Manufacturers in an ever-widening array of industries are discovering the versatility of composites for strong, lightweight designs. Whatever the application, for the most cost-efficient and highest performance use of these advanced materials, design optimization software is essential.
Now, NASA-born Collier Research, a leader in the field of aerospace composites and metals optimization for more than 20 years, has just released HyperSizer Express, which delivers key capabilities of Collier’s high-end HyperSizer tool in a user-friendly package aimed at the composite engineer.
Collier notes that 95% of users can, without a manual or instruction, import their finite element model (FEM) into Express and produce optimum composite laminates that satisfy all analyses to all load cases within 30 minutes. The automatically updated model will arrive at the minimum weight with global plies identified, layer by layer, producing fully manufacturable laminate designs.
Tighter coupling to FEA optimizes product behavior analysis
Applications can include:
- Medical – Orthopedic prostheses
- Automotive – Doors, trunks, hoods, body panels, floor panels, body in white
- Sporting Goods – Bike frames, snowboards, tennis racquets
- Industrial – Robotic end effectors
- Marine – Yachts, sailboats
- Wind Energy – Turbine blades
- Aerospace – Seats, doors, winglets, flaps
How Express works
The Express interface guides the user through the entire analysis process in a highly intuitive manner, step-by-step. Checkboxes on the status console confirm current progress – from model import through material selection, FEA solver choice, selection of failure and design criteria, laminate optimization and sequencing, and analysis results (controlling load case, failure mode, safety factors, and update of FEM with optimal laminates). For complete details see the Express brochure.
Source: Collier Research Corp.