Design/Simulation
Vericut 9.4 enhances manufacturing workflow connectivity
CGTech’s latest release for the standalone software includes streamlined optimization, improved reviewer files, tool data enhancements and a new ToolsUnited interface.
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AnalySwift receives $800,000 contract to improve composites simulation
The Phase II STTR contract from NASA, adding on to the company’s two Phase I programs in 2022, enables AnalySwift to develop and release DATEC, a design tool for engineers to design and analyze tailorable composite structures.
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Brazilian university leverages Swiftcomp simulation software for composites
The Federal University of Paraiba is studying composites with spherical inclusions of silicon carbide and aluminum matrix, aided by AnalySwift’s composites simulation code.
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Plyable recognized as Boeing Aerospace Xelerated portfolio member
Composite tooling automation platform is a cohort 1 graduate from Boeing-backed accelerator program for digital startups that can move the aerospace industry forward.
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This short survey is designed to help assess the composites industry’s willingness and ability to adopt new technologies. Respondents receive results. Survey closes soon — complete yours today.
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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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Metyx Composites introduces Metycalc web-based application
Metycalc is presented to the composites industry by Metyx Composites as a value-added support tool to aid in achieving stiffness, strength and weight goals for laminate designs.
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Airborne delivers composite upper stage tank for EU ENVOL project
Nine-member consortium targets development of low-cost, green vertical orbital launcher with manufacture of an ultra-lightweight composite tank design in an automated manufacturing environment.
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NCC creates concept design tool for composite H2 cryogenic tanks
Design tool progresses cryogenic hydrogen tank design for a given set of parameters, further demonstrated through three tank design options.
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Heat mapping simulation to improve AFP parts
An optical model developed for Coriolis Composites’ SimuReal AFP process simulation software enables verification of energy distributions during AFP to better define heating laws.
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