CHANTIER DAVIE CANADA INC .
“ In five years I see the implementation of AI for shipbuilding . AI will allow us to use our workforce smarter ”
— Jeremy Citone , Technology Director of Chantier Davie Canada
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“ We are now 3D scanning incoming ships , both inside and outside . When we have a virtual ship , we can measure it from the office . We can select the best spot for a piece equipment . That allows us to work around the clock with engineering companies all over the world ,” Citone explains . As part of the firm ’ s digital transformation journey , supervisors have been equipped with tablets , and Wi-Fi has been installed across the site . “ With the tablets , our supervisors are able to draw on top of the 3D models ,” he adds . Augmented reality technologies allow them to be onboard and visualize the ship the way it will look like once completed . All piping , equipment , and lighting systems are displayed on top of what the camera sees directly on the tablets onboard the ship . This way , the supervisors can understand and show the workers what to do and where to do it .
“ I believe live information and reporting is key . In-house developed apps allow the supervisor to have a clear view of
MAY 2019