3D ENGINEERING SYSTEM OF SHIPS MATES : TOPICS

[ Engineering Business ]

[ SHIP & OCEAN ]

We held the 21st MATES Technical Exchange Meeting on October 27, 2023. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event had been conducted in webinar format, but this time we were able to hold it in person in Nagasaki, which was the first time in four years, with the participation of approximately 120 people. In addition to explaining the development status of MATES, we had presentations from Oshima Shipyard, Nagamura Shipyard, MHI Marine Engineering, and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding on the utilization examples of MATES and FitViewer. We set up experience corners for FitViewerMR and FitViewerVR at the venue, allowing many people to experience the virtual world. We hope that the content of this meeting will serve as a reference for those who participated in their future efforts in DX. At the social gathering, we had the opportunity to meet people in person for the first time in a long time or for the first time ever. While enjoying delicious food and drinks, we had meaningful discussions with customers, exchanging various opinions. We would like to express our gratitude once again to all those who participated.We are currently preparing for the next event and look forward to seeing you again in a year. If you are interested in MATES, please feel free to contact us through the website's inquiry form.

We, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., held the 20th MATES Technology Exchange Meeting on December 6, 2022. Although the COVID-19 has calmed down, in order to minimize the risk, the event had to be held in webinar format again, and it was successfully concluded with attendance of approximately 180 participants. In the meeting, two clients introduced MATES utilization case studies. IKNOW MACHINERY showed the new introduction project of MATES hull system. The background of the introduction, initiatives, and requests for future improvements were introduced. HAKODATE DOCK showed the new introduction project of 3D Viewer application "FitViewer". In the assembly process at the unit site, it was able to assemble the piping only with FitViewer without paper drawings. As a result, it led to a reduction of 120 design man-hours per ship. We have already received a lot of feedback from the results of the questionnaire that these case studies were very helpful. We will continue to provide the optimal solutions to our customers, so please feel free to contact us if you have any questions/requests.

We, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., held the 19th MATES Technology Exchange Meeting on December 8, 2021. Due to the impact of the COVID-19, the event had to be held in webinar format as we did last time, however it was successfully concluded with attendance of approximately 160 participants. In the meeting, we and MHI Marine Engineering, Ltd., introduced new functions of MATES and the example of utilization of MATES at initial design stage, respectively. We also made presentations on current development progresses of new functions. In particular, the demonstration of the VR/MR application, which was confirmed to be effective in the ship design and construction site, was well-received by the participants. We have already received several inquiries from our customers and potential customers regarding our VR/MR applications. We will continue to provide the optimal solutions to our customers, so please feel free to contact us if you have any questions/requests.

We, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., held the 18th MATES Technology Exchange Meeting on November 17, 2020. Considering the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting was held in the style of webinar which was the fist time for us, nevertheless around 200 participants, not only existing customers but also potential customers, eventually joined there, which far exceeded our initial expectations. In the meeting, we made presentations on our future development plans and progresses of MATES and MHI Marine Engineering, Ltd. introduced the initial 3D design utilizing MATES. Normally, the venue would be a place for active exchange of opinions and information among participants. In that sense, it was hard to make such a place as expected due to the restrictions of webinar style this time. Despite our worries, however, we have received a lot of responses and opinions about our presentations, which is greatly appreciated. Incorporating those valuable opinions received, we will continue to develop the systems that are to be usuful to the shipbuilding industry. Next year we wish to be able to provide a place for interaction with participants again and truly look forward to seeing you all at the “19th MATES Technology Exchange Meeting”.