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Granta Extends Materials Data Support for Simulation

May 30, 2017 · A key application for the data is to provide inputs for simulation.

Matereality Releases Enterprise CAE Material File Management

May 19, 2017 · CAE material file management framework has also been released along with a next generation CAE modeler for material parameter conversion.

DuPont Introduces One-Step Molding Technique for Package Differentiation

April 26, 2017 · Polymer chemistry enables frosted effects straight from mold.

HP Launches Multi Jet Fusion Materials Lab

April 19, 2017 · The company also unveiled a 3D printing materials development kit (MDK), which will help companies quickly test and certify powder materials for compatibility with HP’s Jet Fusion 3D printers.

JETCAM Launches Low-Cost Software Subscription

March 22, 2017 · CrossTrack MTL software allows composite manufacturers to recreate all material locations virtually, so that any composite material’s location and life can be tracked.

A Look at Lightweighting

January 3, 2017 · If we’re so concerned with weight, why don’t we just make everything out of carbon fiber? Or aluminum?

Tour de France Champion and ORNL to Offer Lower Cost Carbon Fiber

August 30, 2016 · New manufacturing process yields high volume, low cost carbon fiber for transportation, renewable energy and infrastructure.

Researchers Develop Common Modeling Language

August 12, 2016 · The language is designed to help study material microstructures.

Editor’s Pick: CompoSIDE v2.8.2

August 1, 2016 · Integrated suite of composite design solutions improves material data management features.

Many Composite Layers to Address

July 1, 2016 · The role of testing services and data providers in the era of composite design.

Adding 3D Printing to Manufacturing

May 2, 2016 · 3D printing technology is becoming more prevalent in manufacturing. Here's a primer on systems and materials.

Solvay and Boeing Extend Lightweight Materials Supply Contract

March 7, 2016 · The agreement is now through 2020.

Chip Ganassi Racing, Granta Design Partner

February 26, 2016 · The collaboration will help engineers create a material data base.

Lightweighting Congress to Run in Detroit

January 11, 2016 · The Lightweight Materials Modeling, Simulation & Crash Safety Congress will run January 26th and 27th.

Granta Designs Extends GRANTA MI Capabilities

October 29, 2015 · A new, Web-based app lets users locate specific material applications.

Matereality Software Releases Version 9

October 27, 2015 · The updated software includes integration to HyperWorks, Workbench, Abaqus and Creo.

Roland DGA Releases New Resin

October 15, 2015 · PRF35-ST has better grip and greater elasticity than previous offerings.

If It Ain’t Broke, Improve It

October 1, 2015 · The technology needed to expand the use of new materials is at a tipping point in many industries.

IACMI Advances Engineering of Composites

October 1, 2015 · The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation is working to expand accessibility of advanced composite materials in labs and factories nationwide.

The Long Life of Materials

October 1, 2015 · A growing waste problem points to the need for product designs that account for environmental impact at every step, from development through disposal.


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