At Genoa, 3D modeling and lofting are our primary services. Using ShipConstructor (an ARL product), our drafters have the ability to incorporate 3D modeling into your project, something that we strongly recommend. More and more, offshore and marine design and fabrication shops are choosing computerized 3D product modeling (the computerized 3-dimensional representation of a component or system) over traditional 2-dimensional drafting. The reason? It's a much more precise method of ensuring integration and compatibility of structures, units and components. Users of 3D modeling software say the process also significantly decreases lofting, assembly and erection hours. Better yet, overall product quality is improved because there are fewer compatibility errors. Using 3D modeling leads to several advantages: Hard and soft interference checks, promoting precision and minimizing potential conflicts. Extended pre-outfitting capabilities. Low waste plate nesting and NC code creation. Optimized plate, stiffener and pipe usage based on client inventory and material availability. More accurate Bills of Material and Parts Lists for purchasing, maintenance and weight control. Availability of 2D and 3D assembly and shop floor production drawings representing a cost effective and systematic approach to fabrication from the component level through to the final build sequence. Improved material inventory maintenance and more efficient build strategies. High quality visualization and realization, enhancing design and production, especially when coordinating design efforts between engineering disciplines.