To realise the full performance benefits of these materials it is critical that their application is considered and incorporated into the structural design process. Fibre orientation and type, weave style, resin system, core material and insert specification all have a significant effect on the strength, stiffness and weight efficiency of a structure.

The deliverable from the studies is often the production lay-up book specifying the manufacturing data for each ply.

Engenuity lead this field of analysis having conceived software for the development of composite structures in the early '90s which continues to be the most advanced tool available today.