RAVEN
Composites process simulation
Standalone Windows software for simulation of composites processing, computing temperature and material-property evolution of laminates on tools in 0D and 1D.
Learn moreConvergent Manufacturing Technologies
Advanced ManufacturingVancouver, BC
Vancouver developer of COMPRO and RAVEN process-simulation software, the CIRT inspection reporting tool and COHO leak-detection hardware, used to model and control composites manufacturing processes.
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About
Company site: convergent.caVancouver developer of COMPRO and RAVEN process-simulation software, the CIRT inspection reporting tool and COHO leak-detection hardware, used to model and control composites manufacturing processes.
Own overview describes "software and hardware used for computer simulation and evaluation of manufacturing risk in producing complex composite structures". convergent.ca
BC registry lists the company as BC0565523, registered 1998-05-29, active, home jurisdiction British Columbia. orgbook.gov.bc.ca
Its own customer page names Boeing, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Northrop Grumman, Safran, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hexcel, Toray Composites and the FAA. convergent.ca
RAVEN is sold for simulating composites processing, letting users evaluate temperature and material property evolution and design cure cycles. convergent.ca
Own Industries page states "Our products and services are not industry specific", naming Aerospace, Automotive, Energy and Transportation as its four customer markets. convergent.ca
Received a CAD $1,123,400 NRC Eureka/Eurostars contribution (Oct 2017-Sep 2020) to renew its software and development infrastructure. search.open.canada.ca
Products & Services
Company site: convergent.caProducts Convergent Manufacturing Technologies publishes on its own site. Each card links to the page it was taken from.
COMPRO
Composites process simulation
Runs composites process simulation inside Abaqus and ANSYS to calculate process-induced deformation, residual stresses and cure cycles. Available for ABAQUS since 2004 and ANSYS since 2014.
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Inspection reporting
Composite Inspection Reporting Tool: inspects process data files, assesses them against predefined specifications and generates compliance reports.
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Vacuum leak detection hardware
Gas-flow sensors that connect to the vacuum lines used in composites processing, monitoring flow and bag pressure in real time to locate leaks. COHO 600 and 800 series.
Learn moreDeployment & Services
Company site: convergent.caHow Convergent Manufacturing Technologies says its technology can be deployed and delivered.
Government & Grants
Government support actually received. Unpublished amounts are left out.
Eureka/Eurostars, National Research Council Canada — contribution
Industrial Research Assistance Program, National Research Council Canada (additive manufacturing process modelling) — contribution
Technology Focus
Company site: convergent.caTerms the company uses about its own work.
Process simulationComposites manufacturingCure cycle modelling
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