Design/Simulation
Composite sidewall cover expands options for fire-safe rail components
R&D project by CG Rail explores use of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics and recycled manufacturing scrap to meet fire safety, weight and volume targets.
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AIM3D, Naddcon implement digital process chain for 3D printing
The ExAM 255 multi-material 3D printer from AIM3D, integrated into Siemens’ NX design software, opens up new optimization possibilities for 3D-printed designs, demoed by a 3D-printed GFRP component.
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ASCEND program update: Designing next-gen, high-rate auto and aerospace composites
GKN Aerospace, McLaren Automotive and U.K.-based partners share goals and progress aiming at high-rate, Industry 4.0-enabled, sustainable materials and processes.
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Haydale graphene contributes to stronger, lighter sea kayaks
Bespoke mechanical graphene masterbatch was effectively used in a resin infusion process to increase the strength, stiffness and breakage resistance of Norse Kayaks’ products.
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Airbus Commercial selects Altair SimSolid in ZEROe project
Altair SimSolid simulation technology will streamline Airbus teams in their design, development and engineering of the zero-emissions ZEROe concept aircraft.
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Optimizing a thermoplastic composite helicopter door hinge
9T Labs used Additive Fusion Technology to iterate CFRTP designs, fully exploit continuous fiber printing and outperform stainless steel and black metal designs in failure load and weight.
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Simcenter software update highlights aircraft wing skin optimization
Expanded aerospace capabilities in Siemens software portfolio performs more rapid margin of safety calculations and reduces simulation preprocessing up to 80%.
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TPI, WindSTAR create digital twin for wind blade manufacturing
Machine learning framework provides real-time feedback during composite fabrication process, with some cases achieving 95% predictive accuracy and computation faster than physics-based simulations.
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Innoptus Solar Team select JetCam for 2023 World Solar Challenge vehicle fabrication
JetCam software streamlines nesting performance for composite ply assembly and cutting for the team’s 100th solar vehicle.
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Laminate Tools version 5.1 supports new and optimized user-driven functions
The new version release of Anaglyph’s composite design software offers an extensive list of feature improvements and enhancements to its Design, Check and Manufacture modules.
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