June 27, 2007
32nd America’s Cup to be decided by racing yacht designed in SolidWorks
Everything from keel fins to deck rigging for Alinghi and Emirates Team New Zealand designed in SolidWorks 3D CAD software
CONCORD, Mass., June 27, 2007 – Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) and Alinghi are competing in the America’s Cup 2007 this week in racing yachts designed using SolidWorks® 3D CAD software. A wide range of features on both boats including the hulls, winch mounts, and other deck hardware was designed in SolidWorks to be durable, dependable, and as light as possible in the most demanding of racing conditions.
Taking place off the coast of Valencia, Spain, the 32nd America’s Cup features a rematch of the two yachts that competed for the championship in 2003. Switzerland-based Alinghi, the first team to return the Auld Mug trophy to Europe in 152 years, is defending its title against ETNZ, which has competed for the America’s Cup four times (winning twice) since 1987. Both teams used SolidWorks to push the limits of hull and keel design within strict America’s Cup guidelines.
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