3D Professional Services

CAD (NX and Solidworks)
Class 'A' Surfacing
Reality Capture
Laser Scanning
3D Modeling
Web 3D Optimization

Visualization Services

Renderings and Animations
Augmented Reality (AR)
Real-Time 3D Solutions
- UE5
- NVIDIA Omniverse
- SketchFab

Designed by DCB founder Dave Hemmingson, the 2nd largest model in DCB’s celebrated MSeries offers Class A Surfacing, a first in the performance boat industry. Parametrically math sculpted in Unigraphics NX CAD software with leading CAD designer Rod Trenne, the M41 Widebody blends precision engineering and phenomenal styling to create a seamless piece of art.

With the 41-foot catamaran’s deck and hull finished in the virtual world, the data was transferred to a 100-foot 5-axis numerically controlled machine and milled out full size. The result was beyond impressive.

CLASS 'A' SURFACE MODELING

The surfaces of a product that are visible from the outside and directly seen, touched, and felt by the customer are referred to as Class-A (in German, "Strak") surfaces. They hold significant importance in terms of the product's perceived quality and brand value.

Class-A surface modeling is used in all industrial products. The most common example is in the design processes of the automotive industry. Class-A surface design is created by transforming 3D scanning data obtained from a clay model or a physical model into manufacture-ready Class-A surfaces.

Therefore, it is an area emphasized in product development and design processes. Class-A surfaces are created in a digital environment by Computer-Aided Surfacing (CAS) & CAD experts. These surfaces must meet technical requirements and aesthetic expectations.

The left images in each rendering represent 'scan' data.

The right images in each rendering represent Class 'A' Surfaces

Notice the 'clean lines' of the Class 'A' Surfaces as compared to the 'wavy lines' of the scan data.

Aerodynamics are improved but more importantly the visual aesthetics are noticeably improved especially when sun, water, cloud and environmental reflections are introduced.