Manufacturing: Research & Development
VEEM has a continuous research and development program for the evolution of propeller designs, shaft-line equipment and new propulsion related products. VEEM also has a parallel research and development program for manufacturing processes, which ensures the highest quality and accuracy during manufacture is achieved.
Consequently, VEEM boast a series of market leading propeller designs, manufactured using the very latest robotic and CNC machinery, supported by a high level of factory automation.
VEEM's development program is driven by planned milestones, which ensures that propeller and propulsion system design improvement is progressive. Our dedication to advancing designs and creating innovative propulsion systems ensures that VEEM is always one step ahead of the competition.
New design revisions are developed using the latest Computational Fluid Dynamics software (CFD) and tested for strength using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). CFD is now capable of accurately predicting incremental design improvements, and offers a significant time saving to evolving propulsion designs using multiple models and full scale trials.
Validation of propeller designs is of particular importance to finalise the design process. All proposed new designs are tested in a cavitation tunnel using a scale model, and then trialed on a full scale vessel to check other performance attributes such as manoeuvrability and acceleration.
Finally, the predicted improvement in efficiency and/or smoothness is verified with back to back trials on the full scale vessel using the current and proposed propeller designs.
VEEM's primary test vessel is a 64ft sport fisher powered by two off 2400HP+ engines. This vessel is specifically used for validating new propeller designs operating in the 30 to 50+ knot bracket. VEEM's commitment to research and development ensures you are purchasing a cutting edge product.