HydroComp was formed as a corporation in 1984 by Jill
Aaron [Managing Director] and Donald MacPherson
[Technical Director]. This partnership continues to
direct HydroComp's evolution and growth to this day,
resulting in a dynamic consultancy known worldwide for
its software and services.
Responding to the
growth in desktop computing during the mid-1980s,
HydroComp introduced the first version of the NavCad™
software in 1987. NavCad is still HydroComp's flagship
product, with users in all corners of the world from
design to construction to academia. In addition to
NavCad™, HydroComp's software products grew to include
PropExpert™, PropCad™, SwiftCraft™, and
SwiftTrial™ - programs for propeller sizing &
analysis, propeller CAD, resistance and powering, and
sea-trial documentation & analysis.
Consulting services
have always been an important part of HydroComp's
business offerings. Using the same commercial software
sold to industry (along with specialized codes when
necessary), HydroComp provides a broad range of
technical services to companies large and small.
Combined with a progressive internal R&D program,
these on-going technical services help keep HydroComp
staff at the cutting edge of contemporary knowledge
and expertise.
HydroComp developed a
significant international presence early in its
history. We now serve software customers and
consulting clients in over 50 countries. Most of the
world's major propulsion equipment manufacturers and
research institutions count themselves among
HydroComp's clients. Supporting this worldwide effort
over the last 25 years have been a number of
representatives, most notably Design Systems &
Technologies of Antibes, France, whom have been
associated with HydroComp for over 18 years.
Outreach is an
important part of HydroComp's heritage - to both the
maritime industry and to our local community.
Contributions to the marine industry include numerous
publications and presentations. You will find
HydroComp staff writing and delivering presentations
every year. We are equally proud of our contribution
to local charitable causes, especially for the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation, and to youth athletic
teams.
HydroComp is
justifiably proud of twenty-five years of enthusiasm by its
staff, its dedication to its original mission, and the
loyalty of more than 600 companies directly influenced
by HydroComp software and services.
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