Naiad Dynamics
Shelton, CT, United States
About
Naiad Dynamics is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Shelton, United States working in naval systems.
Naiad Dynamics is a ship motion control company supplying stabilizers, ride control systems, thrusters and hydraulic power systems to commercial ferries, luxury yachts, offshore and crew vessels, and military vessels. Its product range includes fin stabilizers, canards, trim tabs, interceptors, foils, air cushion control systems and water jets. The company states that its systems are used by more than 55 navies and coast guards, and that it supplies replacement parts for NAIAD, HPS, Vosper, MDI and KoopNautic equipment. Services include engineering, simulation, installation, commissioning, upgrades, control system conversions and maintenance. Naiad Dynamics operates a network of sales and service centres and authorised dealers across several regions, and its US subsidiary runs a manufacturing facility in Shelton, Connecticut. Naiad Dynamics is the successor to the Vosper motion control brand.
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Dynamic BowFoil
Keel-mounted ride control effector
Flush-mounted bow foil with a trailing-edge flap that controls pitch and trim.
Dynamic SternFoil
Transom-mounted ride control effector
Transom-mounted foil with an active flap and/or pivoting foil for pitch and trim control.
Active Trim Tabs
Transom-mounted motion control device
Transom-mounted flaps that generate lift to control roll and pitch while optimising running attitude.
Active Interceptors
Transom-mounted motion control device
Strike-tolerant blade device that generates lift to control roll and pitch with less power and space than trim tabs.
Stabilizer Fins and Canards
Fin stabilizer
Active fins and canards for roll control underway and at anchor, and for pitch and yaw damping.
Active Spanning/Lifting Foils
Multi-hull motion control foil
Continuously modulated foils providing motion damping and hydrodynamic lift for multi-hull vessels.
Electric Fin Stabilizers
Electric fin stabilizer
Fin stabilizers using AC servo motors in place of hydraulic drive.
Right Angle Thrusters
Marine thruster
Hydraulic or AC electric driven thrusters for commercial, military and yacht applications.
In-Line Hydraulic Thruster
Marine thruster
Compact hydraulic bow and stern thruster available in five sizes and seven power levels.
Water Jet
Marine propulsion system
Compact, lightweight jet propulsion system for planing, displacement and semi-displacement hulls.
Air Cushion Control
Surface effect ship control system
Control of air cushion vents and stern seal pressure to reduce motions on surface effect ships.
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ISO 9001:2015
