Welcome to the March-April 2026 edition of the Total Materia newsletter!
Edition Highlights
For this edition of the newsletter, explore key engineering data that supports smarter material decisions across design, simulation, compliance, and manufacturing. Learn more about our Data as a Service (DaaS) offering, designed to deliver trusted materials data directly into your engineering systems and workflows. We also highlight our upcoming participation at the NAFEMS UK and NAFEMS Nordic Conferences 2026, where we will connect with the simulation and analysis community. Plus, discover featured articles on cast carbon steels and the corrosion behavior of carbon steel in demanding industrial environments.
We have the exact engineering data you need for real decisions. Here's a selection of different notable data types offered through Total Materia Horizon:
| Engineering Data Type | Total Coverage* | Why It Matters |
| Stress-strain Diagrams | 132,108 materials | Essential for design validation, simulation, and material selection |
| Fatigue Data | 119,112 materials | Critical for durability and lifecycle performance analysis |
| Formability Data | 81,843 materials | Supports manufacturing process decisions and forming optimization |
| Creep Data | 44,865 materials | Important for high-temperature applications and long-term performance |
| Fracture Mechanics | 15,479 materials | Helps evaluate crack growth and structural integrity |
| Welded Materials | 87,667 materials | Valuable for joining performance and fabrication decisions |
| Compliance Records | 50,687 materials | Helps ensure REACH, RoHS, ELV, and regulatory compliance |
| Additive Manufacturing Materials | 4,809 materials | Supports 3D printing material selection and AM development |
* Total Coverage reflects the number of materials with available data for the specific engineering property or capability listed above. Depending on the dataset and data structure, the actual material coverage may not be fully represented by the totals shown in this table.
Data Solutions: Data as a Service (DaaS)
Total Materia’s Data as a Service (DaaS) extends trusted, curated materials data directly into the systems where engineering decisions are made, including PLM, ERP, CAx, simulation tools, and other engineering applications. Instead of spending time manually collecting, validating, and maintaining fragmented materials data, teams gain access to a single, reliable source of truth that is continuously updated and ready for integration. With structured data services and real-time API access, DaaS helps reduce manual work, improve data governance, minimize compliance risks, and ensure faster, more consistent decision-making across the entire digital thread. It enables organizations to work more efficiently while improving confidence in every material-related decision.
Learn more about Data as a Service and how it can support your business here.
Smarter Comparison and Better Workflow EfficiencyThe latest Total Materia Integrator updates focus on making material data easier to compare, manage, and use across everyday engineering workflows. Users can now compare internal material diagrams using the same familiar workflow as in Total Materia Horizon, helping them evaluate temperature-dependent data such as mechanical, physical, stress-strain, and fatigue diagrams side by side for faster and more confident decisions. Improved export and integration capabilities also support smoother connections between Total Materia and engineering systems, while access, visibility, and performance improvements create a more reliable and efficient user experience.
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NAFEMS UK Conference 2026
Total Materia will be attending the NAFEMS UK Conference 2026, taking place on 19-20 May in Coventry, UK. As one of the leading events for the simulation and analysis community, it brings together engineers, analysts, and industry experts to discuss the latest developments in engineering modelling, digital transformation, and best practices across industries. We look forward to connecting with attendees and sharing how Total Materia supports better material decisions in simulation-driven environments. |
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NAFEMS Nordic Conference 2026
We will also be present at the NAFEMS Nordic Conference 2026, held on 19-20 May in Gothenburg, Sweden. The event focuses on best practices and new developments in FEA, CFD, and related technologies, including AI/ML and simulation process management. Our team will be there to meet with professionals across the Nordic engineering community and demonstrate how Total Materia helps improve material selection, compliance, and engineering efficiency. |
- CAST CARBON STEELS
This article explores cast carbon steels and how carbon content, composition, and heat treatment influence key mechanical properties such as strength, hardness, ductility, toughness, and fatigue resistance. It explains the differences between low, medium, and high-carbon steels and highlights how proper alloy selection and heat treatment can achieve a wide range of performance levels for demanding engineering applications. - CORROSION OF CARBON STEELS
This article examines the corrosion behavior of carbon steel across atmospheric, aqueous, and soil environments. It explains how factors such as moisture, temperature, pH, and alloying elements affect corrosion resistance, while also highlighting common forms of damage such as pitting and general surface corrosion. The article provides valuable insight into protecting carbon steel structures used in industrial, marine, and infrastructure applications.