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Tools & methods

The latest technology in our design & manufacturing process to improve lead time and efficiency.

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Synergy with satellite industries

Both Concurrent Design & Engineering, and Stage Gating are methodologies commonly used in the aerospace and satellite industries with the aim of increasing time and cost efficiency while maintaining quality: 

‘Basically, before starting each phase of construction we discuss what we want to deliver, what the details and implications are, and make decisions together with the departments that come after,’ explains Royal Huisman’s project manager.”

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Like a flatpack (ready to assemble piece) from Ikea

“We add a lot of details during the CNC milling, such as perforations for deck winches instead of aligning and drilling them afterwards. It basically means more accurate and efficient assembly — a bit like a flatpack from IKEA.”

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Plug-and-play

Another production improvement has been the adoption of modular skid fabrication. Instead of installing engineering components individually, the systems are assembled within a frame or skid for plug-and-play installation.

“Skids allow us to build entire systems in parallel, test them onsite and install them as complete units. With as many as 20 skids on this project – from fuel and fresh water to AC and entertainment system – it makes the whole installation process faster and more efficient.’”  – Excerpt from Superyacht Times article about Project 400 (Sea Eagle).

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Load sensing

The XXL advanced composite rudder of Project 400 (Sea Eagle) was made by sister company Rondal and equipped with load sensing technology.

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The answer is glue

The sleek design of Project 400 (Sea Eagle) features a superstructure made from rigid laminated glass, which raised challenges in connecting it to the flexible hull without causing damage. The solution was a sophisticated glue developed by aerospace experts specifically for this purpose. While the rear of the superstructure was welded, the forward part used this glue, allowing for up to 2cm / 1in of flex and ensuring a secure, weathertight bond. Similar flexible bonding techniques were also employed on Project 404 (Sarissa) and Project 405 (Nilaya) attaching their superstructures to the hulls.

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Exoskeletons

For the relief of heavy overhead work.