The G&C Difference Advanced Technologies Core Capabilities Our Clients Careers Contact Research & Development Leaders in Development, Technology Integration & Industry Research Gibbs & Cox supports the U.S. Navy and industry research and development activities with an emphasis on total ship concept development and in integrating advanced systems into the shipboard environment. Our total ship concept development spans: displacement monohulls, advanced semi-planing and planing hulls, and multi-hulls. Gibbs & Cox’s experience in advanced or high-performance ships and craft involves early phase development, which includes not only total ship designs but also the development of design algorithms and other basic technology for input to the design process. Throughout these ongoing efforts, Gibbs & Cox continues to be at the forefront of Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) system development and technology improvements. Solving Design Challenges to Simplify Integration & Improve Development Our experience in solving detailed design challenges when implementing new technologies into the demanding environment of naval combatants and high-performance vessels allows us to add value in research and development projects. We identify design features that, when incorporated, will simplify integration of new technologies into current and future ships. Similarly, our in-depth understanding of the maritime environment can help inform and improve technology development efforts, reducing transition risk and ensuring performance. Gibbs & Cox utilizes an extensive suite of software tools to develop and optimize hullforms, while maintaining the ability to perform such tasks through traditional means. Advancing Technology through Internal Research & Development In addition to supporting our clients’ research and development activities, Gibbs & Cox also conducts internally funded research and development. These efforts typically focus on exploring variations of past designs for new applications, investigations into emerging technologies, and development of new tools and capabilities for the future. Gibbs & Cox has supported the development of the following advanced technologies: Autonomous systems Integrated power and propulsion systems Environmentally-conscious propulsion and auxiliary systems Alternative fuels Flexible and scalable designs 3D scanning applications Development of prototype equipment and systems Ride control systems Additive manufacturing applications Composite materials Hybrid electric propulsion systems Highly producible modular designs Zonal power and auxiliary systems architectures Renewable energy Advanced high-power weapons and sensors Combining Conventional Design with Modern Software Gibbs & Cox combines conventional design methods and modern software analyses to address the diverse nature of ship design challenges. Between model tank testing, wind tunnel testing, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Gibbs & Cox has established and maintained relationships with many of the leading technological companies and institutions. Interested in learning more about research & development? CONTACT US "G&C has excelled at both understanding and covering our needs. They have excelled at schedule control, quality, attention to detail and cost control on this project. I look forward to a continuing business relationship with Gibbs and Cox and will wholeheartedly recommend them for other ventures.” © 2021 Gibbs & Cox, a Leidos Company. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Ad Choices | Do Not Sell My Personal Information We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to enhance website functionality, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic. We may also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners. Set your cookies preferences Accept All Cookies