Collier Research Launches HyperSizer Express

Collier Research has introduced HyperSizer Express, a tool designed to provide some capabilities of HyperSizer in a user-friendly package, the company states.

According to a press release, most users can import their finite element model (FEM) into Express to produce optimum media composite laminates that meet all analyses to load cases within 30 minutes. Express is connected to FEA (finite element analysis) programs such as NASTRAN and Abaqus.

The Express interface guides the user through the entire analysis process 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.

“Not every designer or engineer working with composites needs all the options in the professional version of our software,” says Collier founder and president Craig Collier. “But they do want the robustness of a proven, core analytical code running underneath, from the very early stages of their design process. HyperSizer Express provides all that — and it’s insanely fast and easy to use as well!”

For more information, visit Collier Research.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.