Engineering software licensing has changed – here is what comes next | Data-driven Engineering

Engineering software licensing has changed – here is what comes next | Data-driven Engineering

In this podcast episode, we talk with Paul Empringham from Enable ITAM [https://enableitam.com/] and Maurits Schmidt, Strategic Transformation Director at Cadmatic, about how engineering software licensing has shifted over the past decade and where it is heading. Paul brings an independent view from his work helping engineering companies optimize and rationalize their licenses across sectors. Maurits shares the thinking behind Cadmatic's new primary subscription licensing model, Cadmatic One License, and how it was designed to match the way engineering teams actually work. Key topics in this episode: * The perpetual licensing era: concurrent pools, the two-thirds rule, and why niche modules were always a utilization problem. * The subscription shift: from CapEx to OpEx, the rise of bundles and named users, and where the friction came from. * Why consumption and credit-based token models did not fully solve the problem, and what a returnable token pool does differently. * How the Cadmatic project lifecycle – with hull design, outfitting, and information management peaking at different phases – shaped the COL model. * What a low-risk transition to Cadmatic One License looks like for existing customers, including hybrid options and maintenance license credits. * Where licensing in industrial software is heading, and what customers on maintenance licenses should do first if they are curious about COL.

How C-Job and Amogy retrofitted a tugboat for zero-carbon power | Data-driven Shipbuilding

In this podcast episode, we talk with Niels de Vries from C-Job Naval Architects and Abigail Jablansky, Head of Projects at Amogy, about how they retrofitted a tugboat to run on ammonia, taking it all the way from concept design to commissioning on a public waterway. They share how a first-of-a-kind technology, tight space constraints, and a parallel development process shaped every decision, and how Cadmatic kept engineering teams aligned throughout.   Key topics in this episode: * How Amogy's ammonia-to-power system works and why ammonia is a promising zero-carbon fuel for maritime applications. * What made this retrofit different: new technology, no prescriptive rules, and a product still in development during design. * How 3D scanning at multiple project stages defined the design basis and unlocked space for integration. * How the 3D model kept C-Job, Amogy, the shipyard, and remote engineers coordinated throughout the project. * Key lessons from delivering a first-of-a-kind project, and what comes next for Amogy.

Building smarter shipyards: aligning data, people, and value | Data-driven Shipbuilding

In this podcast episode, we talk with Evgenii Egorov, PLM Project Manager, and Miia Martinsuo, Professor at Turku University, about how shipyards can bring people, data, and processes in sync across the full lifecycle. They share how aligning value between stakeholders, improving knowledge flow, and building the right skills base supports more predictable and connected projects. Key topics in this episode: * How different stakeholders define value and why alignment matters. * Mapping shipbuilding activities across the full lifecycle to spot improvement areas * Building a knowledge management system to connect scattered information. * The role of AI in helping teams find and use the right data faster. * Developing skills to support digital tools and human-centric shipbuilding. SEUS/MOOC: Data-Driven Shipbuilding open online course can be accessed via https://digicampus.fi [https://digicampus.fi/]. Register using a Google account, enrolment key SEUS-Learning.

From scan to sea trials: modernizing an engine room | Data-driven Shipbuilding

In this podcast episode, we talk with Ștefan Carpov and Alexandru Pazargic from GLO Marine about how a full engine room modernization project was delivered from 3D scanning to sea trials. They share how a clean-slate approach, combined with accurate data and strong coordination, supports complex retrofit work on aging vessels.   Key topics in this episode: * How 3D scanning before and after stripping supports accurate design decisions * Designing a fully modernized engine room, not just replacing equipment * Using CADMATIC for 3D modeling, point cloud handling, and production drawings * Coordinating multiple disciplines using shared data and clear documentation * Managing installation challenges in tight spaces and retrofit conditions

Strong administration, faster ship design | Data-driven Shipbuilding

In this podcast episode, we talk with Przemysław Górski at Górski CAD Solutions about why software administration has a direct impact on how fast and reliably you can deliver ship design. With more than 15 years of experience supporting shipyards and design offices across Europe, he shares what a well-configured Cadmatic environment looks like and what it changes for everyday work.   Key topics in this episode: * How setup, libraries, templates, and rules help designers work faster * How better configuration improves drawing quality and reduces errors * Keeping 3D models and documentation in sync from design to production * Using automation to support consistency across teams and suppliers * Preventing issues that usually show up late during production or installation