Case Study: Conoship International BV reduces ship hull production costs by 30% with Cadmatic

Reducing ship hull production costs by 30% in Northern Netherlands

Conoship International BV and a cluster of shipyards in the Northern Netherlands faced the challenge of restoring the region's competitive edge in shipbuilding, as lower-wage countries could produce ship hulls at a lower cost. Their goal was to reduce the kilogram cost of a completed steel hull by 30%, moving from €3.5/kg to €2.5/kg. They partnered with Cadmatic to explore how digital tools could drive this efficiency.

Cadmatic's solution was integral to a multi-faceted approach that optimized the entire production value chain. The strategy focused on three key areas, each contributing a third of the savings: optimizing design and engineering using the Cadmatic Hull 3D model, implementing a shared robotized panel line for prefabrication, and improving logistical planning and control with Cadmatic eShare. This collaboration successfully identified the path to achieve the targeted 30% reduction in hull production costs, rejuvenating the region's shipbuilding industry.

Conoship International BV

Guus van der Bles

Director Development