CADMATIC Wave Streamline ship data management across the entire vessel lifecycle
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CADMATIC Wave
Overview
Managing a vessel’s lifecycle data is often fragmented, complex, and tool-dependent. Wave changes that by delivering a purpose-built, cloud-native PLM solution designed for the real needs of shipbuilders and owners.
From design to decommissioning, Wave centralizes information, connects teams, and provides the control and context needed to make smarter, faster decisions at every stage of the ship’s life.
- One platform for design, production, procurement, and maintenance data
- Designed for marine use, no customization required
- Connects seamlessly with CADMATIC eShare and other tools
Benefits
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Connect the digital thread
Unify data from engineering, procurement, production, and operations into one traceable structure. -
Shipyard-ready PLM
Purpose-built for marine – unlike generic PLM tools, Wave requires minimal setup and is especially designed for shipbuilding processes. -
Smarter lifecycle decisions
Track component history, plan maintenance actions, and access critical data quickly via an intuitive interface.
Features
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Data clarity and control
Gain full control over your project information with powerful tools that bring clarity and consistency. From interactive 3D views to unified data and document management, you’ll always have the right information at your fingertips – when and where you need it.- Advanced data visualization: Explore shipbuilding projects through interactive, context-rich visualizations.
- Unified engineering data: Bring all design data together into a single, consistent source of truth.
- Intelligent document management: Keep everything from 3D models to correspondence organized and accessible.
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Process efficiency and change control
Boost efficiency across departments with automated workflows and structured change management. Stay agile while minimizing risks – so you can focus on delivering high-quality results without unnecessary delays.- Efficient workflow management: Automate, collaborate, and free up your experts from repetitive tasks.
- Controlled change management: Make informed decisions with full traceability across design changes.
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Frequently asked questions
How does Wave differ from eShare?
While eShare is excellent for visualizing and accessing project data from different sources (3D/2D model review, communication, and tracking), it does not manage or own the data. Wave fills this gap by providing:
• Structured data storage and governance
• Native document, project, and product management
• Requirements management features for traceability and compliance
Together, Wave and eShare form a complete digital ecosystem: Wave ensures data accuracy and lifecycle control, while eShare provides contextual visibility and collaboration.
How does Wave connect CAD tools with product lifecycle management?
Wave acts as a bridge between design and production by linking CAD tools with structured PLM workflows. Designers continue working in their familiar CAD environment, creating and refining designs. When a design reaches the required quality and maturity, it’s published to Wave, where it becomes part of the formal product lifecycle.
Wave then handles version control, approvals, and downstream access — ensuring that only validated, up-to-date data is used in planning, procurement, and production. This helps reduce errors, supports change management, and keeps engineering data under control across the organization.
