With increasing market growth, the Italian nautical sector is a source of technological innovation and a worldwide reference for its know-how and continued technological research. The economical success enjoyed by this sector has pushed it to invest in new technology and thereby greatly increase its know-how (to levels close to those enjoyed in the automobile sector)
The universities of Genova and La Spezia (sister universities) play an important role in the success of the Italian marine industry and have trained its principal architects. Such architects as Massimo Picco from Picco Yacht Design studied in this school. In order to increase the value-added of its students and to prepare them for a very competitive market, professors Ferrando and Garroni decided to integrate a new CAD system in the university. After analysing the principal CAD solutions on the marketplace TopSolid was chosen.
TopSolid is an integrated CAD/CAM solution which is capable of offering powerful tools from 2D design to the total management of complex assemblies. Based on a solid-wire frame hybrid kernel, TopSolid manages all stages of a project from the initial hull draft until the completion of the interior design. Another highly differentiating feature of TopSolid is that it offers job-specific solutions for all elements found on a boat: sheet metal structures, piping, interior design, specific component libraries for the industry, etc. Wood and sheet metal solutions are available thereby offering a complete CAD/CAM solution (TopSolid'Wood, TopSolid'WoodCam, TopSolid'PunchCut, …)
Missler Software Italy has had notable success in the nautical sector in Italy over the past years with such renowned references as: Vismara Yacht Design, Picco Yacht Design, OpacMare, MMGI, Cori Sail… The departments of Naval Architecture and Industrial Design of the Universities of Genova and La Spezia are now equipped with 70 TopSolid'Design licences, substantially adding to this success.
About Missler Software:
Missler Software is one of the leading global suppliers of CAD, CAM and ERP solutions. The company's product lines include TopSolid, TopManufacturing and GOelan. Missler Software offers a uniquely integrated solution for the mechanical engineering industry (general mechanical design, special machinery, tooling, boilerwork …) and for sheet metal and wood industries.
Thanks to its advanced technology and its fully integrated solution, Missler Software is experiencing rapid growth in the global CAD/CAM market. For further information contact international@topsolid.com or visit www.topsolid.com.
