SimTex is a fast simulation software developed at the BCI for composites manufacture. It contains modules for simulating 2D/3D weaving, braiding, filament winding and forming. SimTex can predict the as-manufactured component geometry and identify the onset of defects, thereby helping to enable right first time manufacture in prototyping of composites parts. It is currently deployed across a number of industry projects to support composites design for manufacture.
If you are interested to learn more about the SimTex software, please reach out directly to Stephen.Hallett@bristol.ac.uk.