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Background— technical paper
Download our technical paper "Meeting the Materials Data Management Needs of Engineering Enterprises" for a more detailed discussion of the requirements for materials data management, and how GRANTA MI meets them.
GRANTA MI Product Overview
GRANTA MI is a comprehensive materials information system. Its unique database is specifically designed to store materials properties and other data relating to materials. A series of powerful software tools help you to control, analyze, and apply that data.
With GRANTA MI you can create a single corporate materials information resource, importing data from in-house testing and design, other proprietary sources, and trusted references.
Materials professionals use GRANTA MI to manage, analyze, certify, and maintain this data, publishing it in a secure and controlled manner.
Engineers, designers, analysts, EH&S professionals, managers, and others use GRANTA MI tools to access and apply approved materials information and related tools within their routine workflows. They know that the data they are using is relevant, traceable, and the best available.
GRANTA MI tools are accessed from the engineering desktop via the route most appropriate to the task and user—web browser, stand-alone PC application, Excel, or within third party software (e.g., CAD or CAE systems).
LATEST RELEASE: September 2011, GRANTA MI Version 5 »
GRANTA MI modules and packages
GRANTA MI is modular—you can construct the solution that you need.
Start with the core system module (MI:Server) and add the platform, add-on, and data modules that meet your needs:
To help you out, we've created a number of recommended packages for specific applications:
Why GRANTA MI?
Efficiency
A single, consistent, easily accessible, and searchable corporate materials database cuts time wasted in finding and reconciling data, reduces unnecessary duplication of tests, and ensures that valuable knowledge is not lost or unused.
Quality & time-to-market
Tracking the pedigree of data and ensuring that you use only up-to-date and properly-certified information eliminates concerns about data integrity, ensures decisions are taken on the basis of the best available information, and minimizes the risk of costly hold-ups during design reviews.
Innovation
Continuous improvement and breakthrough insights result from having all of your organization's materials data readily available and open to analysis.
Decision support for design
Powerful tools help you select and substitute materials, factor in corporate strategies and regulatory issues, and implement materials decisions throughout the enterprise in a consistent manner.
Risk and Liability
Data security, traceability, and accuracy limit risk in the product design process and ensure that you can quickly and reliably diagnose problems
Migrating to GRANTA MI
Do you have a legacy system, or systems, covering some part of your materials data management needs? No problem—it's easy to upgrade to the best practice approach represented by GRANTA MI.
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