PhD Candidate, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain
Arturo Benayas Ayuso is a highly skilled Naval Architect with a distinguished career in naval shipbuilding and digital transformation. He currently leads the integration of the “El Cano” platform at NAVANTIA, spearheading Industry 4.0 innovations in ship design, construction, and management. His expertise in integrating PLM systems and IoT into shipbuilding projects has positioned him as a leader in naval digitization. Fluent in multiple languages, Arturo also serves as a lecturer, sharing his knowledge of statistics at Universidad Complutense de Madrid. 🚢💡
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Education
Arturo holds a Master’s in Naval Architecture from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and is currently pursuing a PhD, focusing on IoT applications in ship design, shipbuilding, and management. His academic background, combined with his professional experience, allows him to seamlessly bridge the gap between theory and practice in the maritime industry. 🎓📚
Experience
As the Integration Lead of NAVANTIA’s “El Cano” platform, Arturo manages the digitization and PLM integration of naval shipbuilding processes. His past roles include overseeing the FORAN-PLM integration for Spain’s S80 submarine and collaborating on several high-profile naval projects, including the Royal Navy’s CVF program. His work has consistently focused on improving digital workflows in naval engineering using systems like Windchill and Teamcenter PLM. 🛠️⚙️
Research Focus
Arturo’s research revolves around applying IoT technology to ship design and manufacturing. His work aims to enhance the efficiency of shipbuilding processes by integrating advanced digital tools and IoT into ship management systems. This focus on Industry 4.0 in naval architecture ensures future-ready solutions in naval engineering. 🔍🌐
Awards and Honors
Arturo has contributed significantly to both industry and academia, sharing his insights at conferences like RINA and publishing in prestigious industry magazines. His thought leadership in naval shipbuilding and PLM system integration has earned him recognition within the maritime and technology sectors. 🏅📜
Publications
Integrated Development Environment in Shipbuilding Computer Systems – ICAS 2011, cited in studies related to shipbuilding digitization
Automated/Controlled Storage for an Efficient MBOM Process in Shipbuilding Managing IoT Technology – RINA, 2018, discussed in articles on smart ship management
Data Management for Smart Ship: Reducing Machine Learning Cost in IoS Applications – RINA, 2018, frequently referenced in works on IoT and machine learning integration