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News Release from: Altair Engineering | Subject: HyperWorks
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 19 October 2006
Engineering framework aids efficient
optimisation
Garner CAD Technic has chosen the Altair HyperWorks suite to offer its clients a broader set of services in finite-element modelling and structural optimisation.
Garner CAD Technic (GCT) - a member of the GCT Group, which specialises in engineering services for the aerospace market - has chosen the Altair HyperWorks suite to offer its clients a broader set of services in finite-element modelling and structural optimisation Initially, GCT plans to use HyperMesh and OptiStruct for structural optimisation of metal parts such as aircraft elevators and body elements, with plans to use the software on composite parts at customer request
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 31 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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"We enjoyed positive collaboration with Altair on a project with Boeing in January 2006", said Matthias Heinrich, Head of Stress Engineering at GCT.
"We were quickly able to see the benefits of the HyperWorks suite".
"After acquiring it, we found that the engineering framework is cost-effective and allows us to work much more efficiently, especially in the area of optimisation".
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"HyperWorks also adds to our portfolio of services we can offer our clients".
Altair HyperWorks is an integrated CAE framework containing best-in-class solutions for the complete virtual product development process.
HyperWorks not only contains powerful finite-element and multibody simulation solutions, it also delivers an open, programmable platform that is easy to integrate into existing processes.
From modelling and assembly, visualisation and reporting, virtual manufacturing and robustness assessment, HyperWorks also helps bring highly engineered products to market faster.
Altair OptiStruct is an advanced finite element-based software for both structural analysis and design optimisation.
OptiStruct is used to design, evaluate and improve performance of mechanical structures.
HyperMesh is a high-performance finite-element pre- and post-processor that allows engineers to analyse product design performance in a highly interactive and visual environment.
"Due to today's high demands for fuel-efficient aircraft design, weight optimisation is key, while also satisfying structural integrity requirements", said Dr Detlef Schneider, Managing Director, Altair Germany.
"Many of our customers - OEMs, as well as suppliers and service providers to the aerospace industry - face demands for weight optimisation".
"Every structural component of an aircraft, from fuselage sections to ribs and brackets, must be optimised with respect to its weight".
"The HyperWorks suite perfectly meets these requirements, while also helping reduce overall weight, shorten development cycles and increase design robustness".
"I am confident that not only the Garner engineers, but Garner customers as well will soon benefit from the advantages of the HyperWorks suite".
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