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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PAIramid project drives digital approach to streamline composite aerostructures development, deployment
Multidisciplinary global team will leverage Al and data-driven simulations to make the aerostructure design, development and certification process faster, less costly and more reliable.
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Polaron AI materials design tool wins inaugural Manchester Prize
Generative AI model is capable of exploring thousands of material designs in under a day, providing an opportunity to more rapidly characterize and design advanced materials including alloys, composites and catalysts.
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Sandvik to acquire Verisurf Software
Verisurf will operate as a separate business unit under the Sandvik umbrella, enhancing its ability to develop and deliver on 3D measurement solutions for composites.
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Collier Aerospace software supports structural sizing of WindRunner cargo aircraft
CAE HyperX software’s methodology enables Radia to quickly and accurately conduct configuration assessments of WindRunner’s primary composite and metal structures.
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D-STANDART project advances durability modeling of large-scale composite structures
D-STANDART is developing rapid methods to better characterize fatigue damage under real conditions for composites and supply chain sustainability. Results will be presented at JEC World 2025.
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ReSComp Engineering is spun off from University of Padova
Newly founded company is leveraging decades of research and patented methodologies to deliver innovative solutions for composite reliability and structural health monitoring.
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ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ’s CW Tech Days: Infrastructure event offers a series of expert presentations on composite materials, processes and applications that should and will be considered for use in the infrastructure and construction markets.
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CW’s editors are tracking the latest trends and developments in tooling, from the basics to new developments. This collection, presented by Composites One, features four recent CW stories that detail a range of tooling technologies, processes and materials.
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Explore the cutting-edge composites industry, as experts delve into the materials, tooling, and manufacturing hurdles of meeting the demands of the promising advanced air mobility (AAM) market. Join us at CW Tech Days to unlock the future of efficient composites fabrication operations.
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Design services, material highlights and collaborative demonstrator feature technical innovation focus
JEC World 2025: Porcher Industries demonstrates its ability to support a variety of composites manufacturing needs via display of the Composite Application Lab, Peel Ply textiles and a cockpit panel prototype.
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Schrödinger releases new features for composite matrix simulation
Physics-based software platform for diverse materials science R&D by Schrödinger offers feature additions, usability improvements and performance enhancements.
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Altair delivers AI-driven enhancements within HPCWorks 2025
Enhancements and additional capabilities further bolsters the software solution’s ability to support composites fabricators in an increasingly data- and AI-driven landscape.
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Collier Aerospace HyperX optimizes X-59 composite nose cone
Swift Engineering relied on the CAE software’s structural sizing, analysis and test validation capabilities to deliver flight hardware for NASA’s supersonic QueSST aircraft early, under budget and with 25% weight savings.
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User-driven composite design software, AR solutions
JEC World 2025: Anaglyph celebrates 30 years serving industry through the demonstration of PlyMatch, Laminate Tools, CoDA and LAP software technologies for composites manufacturers.
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Solico software suite now includes horizontal tank module
Solico Engineering introduces the module to complete its Amphora calculation tool, made for the design of fiber-reinforced silos and tanks.
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Crashworthiness testing of composites: A building block approach, Part 2
Following the previously discussed coupon-level testing element, subcomponent and component testing are the next steps in designing crashworthy composite structures.
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Carbon fiber/flax landing gear achieves 54% weight reduction via tailored layup optimization
Fuko’s Biogear showcases how strategic composite material distribution and natural fiber damping properties can lightweight and enhance critical aerospace structure performance.
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Schrödinger advances materials informatics for faster development of next-gen composites
Cutting time to market by multiple orders of magnitude, machine learning and physics-based approaches are combined to open new possibilities for innovations in biomaterials, fire-resistant composites, space applications, hydrogen tanks and more.
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Proving thermoplastic composites match carbon fiber/epoxy performance in road bikes
CDCQ, LxSim, Addcomp and Argon 18 collaborate to optimize a carbon fiber/PA6 bike seat post, democratizing AFP and demonstrating materials and process for future designs and production.
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Modeling and characterization of crushable composite structures
How the predictive tool “CZone” is applied to simulate the axial crushing response of composites, providing valuable insights into their use for motorsport applications.
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Testing to support composite bolted joint analysis
An overview of ASTM Standard Guide D8509, and its coupon-level mechanical testing of design properties for analyzing composite bolted joints.
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