Solvay has added data relative to new Amodel polyphthalamide (PPA), Ryton polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) and KetaSpire polyetheretherketone (PEEK) polymer grades to the Digimat-MX database tool of Digimat software from e-Xstream engineering, to store anisotropic measurements and related micromechanical models.

“As a leading innovator in plastic to metal substitution, Solvay offers advanced computer modelling to its customers and is committed to help them effectively simulate the mechanical performance of its materials when designing lightweight fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composite parts,” reports Michel Dubois, Global Technical Expertise Manager for Solvay’s Speciality Polymers Global Business Unit. “The addition of these Solvay grades to the Digimat-MX library signals an important new phase to further support design and simulation experts seeking to replace metal parts with lightweight advanced polymers and composites.”