Composite Design and Analysis software Extends Firehole’s Helius Solution
Laramie, WY — October 19, 2009 — Firehole Technologies, Inc. (www.fireholetech.com),
a leader in advanced composite analysis and simulation, today announced the acquisition
of CompositePro from Peak Composites, Inc. (
www.peakcomposites.com).
The acquisition
of CompositePro will allow Firehole to enhance and extend the composite design and
analysis capabilities already available in the Helius portfolio making it easier
than ever for structural engineers to work with composite materials.
"Our goal is to provide the structural engineer with the most comprehensive,
easy to use suite of tools for composite design and analysis in the market,"
said Jerad Stack, Firehole’s CEO. "Helius:MCT addresses composite behavior
with Multi-scale modeling and progressive failure simulation. The addition of CompositePro
allows us to address the needs of the designer at the other end of the product development
cycle."
Firehole will build on the solid foundation that exists today in CompositePro by
leveraging the advanced functionality for composite failure analysis from the Helius
portfolio and adding support for additional computer platforms. CompositePro will
continue to fill the void between hand calculations and that of full structural
finite element analysis by providing functionality such as composite micromechanics
and classical laminate analysis, as well as design tools for composite plates, sandwich
panels, beams and tubes.
"Firehole is the obvious choice for advancing CompositePro and delivering on
the specialized needs of composite design and analysis. Peak Composites will continue
to rely upon CompositePro to ensure ongoing delivery of quality composite engineering
solutions," notes DeWayne Howell Peak Composites Principal and creator of CompositePro.
CompositePro has been a leader in composite design software since 1996 with nearly
1000 customers in industries varying from aerospace to sporting goods to oil and
gas.
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About Peak Composites, Inc.
Peak Composites is an engineering services firm focused on helping its customers
realize the full potential of composite materials. Service offerings include design
& analysis using finite element methods, custom analysis software solutions, technical
sales representation, product development and costing, proposal preparation and
training. Peak Composites customer base spans the commercial/industrial, sporting
goods, aerospace, defense and transportation industries. To learn how Peak Composites
can assist you, see us at
www.peakcomposites.com.
About Firehole Technologies Inc.
Firehole Technologies supplies innovative computer-aided simulation software and
services for composite materials to the aerospace, defense, automotive and energy
industries. Firehole’s Helius:MCT software enables the design of composite structures
without the numerous expensive testing cycles traditionally deployed, allowing for
a faster time-to-market and more reliable designs. The company’s mission is to enable
wide-spread use of composite materials leading to lighter, stronger and more fuel
efficient applications. For more information, visit
www.fireholetech.com.
Contact:
Jason Gies
Firehole Technologies Inc.
+1-307-460-4763