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Looking ahead to 2019

Jan 8, 2019

2018 has been another busy year at SMAR Azure, but we are pleased to have achieved all our targets!

Here’s a quick summary: 

Donald MacVicar, SMAR Azure CTO
  • Our company, SMAR Azure, won the “Best Business in Edinburgh” at the Scottish SME Business Awards.
  • We have released 7 new versions of AzureProject: the integrated sail design and optimisation software. As usual, we put a lot of effort in improving features related to production. Major improvements were made on the mitre cuts and the fibre layout tool.
  • We have also released new versions of RigEdge – the unique rig design software, which now includes sailing load analysis for very complex rigs.
  • Our R&D team expanded with two new engineers – Neil Adams and Alejandro Ivanez – as we work closely with our customers to support their daily jobs.
  • Moreover, we are very happy that many of our customers have designed sails that are winning important competitions all over the world.

We had not only a successful 2018, but also a truly interesting user-group meeting at METS – we are already focused on the next developments! Here are just some of the features we’re planning for early 2019:

  1. Negative Tack Heights – to facilitate design for decksweeper style sails.
  2. Design and attachment to the rig for top sails, and gaff top sail in particular.
  3. Adding design of patches for batten ends, as simple triangles, or rounded shapes.

… and many more… keep following us for updating news!

Warm Wishes,
Donald MacVicar
SMAR Azure CTO

SMAR Azure December Newsletter

Dec 21, 2018

We have just released our December newsletter!

Some of the topics include:

  • Case study – Olisails use AzureProject to design their Barcolana 50 winning sails
  • Donald MacVicar, SMAR Azure CTO, talks about our accomplishments in 2018, as well as some of the plans for 2019.

Click here to read the full newsletter.

Welcome to our new website!

Nov 20, 2018

We have just launched a new website for SMAR Azure, with the aim to make it more modern and appealing. We have also, as part of this new website,  refreshed and improved the client area. The new site requires a new password to be created, and email addresses can now be used for the login.

You can use the following link to create you new password:

http://smar-azure.com/wp/login/?action=lostpassword

Then simply enter you email address and click reset password. You will then be sent an email with a link to create a new password.

We have also added a new ticketing system for support questions and will be adding more content in due course.

METS 2018

METS 2018

Sep 25, 2018

We’re happy to confirm we’ll be exhibiting at the METSTRADE show again this year.

You’ll find us at the same stand as last year – 01.275, where we’ll be showcasing our products for sail and rig design, analysis and optimization. Taking place in Amsterdam, between 13 and 15 of November, METS is a great opportunity to get together and talk to our customers and partners.

Registration for a visitor pass is free until the 5th of November – click here to go to the registration page.

Best Business in Edinburgh

Sep 19, 2018

We are proud to announce that we have won the Best Business in Edinburgh Award at the 2nd Scottish SME Business Awards.

Present to accept the award on behalf of the company was our R&D Engineer, Ed Whipp.

We are grateful for the recognition, and would like to thank all out staff and partners for making this possible.

METS 2018

Sep 19, 2018

We’re happy to confirm we’ll be exhibiting at the METSTRADE show again this year.

You’ll find us at the same stand as last year – 01.275, where we’ll be showcasing our products for sail and rig design, analysis and optimization. Taking place in Amsterdam, between 13 and 15 of November, METS is a great opportunity to get together and talk to our customers and partners.

Registration for a visitor pass is free until the 5th of November – click here to go to the registration page.