QuesTek expands ICMD platform with advanced titanium alloy modelling for aerospace
June 30, 2025
QuesTek Innovations LLC, Evanston, Illinois, USA, has introduced new titanium alloy modelling capabilities within its Integrated Computational Materials Design (ICMD) Software Platform, further extending its depth and utility.
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ICMD is a cloud-based platform developed by QuesTek to meet the evolving needs of materials engineers, reducing risk and accelerating development from concept to qualification. This latest expansion provides greater insight into the behaviour of Ti alloys for aerospace, energy, and Additive Manufacturing amongst other industry and applications segments.
Expanded property modelling tools for Ti alloys
The latest ICMD release introduces models to estimate key mechanical properties of Ti-based alloys, including elastic modulus, shear modulus, Poisson’s ratio, yield strength, and ultimate tensile strength, all based on alloy chemistry and processing parameters. These tools allow users to screen and optimise alloy candidates earlier in the development process, reducing reliance on costly and time-consuming experiments.
Simulating heat treatment effects on microstructure
The update also includes process-structure models that simulate how heat treatment affects alpha-phase development. Users can model the coarsening of alpha laths and the precipitation of globular alpha during annealing, helping materials teams design microstructures with the right balance of strength, ductility, and fatigue resistance.
Supporting better Additive Manufacturing outcomes
Another enhancement provides predictive modelling of dendritic grain morphology under different solidification conditions. This helps engineers anticipate whether a material will form columnar or equiaxed grains, enabling alloy and process designs that reduce anisotropy and improve part performance, particularly for additively manufactured components.
These updates further strengthen ICMD as a comprehensive platform for materials innovation and qualification, giving users control over microstructure-driven performance outcomes in demanding applications.
