Composites Design & Simulation
Designers of composite parts can choose from a huge variety of fiber reinforcements and resin systems, a situation that gives infinite design freedom but adds to composites’ complexity. Along with cost factors, knowledge of material properties is a prerequisite to satisfactory product design. The mechanical properties, orientation, and type of fibers; the properties of the resin; the fiber-to-resin ratio and behavior of the combined materials; and the intended fabrication process are all factors to consider in the design of a composite part.
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Digital workflows optimize material yields, design and productivity
CAMX 2024: TruComposites and Evolv GMP digital manufacturing solutions by Magestic Technologies drive efficiencies and precision across composites manufacturing disciplines.
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CoreTech, Xnovo bring 3D imaging to Moldex3D molding software
Moldex3D users will now be able to conduct accurate 3D fiber orientation simulations using calibrated fiber parameters.
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Aurora reveals latest SPRINT X-Plane design concept
An Aurora and Boeing team advances its high-speed, vertical lift concept to the preliminary design phase, which features three lift fans, a more refined composite exterior and an uncrewed cockpit.
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Anaglyph releases Laminate Tools version 5.2
Nesting, design, GUI and viewing features have been improved or added to the composites design software tool.
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NCC leads composites manufacturing phase of eXtra wing demonstrator
Key structural elements for a 6-meter section of the Airbus biomimetic wing were undertaken by NCC engineering specialists to produce 28 one-off flying parts.
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Optimizing robotic winding of composite tanks and pipes
Pioneer in mandrel-based reinforced rubber and composite products, TANIQ offers TaniqWindPro software and robotic winding expertise for composite pressure vessels and more.
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The composites industry is increasingly recognizing the imperative of sustainability in its operations. As demand for lightweight and durable materials rises across various sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, and construction, there is a growing awareness of the environmental impact associated with traditional composite manufacturing processes.
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Closed mold processes offer many advantages over open molding. This knowledge center details the basics of closed mold methods and the products and tools essential to producing a part correctly.
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Plyable releases AI-powered mold design tool
Plyable continues to rid composites engineers of workflow bottlenecks through an end-to-end automated system — from mold design to quotation to manufacturing fulfillment.
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New Frontier Technologies launches digital twinning, high-fidelity simulation capability
3D imaging and analysis capability illustrates detailed, quality characterization and performance simulation of composites and other advanced materials that properly captures the as-manufactured component.
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Comsol releases version 6.2 of Comsol Multiphysics software
Latest version of comprehensive simulation software speeds up computations and introduces surrogate model functionality.
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SMC simulation tool enhances design optimization
CAMX 2023: FiRMA, Engenuity’s new approach to SMC, uses a predictive technique that accurately reflects material properties and determine the performance range an SMC part or structure will exhibit.
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D-JOINTS project helps engineers protect composite aircraft structures from lightning strikes
Design of innovative composite hybrid joints with electromagnetic compatibility project tested and validated two types of joint technologies plus software tool for faster design.
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Zenvo Automotive announces partnership with Managing Composites
New benchmarks for performance, design and safety can be anticipated with the Aurora platform, backed by Managing Composites’ support of the hypercar and supercar industry, and its extensive knowledge in composite materials and simulation.
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Multi-scale 3D CT imaging enables digital twinning, high-fidelity simulation of composite structures
Computed tomography (CT) provides highly accurate 3D analysis of internal microstructure, performance simulation of carbon fiber/PEEK satellite strut.
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Improving carbon fiber SMC simulation for aerospace parts
Simutence and Engenuity demonstrate a virtual process chain enabling evaluation of process-induced fiber orientations for improved structural simulation and failure load prediction of a composite wing rib.
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Numerical tool with mean stress correction demonstrated for fatigue life estimation of thermoplastic composites
To aid design of fatigue-resistant structures, Econ Engineering has developed an algorithm to evaluate ply-based cyclic stiffness degradation combined with an FE failure check, validated for a CF/PAEK pressure vessel.
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Optimized approach to predict delamination failure in CFRTP structures
ARRK Engineering and Mitsui Chemicals improved delamination prediction accuracy to help optimize absorbed energy/failure load for an overmolded TAFNEX CF/PP UD tape bumper beam.
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The basics of composite drawing interpretation
Knowing the fundamentals for reading drawings — including master ply tables, ply definition diagrams and more — lays a foundation for proper composite design evaluation.
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Jeep all-composite roof receivers achieve steel performance at low mass
Ultrashort carbon fiber/PPA replaces steel on rooftop brackets to hold Jeep soft tops, hardtops.
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