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Version 5.2 of Anaglyph Ltd.’s (London, U.K.) Laminate Tools software application has been released, bringing additional features and capabilities to tailor the pre- and post-processing of composite structures. It is used by composite designers and stress analysts in automotive, aerospace, marine, energy and leisure end markets.

Features added to this version include:

• Nesting feature with several customizable parameters
• “Undo/Redo” for materials, sets and offsets
• Importing PCOMPP/PLY/DRAPE/STACK from .fem files
• A Laminate Stack view showing the stack profiles across the entire laminate
• GUI features for model rotation modes, realistic cross-sections joining, toolbars 

A more comprehensive list of these enhancements can be .

Laminate Tools is a standalone Windows application that addresses the entire Geometry Import-Design-Analysis-Check-Manufacture process of composites structural design. It links the various disciplines and communicates original data between all involved in the process. Laminate Tools offers unmatched value for money for pre- and post-processing of composite structures. It interfaces with most CAD and FEA applications, enabling a flexible workflow.