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by | Oct 13, 2019

Small but Mighty: Meet the JaiaBot

HydroComp's role in the creation of this micro-sized AUV  Water makes up approximately 71% of the earth’s surface, but there’s still a wide range of questions about it that need to be answered. From environmental and water quality assessments to hazard and channel...

DC Motor Component for NavCad 2021

New electric drive motor feature for Propulsion simulation Development for HydroComp NavCad 2021 offers new features across the range of applications. One specific highlight is NavCad’s new DC motor feature. New DC electric motor Drive option A major update for...

Article: The New Wave of Surfing

A conversation with Pete Fagan of New Hampshire eFoil Surf’s up – even with no wind or waves. Thanks to Lift Foils’ portable and versatile invention, the eFoil, the next generation of surfers is emerging. To make his dream a reality, founder Nick Leason turned to...

Work-from-Home Webinar Series

HydroComp is hosting weekly webinars to help our customers get the most out of their work from home experiences! View our recent webinars here!   After-market Modification of Propellers to Achieve Performance Objectives Propeller hydrodynamics can be...

Article: Propeller Considerations for Inland-River Pushboats

Inland river pushboats operate in a harsh environment. Transiting our rivers, bays, lakes, and inland waterways, these vessels push barges between hubs of commerce. Swift currents, trash and debris, heavy traffic, and narrow waterways are day-to-day realities for...

Article: UV Tail Shape and Vehicle-Propulsor Performance

Successful underwater vehicle (UV) performance is all about a properly functioning system. The components of a UV’s Vehicle-Propulsor-Drive system are not individual performers. They must be in harmony. Often overlooked during system design is the relationship...

Innovative Solutions Enhanced By a Suite of Propeller Tools

An interview with Ignacio Molina of Padgett Swann Machinery It is the job of engineers to seek creative solutions to complex problems. These solutions are not always obvious, but the experienced engineer knows that using the highest quality tools makes finding...