VICTORIA, BC – May 28, 2026 – SSI, a leader in digital shipbuilding solutions, and PipeCloud, a provider of advanced pipe prefabrication and workshop execution software, today announced a new partnership and integration designed to connect shipbuilding engineering data directly with pipe spool fabrication.
The combined solution links SSI’s digital shipbuilding platform with PipeCloud’s pipe prefabrication capabilities, enabling shipyards to create a more complete digital thread from design and engineering through to workshop execution.
Extending the digital twin into pipe fabrication
While many shipyards have advanced digital capabilities in design and engineering, pipe fabrication often remains disconnected, relying on spreadsheets, paper-based tracking and manual data re-entry.
The SSI and PipeCloud partnership addresses this gap by connecting structured shipbuilding information from 3D CAD environments directly to pipe prefabrication planning, automation and production control.
This enables shipbuilders to:
- Reduce manual handoffs between engineering and production
- Replace fragmented spreadsheets and paper-based workflows
- Improve planning accuracy and execution of pipe spools
- Increase visibility into work in progress across the shop floor
- Support more scalable, digital-first outfitting processes
Creating a continuous digital thread for piping
SSI provides the core shipbuilding data environment, including design, engineering and production information. PipeCloud extends that data into pipe prefabrication workflows, including planning, CNC preparation, nesting, work orders, production tracking and workshop execution.
Together, the integration creates a connected workflow that:
- Aligns design intent with shop-floor output
- Reduces manual manipulation of data before fabrication
- Enables more production-ready information for pipe shops
- Improves traceability across the spool manufacturing lifecycle
“Shipbuilders have made significant progress digitizing design and engineering, but critical workflows like pipe fabrication are still too often disconnected,” said Denis Morais, CEO of SSI. “Our partnership with PipeCloud extends the digital twin into the workshop, creating a more complete digital thread from design intent through production. This gives shipyards the ability to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and ultimately build with greater confidence and control.”
Purpose-built for shipbuilding environments
Unlike general-purpose manufacturing tools, the SSI and PipeCloud solution is designed specifically for naval and commercial shipyards. It addresses the complexity of piping systems and the need for tight coordination between engineering and production teams.
By connecting upstream shipbuilding data with downstream execution, the partnership strengthens SSI’s open platform approach and extends its value into critical manufacturing workflows.
Driving measurable improvements in pipe production
Improved data flow into the workshop allows pipe teams to spend less time preparing work and more time executing it.
Shipyards adopting this approach have reported:
- Up to 5x faster planning for pipe spools
- Work orders delivered directly to welders and cutters at their stations
- Significant reduction in paper-based coordination
- Increased automation driven directly from CAD data
“Pipe fabrication is where small inefficiencies quickly turn into real production delays,” said Jarno Soinila, CEO of PipeCloud. “By connecting SSI’s engineering data directly with our prefabrication and workshop execution environment, shipyards can move from fragmented processes to a more automated, production-ready workflow. The result is faster planning, better visibility, and a more efficient pipe shop.”
About SSI
SSI develops software, services and expertise that enable shipbuilders to design, engineer and build complex vessels more efficiently. Its digital shipbuilding platform supports the creation of a complete digital twin, connecting design, engineering and production across the shipyard.
To learn more about connecting shipbuilding information with downstream manufacturing workflows, visit: https://www.ssi-corporate.com/
About PipeCloud
PipeCloud is a specialized solution for pipe prefabrication, enabling shipyards to manage planning, CNC preparation, nesting, work orders, production tracking and workshop execution within a unified environment. It integrates with major 3D shipbuilding and piping design systems, supporting flexible workflows across different engineering environments.
Learn more at: https://pipecloud.fi/