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Speed and accuracy:
essential manufacturing
parameters in the F1 sector
Laminating software programs are a must-have for
every professional composite
parts manufacturer. But how
can they deal with situations
where parts change every
month or possibly even every
day, like in Formula One?
Here is the example of how
Anaglyph and the Marussia
Formula One team partnered
to deal with such a challenging task.

Emmanuelle de Posson,
Marketing Manager
Anaglyph Ltd

naglyph has been developing composite design and analysis software
tools for over 20 years, and its products are used by large and small organizations in automotive, aerospace, sports and
wind energy. A number of universities have
also adopted them for teaching and research.

Software solutions
The Laminate Tools software is a standalone Windows application that addresses
the entire geometry import/design/analysis/check/manufacture process of composite structural design. It complements
existing CAD systems and/or finite element
analysis (FEA) environments, with native
support for Nastran and Ansys that ensures
wide compatibility in the analysis of composites.
Laminate Tools helps optimize and
manufacture exactly what is being designed,
which saves valuable team time. Laminate
tools interfaces with most CAD and FEA
applications, including recently added plugins for Rhino 3D CAD and Femap. Its latest
version introduces powerful new features
in the Geometry, Design and Manufacture
modules to improve the Laminate ToolsCAD interface, including a brand-new embedded SolidWorks environment allowing
easy ply definition. As a natural extension
to Laminate Tools, Anaglyph has also
developed PlyMatch, a technology used in
the hand lay-up manufacture of composite
components, for the accurate positioning of
plies. The seamless data flow between design
and shop floor guarantees a fast and accurate
process.

- Speed and accuracy:
essential manufacturing
parameters in the F1
sector ........................... p21

Applications

formula 1

- Extra-light hydraulic
telescopic cylinder ....... p24
- A 50 kW axis offshore
wind turbine prototype
with V-sails .................. p26

2012 年 11 年 07-09 年

A user’s point of view
Following is a brief interview with John McQuilliam, chief designer at Marussia Virgin
Racing, on how such software programs
help him enhance the team’s cars at every
Grand Prix. n

JUNE 25. 26. 27 . 20l3

About Anaglyph
Anaglyph has been providing cutting-edge technology engineering consultancy services in all
aspects of industrial design, analysis and manufacture. The company’s in-house expertise is
mainly on advanced structural applications, in particular those employing composite materials.
Starting with strictly software applications, Anaglyph has extended its product range to include
an innovative hardware system for hand lay-up ply placement, PlyMatch. Anaglyph has an
impressive customer list including major Formula One Teams, bicycle designers, aerospace and
marine engineering companies.

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