Creaform has been named official supplier to the New York Yacht Club American Magic, challenger in the 36th America's Cup. The America's Cup is the oldest international sporting event and the most prestigious prize in sailing.
" America's Cup campaigns are driven in part by innovation, precision and time management, and Creaform helps in each of these areas.says Terry Hutchinson, skipper and executive director of American Magic. Creaform's 3D measurement technology, combined with the on-site work of its team, represents a competitive advantage for American Magic. "
Creaform will help American Magic create, simulate and verify 3D designs and components for their racing yachts, enabling them to improve turnaround times and production schedules. Creaform engineers have been working with American Magic's designers and builders at the team's production facility in Rhode Island, integrating 3D scanning and advanced modeling technologies into their key projects.
" Creaform couldn't imagine a better partnership for its 3D measurement technologies. Like American Magic, we share the same unwavering commitment to performance excellence and innovation leadership.says Stéphane Auclair, Vice-President of Marketing and Product Management. We are proud that American Magic has decided to rely on our metrology solutions for all stages of their product development process for their monohull yacht, a legend in the making. Getting to the front of this epic race will require great determination. We wish the team all the best for the 2021 America's Cup. "
The next edition of the America's Cup will be held from March 6 to 21, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. Before taking part, American Magic and several other competing teams will take part in the Prada Cup, the challenger final.
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