HyperWorks Partner Alliance Adds CONVERSE Process Structure Interaction Software to Analyze Fiber-Reinforced Parts

Using CONVERSE for our structural simulations of fiber-reinforced parts, we have the ability to model anisotropic material properties efficiently,” said Michael Gabler, group leader of simulation for TRW Airbag Systems GmbH. “This capability increases the quality and the value of the simulation results significantly.”

CONVERSE provides users with highly reliable results in simulating short-fiber-reinforced injection molded parts as well as realistic simulation of thermo-mechanical behavior of molds and inserts. It enables the user to consider the anisotropic properties different properties parallel and transverse to the local fiber orientation in the part, as well as consider process loads that affect the inserts or the molds themselves. The highly accurate software improves the overall designs of molds and parts.

We are very pleased to join the HyperWorks Partner Alliance,” said Dr. Wolfgang Korte, CEO of PART Engineering. “Now that CONVERSE is in the HyperWorks Partner Alliance, we will have an even further reach across a vast number of industries by way of Altair’s unique and flexible licensing model.”

Altair HyperWorks customers can use their existing HyperWorks Units to access CONVERSE through the HWPA, a suite of third-party applications from HyperWorks partners. The flexibility of HyperWorks Units empowers users to deploy the largest and most complete suite of CAE applications available at no incremental cost and with no long-term commitment.

“CONVERSE from PART Engineering is an extremely valuable complement to the manufacturing simulation solutions currently available on the HyperWorks platform,” said Antoine Poussier, Altair vice president of global partner programs. “With this addition, Altair welcomes into the HyperWorks Partner Alliance yet another leading solution that broadens its simulation technology offering. “

The HWPA strives to provide the most comprehensive offering of software applications across multiple relevant domains related to computer-aided engineering. The addition of CONVERSE reflects this effort, enhancing the flexibility of the HyperWorks Units and the overall value of Altair HyperWorks.