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CompositesWorld.com 43 » FIBER-REINFORCED THERMOPLASTICS Pre-consolidated organosheet SGL Group (Wiesbaden, Germany) is expanding its SIGRAFIL C T50-4.0/240-T140 carbon fber product line, optimized for ther- moplastics, with the addition of organic (thermoplastic) sheets reinforced with carbon and glass fbers. SGL notes that components made from the organic sheets can be shaped into almost any fnal-product geometry and also can be repaired and recycled. Two standard sizes are available, but SGL Group also ofers individualized laminate structures, which can be customer-specifed in terms of fber orientation, textile architectures and wall thickness. www.sglgroup.com » DESIGN & SIMULATION SOFTWARE Updated, adaptable optimization program Collier Research Corp. (Newport News, VA, US) featured the latest version of its signature design, analysis and optimization software, HyperSizer. Version 7 is reportedly easier to learn and use, has a new menu system that requires less user input, and is computationally faster. HyperSizer is designed to work with CAD, a fnite element modeler or FEA to achieve a realistic, fully optimized and easily manufactured design that is optimized for weight reduction. The company says that design cycle times are reduced yet enable evalua- tion of millions of panel and beam cross sections, without remeshing. In addition, structure certifcation is faster, because hundreds of industry-standard failure methods can be analyzed quickly. Further, complete documentation is produced for test data validation and to satisfy FAA certifcation document requirements. www.hypersizer.com » MOLD TOOLING MATERIALS Epoxy tooling board for masters/molds Trelleborg Advanced Engineering and Materials (Boston, MA, US) showed its high-performance epoxy tooling materials for aerospace, electronics and industrial markets, as well as adhesives, sealers and pastes. A range of tooling board products for master models and molds were on display, manufactured using trademarked Eccospheres made in-house at its Boston factory. Its recently launched high-gloss mold and tool sealer, ES930, has been specially formulated to seal all types of substrates, has low odor and a quick cure, and can be used with all composite materials, including prepreg and dry fabrics in infusion processing. A new release agent, ER950, is specially formulated to work with all epoxy tooling materials, is easy to apply and provides a superior fnish. Also at the stand, Trelleborg Ofshore & Construction representa- tive Todd Grahn described a new buoyancy technology for ultra-deep ofshore drill operations, using Eccospheres in an epoxy matrix, which can withstand very high pressures. The new technology will be ofcially released to the market next year. www.trelleborg.com/en/Advanced-Engineering-Materials A N N I V E R S A R Y 0 2 HPC Charter Advertiser NEW PRODUCTS