We knew well in advance that this edition of the ESTECO Users’ Meeting was going to be different.

Sailing yachts have always represented fruitful ground for multidisciplinary design optimization. At the same time, sailing is an important element of local culture in our hometown, Trieste. Challenges have accompanied the development of ESTECO from the very beginning.

The biggest challenge with data today isn’t how to handle it technically. Rather, it's about turning data into valuable insights necessary to predict the optimal next step of the design iteration.

Over the last two decades, simulation and design optimization have become key to developing better products while reducing costs and time to market. This process is continuously evolving, increasing the level of detail of analysis and integrating multiple disciplines.

Big changes in aircraft development are coming. With the entire industry coming to a grinding halt, state governments have acted quickly to protect the A&D industries that are so critical for the economy and national security.