Aerospace

DIGIMAT is a predictive software platform aimed at modeling the linear and nonlinear behaviors of multi-phase materials such as Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP), honeycomb sandwich structures, short fiber reinforced thermoplastics or any other multi-phase material used in aerospace applications.

Airplane, space craft manufacturer and their suppliers start by using Digimat-MFandDigimat-FE to study the thermo-mechanical behavior of material lab samples. Digimat to CAE is then used to predict the influence of the material microstructure on the structure end performance.

Material suppliers can also use DIGIMAT to develop advanced materials and support the needs of their customers in the optimal use of those materials.

DIGIMAT is a powerful tool that is giving us a new insight into our composite polymers. Its ability to model thermal expansion as a function of temperature, for instance, has been instrumental in understanding some subtle mechanism of warpage of injection molded parts.Vito Leo, Principal Scientist, Solvay Advanced Polymers

Digimat-MF homogenisation approach allows accurate prediction of the composite material stiffness, Lucien Douven, Design Engineer, DSM Engineering Plastics