Software for use in simulating, monitoring, and controlling manufacturing processes; software for use in characterizing, simulating, controlling, optimizing, and troubleshooting changes in materials during manufacturing; software for characterizing, evaluating, controlling, and optimizing composite materials during processing including the subsequent impact on in-service performance; software for use in manufacturing process analysis; software for use in evaluating materials against predefined specifications; Services to provide training, support, consulting, and project execution in these areas; Virtual material data sets (material cards) for use in processing and manufacturing simulation and control; Services to create said virtual material data sets by a combination of testing, data analysis, and simulation; Sensors, test fixtures, and equipment to characterize material evolution and response during manufacturing; Services to provide training, support, consulting, and project execution in these areas