentation with 3D modeling

⚡ Key Features & Capabilities

 

????️ CADMATIC Hull – Structural Design

3D Hull Modeling & Surface Design:

• NURBS-based hull surface modeling and fairing

• Shell plate development and expansion

• HiLTop module for advanced concept design and special dependencies

• Automatic item sizing according to class rules

Structural Detailing:

• Topological storage of hull structures for quick and easy modifications

• Stiffener and bracket generation with automated rules

• AI-driven features to assist in design optimization

• Integrated insulation modeling

Production Output:

• Automatic extraction of accurate production data for construction parts

• NC cutting data generation for plates and profiles

• 2D sketch generation with part labels per work breakdown level

???? CADMATIC Outfitting – Production Engineering

Multi-Discipline 3D Modeling:

• Piping design with parametric component libraries

• HVAC ducting routing with circular and rectangular duct support

• Cable tray and cableway design

• Steel structures and equipment layouts

Diagram-Driven Design:

• P&ID Viewer for live diagram integration

• Direct linking from P&ID to 3D modeling

• Design data stays synchronized between diagram and 3D model

Enhanced Routing & Placement Tools:

• Improved Follow-pipe feature with intuitive user interface during routing

• Pipe Quadrant points – four quadrant navigation points for support placement and routing

• Circular air ducts with on-the-fly dimension definition and gasket support

Production Documentation:

• Automatic pipe spool generation

• Duct spool and support drawings

• Material take-offs and listings

• Integration with material management systems

???? CADMATIC Ecosystem Integration

???? Digital Twin & Collaboration

• Model-centric approach ensuring concurrent design that revolves around the vessel

• Real-time multi-user collaboration across disciplines

• Hull markings from outfitting components for production guidance

• Laser scan module for 3D scan to CAD workflows

• Integration with AR/VR/MR and IoT capabilities

???? What’s New in Version 2026.1

The 2026.1 release continues the momentum from recent CADMATIC advancements documented for 2025:

Next Steps on Roadmap:

• Route finder for automated pipe routing

• Improved Sister Project management

• Model reuse capabilities

• Automated support design