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Caponnetto Hueber SL

Name: Caponnetto Hueber SL
Address: Calle TRAVESSIA 15, Victory Challenge Base, Valencia, 46024, ES
Telephone: +34963224224

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Caponnetto Hueber SL

Innovative Concepts & Design + Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for High Performance, Efficiency & Sustainability in Maritime Sector

01/09/2026

High-performance sailing is coming to our home waters. ⛵

On 5–6 September, SailGP lands in Valencia for the first time, and the CH team will be there on Sunday.

Come and join us! We’d love to see you there, share the experience and meet you at the event.

A day to enjoy the racing, spend time together outside the office and see some extraordinary engineering in action.

Foiling. Speed. Hydrodynamics. Teamwork.

Find us in Valencia and say hello!

06/08/2026

From August 10 to 21, Caponnetto Hueber will pause for a summer break.

Thank you for being part of our journey, for your curiosity, your trust and your engagement with our work.

May this summer bring you fresh perspectives, new ideas and fair winds for the journeys ahead.

See you soon, ready to keep pushing the boundaries of maritime innovation.

Happy Summer.

28/07/2026

One of the most enduring concepts in naval architecture is the Design Spiral.

Although the tools available to naval architects have changed dramatically over the past decades, the design process itself has remained remarkably consistent.

Every vessel evolves through a continuous sequence of interconnected decisions. Displacement influences hull shape, stability and resistance. Resistance determines propulsion requirements. Propulsion affects weight, general arrangement and economic feasibility. Each decision feeds back into the next, in an iterative process that continues until the design reaches the best possible balance.

As Lars Larsson illustrates in Principles of Yacht Design, the Design Spiral is far more than a convenient diagram. It reflects a fundamental truth of engineering: no design parameter exists in isolation.

Reducing resistance may alter the wake reaching the propeller. Improving seakeeping may influence manoeuvrability. Increasing fuel capacity may extend range while changing trim and powering requirements.

Performance prediction is therefore not simply about calculating resistance. It is about understanding how these interactions evolve a

This is one of the key ideas explored in our latest Research & Academy article:
📖 Performance Prediction in Naval Architecture: Beyond Resistance Curves
🔗 https://caponnetto-hueber.com/research-academy/performance-prediction-in-naval-architecture-beyond-resistance-curves/

21/07/2026

How do naval architects predict the behaviour of a vessel before it is built?

It is one of the oldest questions in naval architecture.

Long before computers, designers relied on experience, empirical rules and model testing to anticipate how a vessel would perform at sea. Today, Computational Fluid Dynamics has become an essential part of that process, but the objective remains exactly the same: reducing uncertainty before construction begins.

In our latest article, we reflect on the evolution of performance prediction, from traditional design methods to modern CFD, and on why engineering judgement remains as important as ever.

Performance prediction is not about obtaining a single number.

It is about understanding how a vessel will behave throughout its operating life.

🔗 Read the full article here:
https://caponnetto-hueber.com/research-academy/performance-prediction-in-naval-architecture-beyond-resistance-curves/

07/04/2026

Wind is free.
But efficiency is engineered.

We’ve just published the 4th article of our WASP research series, led by our R&D engineer David Bujeda.

This time, we explore a simple but powerful question:

2 or 4 Flettner rotors?

Behind it lies a complex reality:
interactions, flow behavior, performance trade-offs.

Using CFD, we reveal how rotor configuration shapes:
– Energy efficiency
– Aerodynamic performance
– The future of wind-assisted shipping

Because innovation at sea is not about adding more.
It’s about designing better.

🌊 Read the full study — link in bio

30/03/2026

Flying over water is not magic. It’s engineering.

We’ve just completed sea trials in Valencia with an unmanned hydrofoil prototype.

A vessel that doesn’t just move through water…
it rises above it.

Less drag.
Less energy.
More autonomy.

But here’s the real challenge:

When a boat flies,
stability must be controlled, not assumed.

This project focused on validating an autonomous flight control system, bridging CFD simulations with real-world performance.

📍 In the photo (left to right): Yolanda Gregori (Opentop_hub), Alexandre Mercier (Senior Naval Architect, CH), Mario Caponnetto (CTO, CH) and Javier Cubas (Fundación Valencia Port).

From digital flow to physical motion.
From prediction to precision.

Thanks to , and for making it possible.

11/02/2026

Flying toward the future.

The Bluegame BGF 45 is nominated at the Foiling Awards in the Production Motor Boat category, and we are proud to have contributed to this groundbreaking project.

CFD.
Hydrodynamics.
Efficiency.
Performance with purpose.

This is what happens when innovation meets the sea.

If you believe in smarter, more sustainable high-performance boats, take a moment to vote.

🗳️ Link in bio to support the BGF 45 (Production Motor Boat category).

Let’s shape the future of foiling, together.

26/01/2026

Wind propulsion is reshaping the future of shipping.

We’ve just published the third article of our Wind Propulsion series, written by our Research and Development Coordinator, David Bujeda.

This piece introduces the key concepts and terminology behind wind-assisted propulsion, helping designers and engineers better understand how aerodynamic forces interact with vessel performance — the foundation for efficient and sustainable design.

Part of an ongoing series dedicated to engineering-driven wind propulsion.

👉 Read the full article (link in bio):
https://caponnetto-hueber.com/research-academy/understanding-wind-propulsion-key-concepts-and-terms/

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Subscribe here:
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Efficiency starts with understanding.

13/01/2026

New Technical Paper Released 🚀

We are proud to announce the publication of our latest research:
“Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) of Flow Around a Hydrofoil: Benchmark Solution.”

This paper establishes a high-fidelity numerical benchmark for modern hydrofoil sections, with a deep focus on transition, turbulence, and ventilation-related phenomena: critical factors for performance, efficiency, and safety in foiling applications.

By pushing CFD beyond conventional limits, we reveal flow mechanisms often left unresolved:
• Laminar separation bubbles
• Near-wall dynamics
• Fine-scale turbulence effects that decisively shape hydrofoil behavior

Authors
• Andrew Baglin – Senior Naval Architect & CFD Engineer at Caponnetto Hueber
• Mario Caponnetto – CTO at Caponnetto Hueber
• Milovan Perić – Scientific Advisor at Caponnetto Hueber

The full paper is available as premium content.
👉 Subscribe to our mailing list to download it: LINK IN BIO
https://caponnetto-hueber.com/publication-peric/

At Caponnetto Hueber, we believe that rigorous CFD, when pushed to its limits, is not just a design tool, it is a way to truly understand the physics behind performance.

18/12/2025

As the solstice marks the rebirth of light, we celebrate the power of intelligence to illuminate the hidden dynamics of the sea and guide innovation forward.

Happy Winter Holiday & New Year from Caponnetto Hueber, where insight shapes the future of maritime design.

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Calle TRAVESSIA 15, Victory Challenge Base
Valencia
46024

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