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News Release from: Vistagy | Subject: FiberSim
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 15 May 2008
Software keeps bicycle weights down
3T will use Vistagy's FiberSim software to design, manufacture and optimise the composite components it produces for professional and amateur cyclists.
Vistagy has formed a technical partnership with 3T, one of the foremost names in Italian cycling 3T will use Vistagy's FiberSim software to design, manufacture and optimise the composite components it produces for professional and amateur cyclists
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 11 Apr 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Version 4.0 of FiberSIM from Vistagy enables engineers working with CAD systems to design products made from lightweight, high-performance composite materials.
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Vistagy has released the latest version of its FiberSIM software for use on the Catia V5 platform.
The partnership will provide Vistagy with valuable insight and experience so it can become an enabling technology in the bicycle components market.
"FiberSim is the best technology available to engineer composite products and we believe that's what it takes to produce safety-critical components for world-class athletes", said Rene Wiertz, President and CEO of 3T.
"Our partnership with Vistagy is further evidence of our commitment to invest in engineering and become the best-in-class component supplier for the bicycle industry".
3T's line includes stems, drop bars, aero bars, forks and seat posts.
3T is investing in the people and tools necessary to design high-quality cycle components, realised with composite engineering made possible by FiberSim.
"3T is introducing the same standards of professional engineering to cycling that now exist in aerospace and race car design", said Richard McAinsh, 3T's Technical Director.
"FiberSim is critical to that effort and is a key component of our product development platform, which also consists of computer-aided-design (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA) software".
"These three systems working together give us greater control over manufacturing, significantly increased product quality and reduced time to market".
"We believe this is the new standard for engineering cycle components and we look forward to working with our colleagues at Vistagy to raise the bar still further".
"We're pleased to have the opportunity to partner with a manufacturer of bicycle components", said Steve Luby, President and CEO of Vistagy.
"It will give us a foothold in an exciting new market and enable us to help 3T deliver products of unprecedented quality and sophistication to cycling professionals and enthusiasts".
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