Firehole Unveils Helius:MatSim for Composite Analysis
 LARAMIE,
WY, Mar 30, 2009 - Firehole Technologies, Inc., a leader in the development
of software for advanced composite analysis, announced the production release of
their composite material simulation tool - Helius:MatSim. This web-based tool
allows users to simulate composite lamina properties based upon constituent
(fiber and matrix) level data.
Firehole’s CEO, Jerad Stack said, "Helius:MatSim falls nicely in our product
line complementing both Prospector:Composites, our online composite materials
database, and Helius:MCT, our advanced composites-specific finite element
analysis (FEA) add-on tool. Our customers have told us that there is a need for
obtaining a quick prediction of lamina behavior based on fiber and matrix
constants and fiber volume; Helius:MatSim provides a an easy tool to meet that
need." This micromechanics-based tool provides a solution when no test data is
available for the particular fiber/matrix/fiber volume combination needed. It
can also address the question of how each of the inputs affects the lamina level
data.
An example use of Helius:MatSim might be evaluating the effects of design vs.
as-built material properties. For example, a design engineer has completed
design and analysis of a structure based upon a 52% fiber volume. After
fabrication, a sample structure is checked and its fiber volume is actually 48%.
The engineer might first turn to Prospector:Composites to determine if any
reliable test data exists for this as-built configuration. If no data is
available for this particular fiber/matrix/fiber volume combination, he can
quickly use Helius:MatSim to determine simulated lamina-level properties. With
these properties, a Helius:MCT structural analysis can help determine if the
properties will meet requirements or if additional material characterization is
required.
Helius:MatSim’s introductory offer requires the user to simply sign-up for
no-cost access via an
online
registration form. The current version applies to unidirectional composites;
Firehole has plans for a Helius:MatSim release that includes a woven composite
microstructure by early Summer ‘09.
About Firehole Technologies, Inc.
Firehole Technologies supplies innovative computer-aided simulation software
and services for composite materials to the aerospace, defense, automotive and
energy industries. Firehole’s software enables the design of composite
structures without the numerous expensive testing cycles traditionally deployed,
allowing for a faster time-to-market and more reliable designs. The company’s
mission is to enable wide-spread use of composite materials leading to lighter,
stronger and more fuel efficient applications.
For more information, visit
www.fireholetech.com.
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Additional News
Jun 5 - Italy's SmartCAE to Sell Firehole Helius for Composites
Mar 30 - Firehole Unveils Helius:MatSim for Composite Analysis
Jan 21 - Firehole Releases Helius:MCT for Composite Analysis
Dec 5 - XCOR to Use Firehole Helius:MCT for Lynx Launch Vehicle
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