Injection molding is a very complex procedure that combines part and mold designs, materials, and process conditions. Every change on each foregoing factor has a great impact on the injection molded plastics. Due to the interaction complexity of multiple molding factors, a conventional trial-and-error method has become ineffective and costly to predict and control the procedure. Therefore, Moldex3D DOE has been developed to help evaluate the optimal process conditions and improve the quality using the DOE (Design of Experiment) method. Moldex3D DOE (Expert), now available in Studio, is a tool that uses statistical experiments for optimization. It is capable to optimize the geometry, inlet positions and process parameters. Performing a kind of virtual mold test to minimize “trial and error” costs. The module requires a minimum of manual input data. The module automatically creates the iteration steps and an evaluation. At the end of the calculation cycle, an optimized process is proposed. Interested? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
Broadening horizons - indeed! We are very happy to respond to the increasing demand from our circle of interested parties to also over englishspeaking events. How about next week Tuesday, 7 p.m. (1 p.m. EST) for our free webinar Webinar „Improving Structural Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Parts“? In this webinar, you will learn how Moldex3D simulation results, such as fiber orientation or residual stresses, can be used in structural FEA analysis to evaluate advanced structural and impact strengths with even greater accuracy and detail. That's not it for you yet? Then take a look at our "Events" section ... For quite some time now, we have been offering training courses in English, whether they being seminars, meetings, training courses or certification courses - in general, individually or tailored to company-specific needs: __ Traditionally, every year our BIMS seminars always take place in the spring and fall in close cooperation with Prof. Dr. Vito Leo - this year online (BIMS 1, April 20-23, 2021 and BIMS 2, April 27-30, 2021). _ Additionally, we organize an International Usermeeting once every 2 years for our users. It is due again this year but due to the still current Covid 19 situation we are planning this event as an online conference which will take place on May 18-19, 2021. Your desire for Englishspeaking events is not saturated yet 😉, we do not mind. So, we have decided to further expand the range ... We are happy to offer you - now brand NEW and FRESH: _ free webinars in English, every Tuesday, 1 p.m. EST (7 p.m. CET) on various, current injection molding topics. The next webinar on March 2, 2021, 7 p.m. (1 p.m. EST) is about "Improving Structural Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Parts." _ We are now also offering our well-attended Moldex3D Workshops. The so to speak kick-off will be on March 24 and 25, 2021. Learn the most important steps to be able to create and interpret simulations independently. Learn how the implementation of the simulation parameters on a machine perfectly supports you especially when simulating problematic issues.Additionally, topics such as shrinkage & warpage, but also the export of Moldex3D results for tooling and fibers for structural analysis are considered. _ The extended offer is rounded off by our SpotOns, the next English SpotOn will take place on March 25, 2021, 16.00 ( CET) and deals with "Water-Assisted Injection Molding". The range is large, take a look at our "Events" section right now and make your choice! If you only see Germanspeaking events, switch to our English website (via the language selection, top right). You will surely find something of interest to you. Break your limits. Challenge us.
Many companies are looking to unite the digital twin (Digital Twin) with the virtual twin (Virtual Twin). With iSLM, Moldex3D offers a platform that already brings together data from design, simulation, tooling and production. Follow us on this exciting journey and learn what you can already implement today. Most companies strive to integrate enterprise-wide platforms (e.g.: intranet, cloud-based), Big Data, and artificial intelligence (AI). In the traditional enterprise structure, different teams, departments, and individuals may create different databases. However, the same data may have different revisions when stored in different locations, leading to inconsistencies in an organization's internal data. Furthermore, because this inconsistent data is difficult to share, it can create problems in maintaining continuous product development and resolving known development issues. The divergent data can be a major obstacle on the road to AI. Unifying these existing databases requires a great deal of effort and cost. Therefore, it is a critical issue to store and manage Big Data with organized and visualized information and to provide it specifically to the respective users. Moldex3D iSLM is a platform designed for data management and application of the entire process. Before developing a new tool, users can create a specific tool project via iSLM Solution Management and capture all data from component or tool development for production (Design for Manufacturing - DFM), simulation (Computing Aided Engineering - CAE) and tool sampling (Mold Tryout). Thus, after mold tryout, iSLM delivers the corresponding results back to the development department for comparison with the simulation data. The iSLM platform includes a Knowledge Management (KM), which serves as a search system and allows the user whilst having different roles (e.g. designer, CAE engineer, toolmaker, salesman, ...) to quickly filter the previous component and tool developments based on the key classifications (industry, product and component), the tool materials, the component thickness and the tool volume. Users from different departments (development, simulation, sales, ...) can thus access a specific solution of a component or tool and obtain the information from the CAE analysis or tool sampling with the KM comparison functions. The developers can draw on previous experience during product development, so that the time required can be reduced and basic simulations can be saved. By comparing real production results, manufacturing parameter settings and simulation results, CAE engineers gain much more knowledge to achieve a better match of CAE parameter settings with the real world to optimize simulation or processes. Sales can respond more quickly to inquiries for similar components or exchange a quicker overview of the current status of a project with the respective experts. Due to the iSLM platform, companies can more efficiently manage all relevant data for a part and mold development process and integrate data from DFM, CAE, mold sampling and production. As a result, the quickly collected data can help achieve digital and virtual twin integration. In addition, the visualized data can enable better workflow and thus more efficient teamwork. In future, the data collected in iSLM can be used even more effectively through machine learning and deep learning to optimize component developments as well as manufacturing and maintenance processes in production and thus production itself. Deeper insights are of interest!? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
You have created a cooling system or gating system in Moldex3D which is based on lines and for example would like to change the position of a line end afterwards? Use commands in Moldex3D Studio when modeling cooling channels, gating systems and line-based bodies in order to adjust them afterwards. The advantages of line-based gating and cooling systems include the possibilities of flexible modeling and easy adaptation of the geometries in Moldex3D without additional CAD software. Numerous tools are available in the Moldex3D Studio interface to create and modify line-based bodies. In addition, "hidden" functions can be called via the command line, which make pre-processing even easier: The command "crveditend", for example, allows you to move one line end while the other line end remains fixed. If a geometry has already been created based on the line, the geometry settings such as the diameters are also retained. This means that small geometry adjustments in the cooling system or gating system can be implemented in no time at all without having to recreate the duct sections and repeat the settings again. Useful functions such as these help in everyday life, especially when modeling customized designs, to implement optimization changes more quickly and to create the simulation model more efficiently. Deeper insights are of interest!? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
We feel very honored and our gratitude goes to MSC Software for receiving the award "Outstanding Sales Performance" as E.M.E.A Business Partner in 2020. We are extremely pleased that our long-time close cooperation with MSC has developed so successfully. Tthe joint success & market position could be further expanded especially iin the sector design & engineering. Of course, we would also like to thank our customers for the trust they have placed in us and for the pleasant, constructive cooperation over the past year. The award has a very special place in our hearts and - of course - in our glass showcase 😉. With plesaure we remember the close cooperation with MSC which was brought to life in 2017. True to our company motto "Break your limits" - SimpaTec gladly accepted the challenge to conquer new horizons and to support customers in the field of optimized plastics and composite materials together with MSC. Since structural performance is a very high priority for many plastic part manufacturers, this point was also given special attention in the cooperation. The holistic view of manufacturing processes, physical material behavior and component performance - the coupling of process and structure simulation - has been discussed, optimized and successfully realized in numerous projects. In the first step, the focus is set on the individual results for the manufacturability of a component and then on the overall results for optimized component behavior. By importing important simulation results from Moldex3D, such as fiber orientation or residual stresses, into the structural analysis software, an even more detailed evaluation of structural and impact strength is possible. With the help of numerical calculations, it has been possible to develop stable and robust processes for manufacturing as well as to demonstrate the mutual dependence between process, material behavior and component behavior. Once again, thank you and we are already eagerly looking forward to new projects and the challenges to be mastered together in 2021.
Having given a lot of thought and consideration regarding the current vaccination situation and the still present Corona condition, we have decided to hold our International SimpaTec Usermeeting 2021 as an online conference. The date May 18 and 19, 2021 will remain - and we are particularly pleased to invite the circle of our users to safely share their knowledge, finding out more about version updates and holding discussions of important news via digital means. Fortunately, time didn't stand still for us. There are a lot of innovations, further developments and interesting news including a lot of essential information that we definitely want to pass on to you, our customers. The two-day event will therefore focus primarily on the latest developments, features and important updates relating to Moldex3D 2020, as well as a look into the near and medium-term future of the next development projects. Hands-on technical contribution, application examples or case studies from our user circles are also planned. Additional space for knowledge transfer, talks with our technical experts and discussions about current industry-specific development trends, news and innovative products will be sufficiently available. We will announce further details shortly. The conference language is English. Are you interested to take part in our International SimpaTec Usermeeting 2021 with a technical contribution? Please do! All details to submit a presentation can be found here. We already look forward to you and your questions!
Do you, for example, sometimes wish your current converter could be a lot faster, supports more interfaces or has special advanced repair functions whilst providing ideal results even when having large data sizes? Then it is worth to take a deeper look into the software tool 3D_Evolution. A tool, which not only allows fast, automatic data conversion and processing for CAD systems but also enables the integration to other simulation systems, e.g. Moldex3D. More detailed information about 3D_Evolution can be found here!
The fully automatic temperature optimization in T-SIM gives the user the possibility to obtain a uniform wall thickness distribution across the component by varying the temperature of the semi-finished product. The constant wall thickness distribution of the parts is one of the most desired goals in the thermoforming process, which influences important values such as mechanical properties, permeability, appearance, increase in material efficiency and others. Many thermoformers and machine manufacturers are already aware of the fact that the temperature of the material plays the most important role within the thermoforming process, and only by complete control of this setting parameter can the desired molded part - wall thickness - be achieved. Technically, temperature profiling on the machines is carried out with the help of radiators or, more precisely, heating plates. From a simulation point of view, the T-SIM software not only offers the possibility to predict the temperature distribution, but also to optimize it. After a thermoforming simulation calculation has been conducted and by entering a temperature range (e.g. 145 - 165°C) into the software module developed for this purpose, one is able to start a fully automatic optimization routine and calculate the temperature profiling. The mathematical calculation of this profiling is presented in the form of 9 successive simulations triggered by a batch processor. In the course of this routine, different heating patterns and resulting simulation results are compared. The optimum temperature profiling of the semi-finished product and wall thickness distribution of the component are presented in the last simulation calculation. The heating pattern calculated in the simulation can be transferred to the machine in the form of a heating matrix. This matrix can be divided into 200 x 200 rows and columns and thus the temperature of each pixel on the heating plate can be configured. Benefits of temperature profiling can also include reduced material stretching, increased wall thickness at critical points or even the prevention of wrinkles. Contact us at 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com .
Do you want to better understand the injection molding process of thermoplastics? Or do material selection, component design and component performance determine your daily work? Then you should refine your expertise by attending a BIMS seminar now. More than 2,100 satisfied and enthusiastic participants in the BIMS seminar series confirm time and again how valuable the knowledge gained and the content conveyed are useful for everyday professional life. They are not just mere words, Dr. Vito Leo explains correlations and mechanisms of the most complex, physical procedures of thermal processes for everyone understandable by using simple words and a minimum of mathematics. Nr. 3 _ Newsartikel: Dr. Vito Leo kennt man im Kunststoffumfeld als Vordenker und Pionier mit unbändigem Ehrgeiz Ingenieure, Konstrukteure und Kunststoffbetraute schlau zu machen. Es ist ihm eine Herzensangelegenheit, sein Wissen zu teilen und über wissenschaftliche Hintergründe und Theorien aufzuklären, um allen, die sich täglich mit dem Thema Kunststoff beschäftigen, den Arbeitsalltag zu erleichtern. Angesprochen sind Sie, Ingenieure, die Werkzeuge entwerfen, Werkzeughersteller, Spritzgießer, Projektleiter, die für die Entwicklung von Werkzeugen verantwortlich sind, F/E-Ingenieure, die Interesse am Spritzguss haben, Technische Ingenieure, die an den Schwächen und Stärken des Prozesses interessiert sind, Werkstoffingenieure oder Konstrukteure, die ihr Wissen über geeignete Werkstoffe vertiefen möchten … Finden Sie das für Sie passenden BIMS-Seminar: Dr. Vito Leo is known in the plastics field primarily as a visonary and pioneer with an exceptional ambition to make engineers, designers and plastics experts smart. It is a matter of the heart for him to share his knowledge and to enlighten and to make the work easier for all those dealing with the topic of plastics on a daily basis, whether him being a seminar leader, a speaker or or also as a consultant. Especially addressed are: engineers who design molds, mold manufacturers, injection molders, project managers who are responsible for the development of molds, R/E engineers who are interested in injection molding, technical engineers who are interested in the weaknesses and strengths of the process, material engineers or designers who want to deepen their knowledge about suitable materials ... Find the BIMS seminar that suits you: BIMS 1 - Understanding Injection Molding of Thermoplastics, April 20 to 23, 2021, 9.00 to 13.00 hrs The intention of this seminar session is to help professionals of injection molding, whatever their scientific background, to develop a much deeper understanding of the polymer physics behind the process. BIMS 2 - Understanding mechanical properties of thermoplastics, April 27 to 30, 2021, 9.00 bis 13.00 hrs The seminar objective is to introduce the participants to the unique and complex field of mechanical response of macro-molecular materials. The focus lies on the complex mechanical performance of plastics in order to introduce the key behavior of these unique materials (visco-elasticity, non-linearity, creep, impact, failure mechanisms). Register now!!! Expand your knowledge with us. Break your limits. We look forward to meeting you.
You are working in the automotive industry, electronics, optics or medical industry and want to analyze your process precisely but at the same time obtain reliable information regarding the delay time, pressure and shrinkage behavior as well as the influence of embossing? Then you should take a closer look at the Moldex3D ICM module ... Injection-Compression molding (ICM) not only keeps the advantages of conventional injection molding but also yields additional molding advantages, such as increasing the reproduction of micro-surface feature and reducing flow distance/wall thickness ratio, etc. However, there are also more processing parameters needed to be carefully adjusted in order to get a well-molded part. For example, late compression sometimes causes the melt penetrating to parting line, while early compression sometimes causes incomplete filling. Having a powerful simulation tool is therefore crucial for users to successfully implement ICM process. The injection compression molding module enables the user to precisely analyze both the process and the requirements of the injection compression molding process. Furthermore, a coupling to the Optics module is possible. Would you like to learn more about simulation possibilities regarding injection compression molding and optics? Then take a closer look at our article „Mehr ist weniger“ or contact us: 0241 565 276-0 / email to info@simpatec.com.
The simulation model for an AHR simulation consists of all components of the hot runner system, the cavity(ies) and a surrounding tool block. Of course, temperature control in the mold can also be taken into account. For the calculation it is sufficient to link the model via non-matching technology. The AHR license allows the use of the attribute "metal of the hot runner", which considers the hot runner components to be thermally insulated towards the mould. Contact surfaces to the mould, where the heat can escape from the hot runner system, can be defined by additional thermal boundary conditions. The heating elements can be controlled via sensor nodes in such a way that a defined temperature is maintained at a specified point. The results of the simulation can be used to analyze the temperature distribution in the entire hot runner system and thus support the respective question. Interested? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
The new release Digimat 2021.1 enables a significant increase in the quality of the component with numerous further developments, more efficient workflows as well as new functionalities and an improved handling. Among other things, the user can look forward to various innovations regarding additive manufacturing, reverse engineering and the material database. _ Easier creation & reverse engineering of temperature and strain rate dependent material models _ Improvement of automatic reverse engineering with parameters from the data sheet _ Validation of the calibrated material model using FE analysis of a test specimen _ Update & extension of existing material models in the database _ Explicit modeling of the support for additive manufacturing _Batch mode support via command line, new post-processing results & plots _Optimization of solver performance for shorter calculation times _ Extension of post-processing for lifetime analyses in Digimat-RP _ Cleaned log files of the analyses for a better overview _ Support of FFT Solver for GPU with extension of material models _ Improvement in the performance of FFT Solver _ Extension of material models for metals with failure between grain boundaries _ Support of import of microstructures via *.stl like: Foams, ... _ Parameter study for the "Effect of defect" in Digiamt-VA Interested?! Please contact us at 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
Do you want to take your 3D printing to a new level of efficiency and performance? Then it is definitely worthwhile to find out more about the specially designed software solutions 4D_Additive and Digimat AM ... With 4D_Additive, CAD data of all common 3D formats can be processed for 3D printing even for narrow spacing and with optimal print results. Digimat AM offers the holistic illustration of additive manufacturing. The combination of material engineering, process simulation and structural calculation enables efficient and powerful printer results and raises 3D printing to a new level of efficiency and performance. Multiscale material modelling and virtual compounding for additive manufacturing with (unfilled and fibre-reinforced) polymers enables the development of new materials and more innovative designs. With the help of integrative simulation, the behavior and performance of the finished component can be predicted and considered for the manufacturing process. Interested?! Please contact us at 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
Our Moldex3D Day-Workshops, are specially designed for a swift introduction to the subject matter and are created to help you get started with injection molding simulation. Learn more about the following topics: __ FILLING __ FIBER ORIENTATION __ PACKING __ TEMPERING AND __ WARPAGE/DISTORTION With the support of the modern GUI of Moldex3D R17 and the new BLM method, the component, distribution and temperature control system in a true 3D volume mesh can be meshed within a very short time. Here, the user is supported by clever wizards, with which the first distribution and temperature control systems can be created in just a few seconds. The combination of functionality and technology guarantees extremely accurate results, on which more than 3,500 customers worldwide rely on every day. During the workshop, all above mentioned topics of the software will be shown using various components. For example, you will learn hot you can alternatively enter the profiles of the filling and packing phase via the panel of the injection molding machine - having access to over 2,500 machines from more than 50 manufacturers, which will perfectly support you in the implementation of the simulation parameters of the machine and especially in problem cases. Additionally, topics regarding warpage and distortion, as well as the export of these results for tool provision and the fibers for structural analysis will be a focus of the workshop. Target: After having obtained a 4-week complete version the aim of the workshop is that the participants can create and interpret simulations on their own. Due to the current situation, we offer this workshop online arranged over two mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., so you can participate quickly, easily and conveniently from your office or home. Interested? Register now for our upcoming Moldex3D Workshops ...
If you require a process that enables you to finish your injection molded parts with a film or a coating, then foil back molding is a proven process. This can be simulated in no time with Moldex3D and the corresponding analyses can be carried out … In-mold decoration is a manufacturing process in which the decorative material is usually fed through the injection mold. It is clamped between the halves of the mold when it is closed. Then the injection of the melt takes place. Thus, the film is pressed against the inner wall of the cavity by its pressure. Meanwhile, the high temperature of the melt causes the lacquer layer of the decorative material or hot stamping foil to bond with the injected material. When the molded part cools down, the lacquer layer of the hot stamping foil detaches from the polyester carrier film used. The finished decorated injection molded part can now be removed. Outside the clamping unit, the spent carrier film is rewound, while at the same time new decorative material is positioned in the designated area of the mold. The IMD process offers a number of advantages over conventional decorative processes, among which cost efficiency in terms of time and resources, efficiency and greater design flexibility can be mentioned. Moldex3D has the possibility to simulate complex as well as flat and cut geometries and can determine optimal processing conditions to fully exploit the IMD process for optimal molding quality. When performing a simulation, the corresponding attribute is assigned as usual to the components used for their simulation. Modeling is preferably done with a BLM mesh (Boundary Layer Mesh) and then the positioning and thickness of the decorative film on the component mesh is defined. Finally, materials for the cavity and the IMD film are assigned using the Material Wizard and the process parameters are set in the Process Remote. The process parameters can thus be specifically adapted to the processing conditions of the materials in the injection molding process. During the calculation, the thermal and mechanical properties of the IMD film material are considered in flow, pack, cooling and warpage analyses. The results include familiar attributes like pressure and temperature distribution, shrinkage as well as warpage results and additionally the so called "Wash - Out - Index". This implemented function enables Moldex3D to detect the prediction of the printing ink problem on the IMD film and is used to evaluate the probability of the film peeling or moving due to high shear or temperature during the filling phase. Should this information have raised your interest, we look forward to your feedback and if you have any further questions, we are more than welcome to help you.
Your goal is to achieve precise simulation predictions regarding optical properties, warpage and flow-induced aspects as well as to get as close as possible to reality? Then flow analysis with coupled VE technology could be THE solution for you ... Viscoelasticity in Moldex3D is "continuously in flux", so to speak, and the outstanding viscoelasticity flow analysis (VE-Flow) with its coupling approach offers an almost realistic representation of the viscoelastic flow behavior. This coupled view of viscoelasticity and flow behavior enables the most precise predictions with regard to warpage, optical properties and flow-induced aspects; the most stringent quality requirements can thus be met and high-precision components realized. Interested?! Please contact us at 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
Dr. Vito leo is able to convey the physical processes of thermal processes as well as the interrelationships and mechanisms of the most complex processes - from filling to deformations - to his audience in a comprehensible way with simple words and a minimum of mathematics thanks to more than 30 years of of professional experience in the plastics industry. SimpaTec has appreciated his expertise for a very long time. Since 2012 we have been organizing the successful seminar series "BIMS" together with and for Dr. Vito Leo exclusively in Germanspeaking countries. So far, the seminar series includes: BIMS 1 - The key to success for the optimal design of plastic components and BIMS 2 - Material selection, component design and component performance. It is considered to expand the BIMS series to include further specialist topics and is already partly in progress. New dates for the BIMS seminar series are being planned for 2021 and will be announced in good time via the known channels. We always keen to welcome him as a speaker at one of our numerous events and value his expert contributions as they are an absolute enrichment and profound knowledge enhancement. Therefore, we are extremley pleased to have him as a guest speaker for our SpotOn "Weld Lines" next Thursday, January 28, 2021, 4:00 pm. You should definitely get to know him! Dr. Vito Leo is known in the plastics field primarily as a visonary and pioneer with an exceptional ambition to make engineers, designers and plastics experts smart. It is a matter of the heart for him to share his knowledge and to enlighten and to make the work easier for all those dealing with the topic of plastics on a daily basis, whether him being a seminar leader, a speaker or or also as a consultant. Interested? Then please feel free to contact us.
New year, new updates! We are pleased to provide our customers, with the latest version of Moldex3D 2020 R4 including the German language pack via email within the next few days ... Look forward, among other things, to new added and updated materials that enable new analyses. Changes or optimizations can also be found in the areas of gate positions, compression, injection compression molding and powder injection molding. These and even more refinements allow users to perform time-saving, smooth and goal-oriented simulations that ensure a cost-conscious product.
Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) is used in a wide variety of applications and they constitute the largest group of the silicone family. Their versatility is mainly due to the unique combination of their universal material properties: chemical resistance, hydrophobicity, excellent electrical properties and the ability to withstand extreme temperatures. They are often applied in medical products due to their excellent biocompatibility and the ability to be safely sterilized by various methods. In order to calculate the filling process, it is usually sufficient enough if only the non-reactive viscosity model is known. The reason for this lies in the fact that the crosslinking (and consequently the viscosity increase) is negligible in many cases until the end of the filling process. As a result, the filling process of liquid silicone rubber can be handled in the same way as for thermoplastics. If the platinum catalyst is omitted in the LSR, measurement of the temperature- and shear rate-dependent viscosity can be performed easily. If, on the other hand, both curing and shrinkage are relevant – eg. if one considers the entire curing process - the reactive viscosity, curing kinetics and specific volume vs. curing (pvTc) must also be known. One advantage of LSR's is that the components can be stored and transported without time restrictions. They do not become reactive until mixed, which is also favorable for material characterization. Liquid silicone rubbers require special handling during processing before they vulcanize, such as distributive mixing while the material is kept at low temperatures. This defines basic priciples in handling the material both during processing and characterization. Are you interested in characterizing LSR’s? We are happy to offer you a comprehensive package for the characterization of LSR’s, including measurement of curing kinetics or pvTc. Or do you have questions regarding process simulation of LSR’s? Then please feel free to contact us: sales@simpatec.com.
Do you know the advantages of 'push-back technology' with regard to fluid-assisted injection molding? Take a look at our article and learn how to produce components time-saving and cost-efficient with optimal surface quality ... In the new version of Moldex3D, a lot of effort, ideas and know-how have been invested and implemented in the further development of technical possibilities of the GAIM and WAIM modules. These now support the 'Push-Back Technology', in which it is shown how the melt is pushed back into the barrel of the injection molding machine by the gas/water. The innovations in the latest version allow the user to examine the behavior of injecting gas and water in more detail, in order to be able to produce both lightweight components and components with cavities, as well as to reduce material waste and achieve a higher surface quality than with the short-shot method. Interested?! Please contact us at 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
New year - new fortune. We are confident and are starting with fresh energy and new strength to face the challenges of the 2021. We dare and have a lot of plans - such as our International SimpaTec Usermeeting on May 18 and 19, 2021 in Strasbourg or the realization of our MiDay on September 21, 2021 in Böblingen - but above all we are looking forward to the personal contact with you, which hoepfully will be soon. Until then, we will remain close by keeping our distance - in close, digital contact with you. The next digital events for 2021 are already scheduled and we are happy to bring you up to date and inform you about current research results, development trends, innovative methods, solution concepts or even practical tips & tricks for the daily use of our product portfolio in the injection molding and FEM application area - whether it being for trainings, workshops, webinars or SpotOn's. Get started with us and decide for yourself what suits you best: _ January 20, 2021, 11:00 a.m. - Webinar - Result Interpretation with Moldex3D _ January 21, 2021, 11:00 a.m. - SpotOn - "Bindenähte" _ January 28, 2021, 4:00 p.m. - SpotOn - "Weld lines" _ February 17-18, 2021 - Moldex3D 2-Day Workshop
Are you already aware of SimpaTec’s digital free SpotOn’s? If not, the company, one of the leading engineering and software companies in the holistic development and optimization of processes, components and tools, illuminates the SPOT - onto your topics!!! The intension of the new event series is to combine the aspects of simulation processes, the technology involved and its application. The SpotOn's take place once a month, alternately on Thursdays at 11:00 in German and the following week on Thursdays at 16:00 in English - free of charge. In these events SimpaTec’s webinars, which have been established for years, are expanded with external expert knowledge. Mutually, SimpaTec and professional speakers from renowned companies shed light onto the latest developments, methods, optimization possibilities or technical innovations in the field of injection molding. Recently launched the series can already be proud of an extremely positive overall response. Accountable for the success are not only the numerous participants but also the professional speakers from well-known companies like Contura MTC GmbH, Volume Graphics GmbH, HeiQ - Heitkamp Kunststofftechnik, Kistler Instrumente GmbH, HotSet GmbH, who presented valuable, in-depth and interesting technical up-to-date information about subjects such as “Conformal Cooling”, “Fibers” and “Foaming”, “Senor Technology for Machine Tools” and “Weld Lines”. For those curious and interested to find out more about the latest findings, ideas, current expertise and the potential and prospects of future-oriented technologies a peek into one of the upcoming SpotOn’s is definitely worth while! Planned future topics will include, “Water Injection Molding”, “The Influence of Injection Molding Machines, “Optics”, "Hot Runner", etc.. Being one step ahead of time and knowing what is required tomorrow is essential. Expectations of product and process management in the plastics industry are changing rapidly and significantly. It is essential to follow the latest research results, trends and innovations with commitment in order to recognize the latest development trends at an early stage and to incorporate them into the further development of products, processes, software and services. SimpaTec invites all persons interested in the respective topics of the digital free event series- stay up-to-date and register yourself to one of the SpotOns’s. Break your limits!
Did you know that Moldex3D Advanced Hot Runner Analysis and its pin movement simulation allows you to consider the influences of pin position and velocity to optimize their sequential valve gated hot runner systems? These technical features additionally offers the possibility to evaluate if and how, the dynamic needle movement helps to prevent flow marks and other cosmetic defects ... Talking about cosmetic exterior components, especially in automotive industry, high-quality surface will be in the spotlight. Sequential Valve Gating (SVG) becomes one of the best options in injection molding to produce perfect part surface. SVG is a common technique that the timing and the order of cavity fill pattern can be fully controlled to prevent surface defects and improve part performance. Interested?! Please contact us at 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
"The future depends on what we do today." (Mahatma Gandhi) An eventful year lies behind us. It has demanded a lot of strength, patience and understanding from us. Many things have changed, some will never be the same again. We all hope to be seeing light at the end of the tunnel - urgently and especially now - in the time of contemplation, in retrospect and anticipation to be spending time together ... The year 2020 will remain in our memories for a long time, everything was different - unlike desired, expected and planned. Political, economic and personal challenges had to be mastered and one will have to continue to do so. However, it has proven one thing to us - strong social team spirit. The current developments give us hope and allow us to look forward with confidence. Even if it once again means keeping the distance, being disciplined and accepting the restriction of personal contacts. We are looking ahead to 2021, a year in which we will hopefully all meet again soon in person. We sincerely wish you, your team and your family a contemplative Christmas, enough time, peace and serenity to start with fresh energy and new strength into a desired unbiased, healthy and successful year 2021. SimpaTec is on seasonal leave from December 24, 2020 until January 10, 2021. Support (support.moldex3d(at)simpatec.com) and sales (sales(at)simpatec.com) can be reached by e-mail during this time. Break your limits. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Traditionell, ist die Zubereitung von Spritzgebäck in Deutschland zur Adventszeit sehr beliebt. Mehl, Zucker, Butter und andere Zutaten werden durch den Fleischwolf gekurbelt und ergeben nach dem Backen ein leckeres Weihnachtsgebäck. Anders als beim Spritzgebäck beeinflusst beim Spritzgießen zusätzlich die Kompression innerhalb der Düse maßgeblich die Eigenschaften der Kunststoffschmelze. Die Qualitätsansprüche sind hoch auf beiden Seiten, sowohl beim gepritzen Gebäck als auch beim Bauteil. Beim Backen ist handwerkliches Geschick gefragt, beim Bauteil kann man diese Herausforderung leicht mit Moldex3D meistern. Ähnlichkeiten zum Verfahren bei der Zubereitung von Spritzgebäck finden sich in der Homogenisierung der Kunststoffschmelze beim Spritzgießverfahren. Kunststoffgranulat wird durch die Schnecke aufgeschmolzen und homogenisiert. Anders als in der Weihnachtswerkstatt wird anschließend die Kunststoffschmelze durch die Düse in die Kavität eingespritzt. Hohe Temperaturen und Druck innerhalb der Düse beeinflussen erheblich die Viskosität des Materials während des Einspritzvorgangs. Moldex3D bietet die Möglichkeit, diese Faktoren innerhalb der Düse zu modellieren und in die Füll- und Nachdruckberechnung der Spritzgießsimulation einzubeziehen. Zusätzlich führen Trägheit und Verzögerungen verschiedener Spritzgießmaschinen zur Einzigartigkeit einer jeden Einspritzeinheit. Die durch experimentelle Methoden ermittelte individuelle Maschinenreaktion kann in die Modellierung der Einspritzeinheit implementiert werden. Besonders bei Kunststoffen, bei denen die Kompression enorme Veränderungen der Materialeigenschaften hervorrufen, oder bei der Herstellung sehr kleiner und präziser Bauteile lohnt sich die Modellierung der Einspritzeinheit und somit Berücksichtigung der Vorgänge innerhalb der Düse.
To ensure that you can continue to run your simulations smoothly with the current Moldex3D Version 2020, we would like to provide you with some important information in advance: Operating system and server: _ Moldex3D 2020 is certified for Windows 10!!! _ Windows 10 series _ Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB2919355 or newer) _ Windows Server 2016 _ 64bit system already in-house? Moldex3D 2020 is only compatible with 64bit systems! _ Do you have a stand-alone or floating license in use? With a floating license it is necessary to install a license manager for the administration of Moldex3D-2020 licenses on a license server that meets our hardware requirements. _ Linux systems are only supported for calculation purposes. Linux systems cannot be used as license servers. Our hardware recommendation for you: _ We recommend Intel® Core i7 / i9 or Intel® Xeon® E5, 32 GB or more, SSD hard drive, NVIDIA Quadroseries/ AMD Radeon Series graphics card - we will be happy to advise about the perfect hardware configuration. Not sure if you are well prepared on the hardware side? Send us your hardware configuration in advance - we will be happy to advise you on the perfect solution - contact us at support.moldex3d@simpatec.com. Important notice*** _ Please note that there will be no technical support for Moldex3D R16 and older releases from 2021 onwards. Look forward to faster calculation times, significant improvements in RTM and foaming, a high-performance, team-compatible data management system (iSLM)! With Moldex3D 2020 it will be even easier to identify and evaluate potential sources of error in the process, tool or component and to realize a cost and quality optimized design - smart manufacturing becomes reality!
Look and plan into the future - our advanced training program 2021 is ready for you. The use of high-quality simulation tools, but above all qualified users, guarantee the path to an optimal product. Mutually we set new standards in the holistic development and optimization of processes, components and tools. Traditionally associated with the teaching of high-quality content and continuous knowledge transfer, we are happy to update you with the latest knowledge in 2021. We offer you, our users, customers, partners and other interested parties, qualified and individually tailored-made training and further education opportunities. Take a look and make your selection! The use of modern 3D-CAE technologies is becoming more and more popular and has become an integral part of everyday working life. But what use is this if powerful software tools are not applied correctly, analyses and results are misinterpreted, potentials are not fully exploited? Prepare yourself and your employees for the holistic development and optimization of processes, components and tools! Define and pursue efficient goals, think beyond previous limits, conquer new horizons and dare to take on fresh projects! Our team of experts informs you about the latest research results, current development trends, innovative methods, solution concepts or practical tips & tricks for daily use. We answer your questions regarding injection molding and FEM matters and provide you with a more detailed insight into topics such as: _ Component design and calculation using modern CAE methods _ Non-linear, multiscale structural analysis _ Additive manufacturing _ Multidisciplinary optimization _ Analysis and preparation of CAD data _ Material characterization and modeling _ etc. These are precisely your questions? Take a look at our training booklet and make your choice from our extensive training and further education program. On request, we are also happy to create custom-made courses and concepts for you or your employees. Set new standards together with us. Break your limits. Challenge us.
You want to automate your simulation tasks, save time, minimize error potentials and optimize your product development process? Then take a closer look at Moldex3D API - it's worth it! … Moldex3D frees users from repetitive manual tasks by automating the entire simulation workflow with Moldex3D API, providing more intelligent experiences and increased productivity for users. Moldex3D API allows users to customize the simulation workflow with predefined parameters, removing human error to ensure simulation consistency. Companies can now harness the power of API to create their custom workflows, delivering integrations with other product design and structural analysis programs to accelerate product development. Interested?! Please contact us at 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
The prediction of fiber orientation in Moldex3D has been extensively enhanced to achieve even more accurate and reliable simulation results for fiber reinforced plastics. Extensive and detailed fiber analyses help to achieve an optimal component even before the manufacturing process ... Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRP) are known for their superior mechanical properties, such as high strength to weight ratio, high toughness to anticorrosion, and high creep resistance. On the other hand, maintaining crucial factors, such as fiber orientation, fiber length, and fiber concentration is the key to successfully leverage FRP. The new version of Moldex3D enables to accurately predict those factors and get comprehensive fiber analysis to ensure the final product performance prior to the manufacturing process. Interested?! Please contact us at 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
Compared to non-reinforced materials or steel, composites have a complex material behavior due to their microstructure that defines stiffness, strength and failure. Furthermore, effects other than the expected behavior can occur based on the type of manufacturing process. In order to model the material cards optimally, computer tomography can reliably provide the required input data ... In order to optimize a component design, sufficient information about the structural behavior is important. The integrative simulation by means of the coupling of manufacturing process, extended material modelling as well as the structural-mechanical FE analysis plays an essential role. The integrative simulation provides valuable information about the structural behavior of the component, which allows optimization measures to be derived and critical areas to be identified. The manufacturing process defines the microstructure in case of orthotropic or anisotropic material behavior and thus determines the basis for the later structural behavior of the component. Due to the fact that new materials are continuously being developed for specific applications, the complexity of material behavior also increases. New compounds with a wide range of additives enable the material to deliver its optimum performance under the component's operating conditions. However, it is possible that the compound will still behave as planned and show unexpected effects. This phenomenon usually occurs as soon as simulation and reality are verified and validated. Subsequent deviations in component behavior, despite a state-of-the-art approach, are often due to the input data. The cause is usually the description of the material behavior in the material card. In order to adapt the modeling to the real behavior, experimental data regarding the microstructure as well as classical tests are necessary. With the help of CT scans, the microstructure can be measured and adjusted at both macro and micro level and, if necessary, optimization measures can be taken regarding the simulation. With the information from reality it is possible to adjust or calibrate the mechanical material behavior. Based on the experimental data sets, a complete adjustment of the process chain can be carried out. The information about the real microstructure on the component level shows the agreement between prediction accuracy of the process and with the help of a µCT scan the material behavior can be analyzed exactly. An overall added value results from the higher result quality of predictions from the calculation simulations, which allows early adjustments, optimizations of components, products or assemblies. Thus cost reductions, reliability, shorter production times/implementations are realizable. We are happy to support you in any consulting matters as well as for the implementation of tests and measurements.
Have you heard about the "Quick Flow" analysis option in Moldex3D? This function helps designers and tool manufacturers to analyze different gate positions quickly and easily and to evaluate their effects, thus avoiding unnecessary and expensive iterations ... In the current version of Moldex3D, users benefit from the flow analysis solution, which drastically shortens the time required to determine the best gate position and significantly accelerates the design-to-analysis cycle. With the flow analysis - Quick Flow - users can rapidly test multiple gating iterations and thus not only meet strict deadlines, but also find the optimum gating position for a perfect, regular flow behavior very quickly. This procedure allows to effectively minimize weld lines in the early analysis stage, saving a great deal of time and effort spending on running a gate location analysis, especially when analyzing large parts. Additionally, even faster filling and packing simulation results are achieved due to a considerably increased processing speed. Interested?! Please contact us at 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
We dare to plan the next face-to-face event - our International SimpaTec Usermeeting 2021. Until then some time will still pass and we hope that by then the vaccination campaigns will have been successfully launched, that the first effects are visible and that a carefree personal encounter will be possible again! We are very confident and are already looking forward to inviting the circle of our users to Strasbourg on 18 and 19 May, 2021 … The personal contact with you, our customers, has always played an extremely important role for us throughout the past years. Especially now, in these extraordinary times, whilst we all are feeling the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic, we are even more aware of the importance and necessity. The focus of the two-day International Usermeeting will be set is on practical technical presentations, application examples or case studies from the circle of users as well as information about the latest developments, features and important updates on topics covering the entire range of our CAx products. Special emphasis will continue to be placed on Moldex3D. But also users of MSC software tools, such as Digimat, MSC.Apex, Marc Mentat ... as well as CAD software users of 3D_Evolution, 3D_Analyzer or 4D_Additive are cordially invited to catch up in topic-specific lectures, workshops and discussion rounds. The presentations will take place in parallel sessions. In our exclusive exhibitor area we offer additional space for knowledge transfer, talks and discussions about current industry-specific development trends, news and innovative products presented by selected, well-known companies. The conference language is English. Further details and registrations options can be found here ... Are you interested in participating at our International SimpaTec Usermeeting 2021 with a practice-oriented technical contribution? With pleasure! All details on how to submit a presentation can be found here.
The warpage calculation in Moldex3D is sufficiently accurate for most of the standard simulations. However, when the temperature and pressure vary rapidly at the end of the packing phase, the warpage tends to be overpredicted. Therefore, in Moldex3D there is the option of enhanced-solver for warpage calculations. Read the following to see the advantages, challenges, and their solutions when using this solver. During the injection molding process, the polymer undergoes various phases of property changes during the flow process and the subsequent cooling phase (shown in the diagram in the above picture on the right). In the filling phase, the polymer is in its viscous phase and during packing, it also acquires an elastic behavior when heat is released under high pressure. Further cooling transforms the polymer into a rubber-like plastic and finally reaches a glass-like state (read more in SimpaTec's Expert Tip). In order to calculate the warpage in Moldex3D, the standard solver calculates it taking the volumetric shrinkage into account but not considering the viscoelastic properties from the end of the cooling phase. This may result in an overprediction of the warpage (see above picture on the left). In order to be able to simulate exact results for such calculations, Moldex3D offers the possibility to include the structural viscoelastic material properties in the warpage calculation. The "enhanced solver" contains the following criteria: _ In-Mold-Constraints (IMC) in the cooling phase, _ Viscoelastic effect during the solidification process _ Transient Temperature Effect In addition, the "enhanced solver" can predict the residual stresses of ejected parts, while the viscoelastic effect and the in-mold constraints are applied to the individual time steps during the cooling phase. For these calculations the corresponding material information is necessary. This must be verified in advance when using the functions. If the viscoelastic material data is not available or only "generic", the data should be requested from the respective manufacturer or, if not available, characterized. In both cases SimpaTec will be pleased to provide you with the necessary support.
Do you want to optimize your cooling times and at the same time reduce time and costs for the production of your components? Moldex3D 2020 has various new features that enable you to do just that. Learn more in our article ... Cooling is the most time-consuming part of the injection molding cycle. Reducing the cooling time can lead to enormous savings. The new version Moldex3D 2020 includes numerous improvements and extensions, including for cooling simulation. New functionalities are available to the user, with which potential problems such as hot spots, shrinkage, warpage, residual stresses, etc. can be predicted even more accurately and the effectiveness of different cooling channels evaluated. It is also possible to not only analyze the component but also the entire mold. Optimize your cycle times, part quality and production time with Moldex3D 2020. Interested?! Please contact us at 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
Inaccuracies during the filling process can lead to considerable problems with regard to component quality and cause unnecessary costs. Scientifically sound algorithms in Moldex3D allow early interpretation and optimization of the filling process, the mold and the component, taking into account all geometric influences as well as the (non-linear) rheological behavior of the melt. Thus, for example, weld lines, air inclusions, material stress, shear, stresses, velocity, pressure and temperature distribution can be predicted. The optimization of bonding and balancing as well as the entire filling behavior is possible. Interested?! Please contact us at 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
Digimat AM offers the holistic illustration of additive manufacturing. The combination of material engineering, process simulation and structural calculation enables efficient and powerful printer results and raises 3D printing to a new level of efficiency and performance. With the help of integrative simulation, the behavior and performance of the finished component can be predicted and considered for the manufacturing process. Furthermore, the design can be optimized accordingly. Corrective actions can be taken before production starts and unnecessary iterations and failed attempts are a thing of the past. Interested!? Here you can find out more about Digimat and the possible applications.
The latest publication shows both the market presence and the importance of the topic of optics in particular the challenges to be mastered in the production of optical lenses. We are extremely pleased that renowned publishers share "this PERSPECTIVE" with us and pay so much attention to the production process ... Making the production of optical lenses economical while maintaining a certain level of product quality poses a huge challenge. Aside from the need to modify the geometry of the molded part, there is often a debate about the right production strategy. Injection-compression molding may offer an alternative to injection molding in terms of quality, but it is also cost-intensive. This is where simulation can serve as a decision-making aid ... Are you interested in the complete article? Then just have a look at one of the following links: Kunststoffe.de – Mehr ist weniger Plastverarbeiter.de – Prozessabwägung zur Herstellung optischer Bauteile KunststoffXtra.com – Mehr ist weniger K-Aktuell.de - Prozessabwägung zur Herstellung optischer Bauteile Trends der Kunststoffbearbeitung - Mehr ist weniger For those who can't get enough of the subject "Optics" and are eager to go into more detail we recommend attending Cristoph Hinse's presentation "Process simulation of multilayer lenses" at the Digital Aachen Polymer Optics Days on December 1, 2020. All details about the event and registration can be found here!
Reporting is often tedious and involves many routine tasks that can be very time consuming to create and to verify. With Moldex3D you can automate the report generation process to save valuable time to evaluate the data and find solutions. Reporting is an important step in the simulation process. Often, interim reports have to be created under time pressure in order to present the results at meetings and determine further measures. For a final report, however, detailed documentation must be prepared to ensure knowledge transfer and uphold the standard quality. These different tasks with different requirements require a lot of concentration in repetitive processes. Errors may sneak into the system or important information can get lost. To counteract these routine errors, time is needed for preperation, auditing and adjustments. Moldex3D supports users with a report wizard that helps to automate the report generation. The function can be started from Moldex3D Studio and quickly create the input for your reports. Right from the start, the user is given the opportunity to use a standard template for a standard analysis. This can be enhanced with additional information and even a user-defined template, if needed. The template can be set up according to the desired requirements, whether it is an interim report or a final report. Users can set up their desired analysis results, process parameters, material properties in the form of pictures, videos, tables in their own Power Point design and add own comments during the analysis. As usual this template can be found within the installation folder: under "template" you can find a list of all image, video, graphic and value information available for each function and the corresponding tags in the existing "Studio_Report_Tag_LookUp_Table.xlsx" file. If you are interested in further automating the report generation in order to be able to invest your valuable time into further simulations, you can send us your specific request as usual to info@simpatec.com. We are happy to support you to create automated and user-defined report templates with Moldex3D.
Moldex3D SYNC is a user-friendly and multifunctional tool that is fully embedded in the working environment of common CAD systems such as NX, PTC Creo and SOLIDWORKS to enable a seamless workflow from design to simulation of a component. All analysis and calculation functionalities of Moldex3D are available to the user in his familiar working environment. One can create CAD models, define process parameters and check the resulting effects of design modifications through professional analyses of the injection molding process. In addition, potential simulation problems such as short shots, air inclusions, weld lines, warpage, fibers, overmolding, n-K processes and uneven cavity filling are quickly and precisely recorded, highlighted and correction suggestions for troubleshooting are provided in a detailed report. Interested?! Please contact us at 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
If you are looking for a process with which you can produce high-precision or very large or even thick-walled plastic components, injection compression molding is a reliable process. The Moldex3D special module ICM (Injection Compression Molding) enables to simulate the injection compression molding process. The combination of injection molding and extrusion allows to combine the advantages of both processes. Injection compression moulding is a further development of injection molding and can be used on almost all machines. The plastic melt is injected as a so-called mass cake into the practically pressureless, not completely closed mold. It is only completely closed during the solidification process. The closing pressure that builds up evenly as a result ensures that the moulded part is finally formed. The melt is usually injected into the cavity that is enlarged by the compression gap. Before this cavity is completely filled, the compression gap is closed and the residual filling is achieved. The embossing pressure can be applied evenly across the entire joint face or only partially. In Moldex3D, the embossing surfaces can be freely defined and thus the desired embossing behavior can be reproduced. The residual filling via the embossing stroke offers a number of advantages, such as uniform shrinkage compensation and reduced internal stresses. However, the combination of injection and stamping process also leads to a more complex process control. This also results in more parameters in the simulation with Moldex3D, which influence the simulation result. In addition to the time of filling and temperatures, the height of the stamping stroke, the time of switching to the stamping process, stamping speeds and stamping forces must now also be considered. Interested?! Please contact us at 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
Lernen Sie in nur wenigen Stunden, wie Sie mit der Simulationssoftware Moldex3D frühzeitig und effizient Fehler entdecken, bevor diese kostspielig und zeitintensiv am Bauteil bzw. Werkzeug korrigiert werden müssen. Nutzen Sie die Möglichkeit bequem vom Büro oder von zu Hause aus teilzunehmen. Moldex3D 2-Tagesworkshop 10. bis 11. November 2020 von 8:30 bis 12:30 Uhr Themen: __ FÜLLUNG __ FASERORIENTIERUNG __ NACHDRUCK __ TEMPERIERUNG SOWIE __ SCHWINDUNG/VERZUG Ziel des Workshops ist, dass die Teilnehmer im Nachgang mit der 4-wöchigen Vollversion selber Simulationen erstellen und interpretieren können. Hier erfahren Sie die Details und Anmeldeinformationen
Rheological behavior is one of the most complex and important properties in polymer processing. To complete a successful process simulation, reliable material data and models are necessary. The polymer flow can be predicted reasonably well with the assumption of inelastic (generalized Newtonian) fluids and the data from the capillary rheometer. However, the inelastic analysis may fail to describe the viscoelastic phenomena because polymers are viscoelastic in nature … The typical curve of modulus and viscosity of an amorphous polymer is shown in the above picture Basically, the elastic behavior gets more and more significant relative to the viscous behavior with the decrease of temperature. According to polymer physics, the state of a polymer can be divided into five regions. (1) glassy region; (2) glass transition; (3) rubbery region; (4) viscoelastic flow; (5) viscous flow. In the viscous region (5) the inelastic (or generalized Newtonian) model is the proper model to simulate the fluid flow. The elastic start to become more and more important from the viscoelastic flow region to the rubbery region. The material behaves more and more solid-like (elastic) from glassy transition to the glassy region. In the filling stage, melt temperature is usually higher than the nozzle temperature because of viscous heating, the temperature falls in the viscous flow region indicating the inelastic (generalized Newtonian) models can be employed. In the packing stage, the melt temperature starts to cool down and it changes from viscoelastic to rubbery, which indicates the elastic behavior starts to play a crucial role. After packing, polymer goes through glass transition in the cooling stage and reaches the glassy region in the ejection stage. In addition to a stable viscoelastic solver, reliable material data and parameters of the mathematical model are necessary to complete a successful viscoelastic flow simulation. Generally, the filling in injection molding is considered to have a high shear rate and high-temperature flow. Therefore, the capillary rheometer is generally the ideal instrument to characterize the flow behavior. However, there are certain regions in the cavity, such as the core layer or thick area, where the flow is under a low shear rate. In addition, the low temperature would be observed in the skin layers especially in the packing stage. Consequently, the viscosity data only from the capillary rheometer may not be enough to describe the whole process precisely. To extend the range of shear rate and temperature, parallel-plate and capillary rheometer are both employed. In addition, polymer melts with similar shear behavior may show very different extensional behavior especially for highly branched polymer. Interested?! Please contact us at 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
Uuuups, you missed it ?!!- the start of our new free event series "Spot On"?! And if you are still wondering what a wheat beer and "Foaming" have in common, then you should definitely and immediately register for the SPOT ON "Foaming" on Thursday, 29.10.2020, 16:00 hrs. The same contents will be available again in English. On Thursday, October 29, 2020, 4.00 p.m. (4.00 pm) we will discuss current development trends and optimization possibilities for foam injection molding. We are pleased to have Harald Heitkamp, HeiQ - Heitkamp Kunststofftechnik, on board again. This time his contribution will be in English "Thermoplastic Foam Injection Molding / Breaking Limits, Using Potentials". Fabien Buchy, Managing Director of SimpaTec Sarl France, will also be present again. He will give an insight into the simulation-based optimization possibilities of foaming. Broaden your horizon and find out about the latest developments in foam injection molding. Register now for our: >>> free Spot-On "Foaming" on Thursday, 29 October 2020, 16.00 h (4.00 pm) in English! We look forward to seeing you!
Your new Moldex3D 2020-R3 version will soon be on its way to you. Do you want to start smoothly and almost seamlessly with the current Moldex3D 2020 R3 version? Then, as with the previous release, it is worth taking a look at your hardware or system. No 1 _ Hardware check: We recommend Intel® Core i7 / i9 or Intel® Xeon® E5, 32 GB or more, SSD hard drive, NVIDIA Quadroseries/ AMD Radeon Series graphics card - we will be happy to advise about the perfect hardware configuration. No 2 - System Check: 64bit system already in-house? Moldex3D 2020 is only compatible with 64bit systems! No 3 _ License server check: Do you have a stand-alone or floating license in use? With a floating license it is necessary to install a license manager for the administration of Moldex3D-2020 licenses on a license server that meets our hardware requirements. Not sure if you are well prepared on the hardware side? Send us your hardware configuration in advance - we will be happy to advise you on the perfect solution - contact us at support.moldex3d@simpatec.com.
Do you sometimes feel like going through the roof – when trying to sustain in today’s growing plastic industry in order to develop new products in a more efficient, lighter, attractive, flexible and intelligent way? Definitely, there is no need to despair as – SimpaTec – predicts the likely unpredictable! It’s services and product range “goes beyond simulation”. In-depth and detailed optimization possibilities, faster calculation options will assist you to identify and evaluate potential sources of error in the process, tool or component even easier and helps to implement a design that is optimal in terms of cost and quality - intelligent production becomes a reality! Cover page Kunststoffe International edition 2020/08
Patience pays off! After intensive and careful quality controls, we are extremely pleased to be able to provide our customers with the latest version of Moldex3D 2020 R3 including the German language package ... The current release contains numerous further developments and improvements with even more efficient workflows as well as modified functionalities and an improved handling, which allows a significant increase in the quality of the component. Amongst others,one can look forward to more extensive possibilities in terms of material characterization - over 195 thermoplastic materials have been added and thus opening up completely new analysis options. Significant changes and optimizations can also be found for cooling calculations and pack pressure, especially in terms of the hot runner control. These and other refinements allow the user to perform time-saving, smooth and target-oriented simulations that ensure a cost-conscious product.
‘No news like good news’ is the saying! - and at present this is even more welcome whilst experiencing these extraordinary times with the COVID-19 situation. Modifications, limitations, constraints, restrictions, etc. are currently taking place on a lot of daily agendas. But luckily not for SimpaTec! Therefore, it is our sincere pleasure to announce that our services remain available to you on a so to speak “round the clock” basis. Thanks to modern technology almost every hurdle can be tackled and successfully mastered, therefore our extensive “training and event opportunities” have not only been individually adapted to the respective needs and conditions but are also available as online courses. Valuable knowledge, up-to-date information, technical enhancements, innovative products and their functionalities, user experiences, etc. will all be conveyed digitally in our courses, webinars, workshops, seminars etc. Truly good reasons to take a closer look at our event section … We look forward to your individual requests and our employees are happy to assist you in every way possible. Please send us an email at events@simpatec.com or call us personally: 0241 565 276 0.
Injection molders can fully exploit the advantages of sequential valve control, as Moldex3D now goes one step further and also supports the simulation of valve pin movement. Gain full control over the timing and the order of cavity fill pattern to prevent surface defects and improve part performance ... Surface defects such as flow marks and weld lines are common defects in injection molded components. Especially for large components, where the optical appearance also plays a very important role, extremely high-quality surfaces are therefore required. In the current version of Moldex3D, the analysis options for hot runner technology have been improved and supplemented by decisive functions. For example, it is now possible to simulate the movement of the closing pin, which enables the user to take into account the influences of pin position and speed during the flow simulation. Thus, an influence of the variable pin position on the local flow velocity, shear and pressure loss can be displayed. These technical features offer the additional possibility to evaluate if and how the dynamic pin movement contributes to prevent flow marks and other cosmetic errors. This is an ideal way to avoid surface defects whilst improving the component quality as the same time.
The 2nd Innovation Day from Wirth Werkzeugbau GmbH took place on September 24, 2020. According to the motto "Foam injection molding in new dimensions 2.0 - experiencing knowledge + technology live!" Mr. Werner Wirth, Managing Director of the tool specialist for foam injection molding, overmoulding and multi-component as well as sandwich & insert technology, welcomed more than 50 participants from the injection molding industry. The main focus of the technical presentations was set on thermoplastic foam injection molding. Mr. Steffen Paul, Managing Director and SimpaTec's participant at the event was particularly pleased about the - almost universal - presence of the aspect of simulation-based process support and optimization with Moldex3D during the Innovation Day. Already in the opening contribution Werner Wirth explained very clearly how foam injection molding with negative embossing and alternating temperature control enables energy-efficient production of visible components with structured surfaces. It was shown how Moldex3D, the world's leading CAE simulation tool, was successfully used, for example, in the topics "Additive-molded mold inserts and the reduction of infill inlays and near-contour temperature control design for energy-efficient production". Further application examples were also found in the other contributions, which conveyed how efficiently and successfully the simulation tool can be used for the detailed analysis, verification and optimization of foam injection molding processes, tools and components. Additionally, the participants were able to "experience knowledge and technology live". During the tour of the exhibition and live demonstrations in Wirth's technical center, there was plenty of opportunity to exchange experiences and discuss newly conveyed contents with injection molding and metrology specialists. Thank you for the interesting technical contributions and the coherent event concept all covering foam injection molding. For further information about Wirth Werkzeugbau GmbH and the 2nd Wirth Innovation Day 2020 please click here.
The latest version of Moldex3D 2020 opens up entirely new options and extraordinary possibilities for users in terms of advanced meshing and flexibility as well as for speed, error detections, simplified workflows etc., with its newly integrated sophisticated set of mesh tools. Find out more details in our article … With the new release Moldex3D 2020 the capabilities of simulation for injection molding have been further extended. A special enhancement can be found within the mesh functionalities. Here, an entirely new developed set of mesh tools has been integrated into the software. Users can now easily spot and detect errors extremely fast by using the specially designed “Geometry Check and Defect Browser”. Other integrated tools have been optimized in such a way that the mesh face-fixing workflow can be performed in a really easy and time saving manner. Not to forget the modeling wizards which have undergone an intensive upgrade including the gate, runner and cooling channel options. These new features definitely empower value, convenience, user experience and significant improvements to allow to get the most out of virtual simulation for injection molding.
Are you editing an eDesign mesh in Moldex3D Studio? The gating system consists of a polyline and the 3D mesh of the gating system cannot be generated or you get an error message? The command "getrnrskin" can really be a workaround. This command generates an STL surface geometry from the gating system's polyline. An eDesign 3D mesh generally consists of hexahedral elements. In rare cases, it may happen that the 3D mesh cannot be generated in this constellation at the connection point between cavity and gating system. The reason for this is that the generated 3D meshes of the cavity and the runner system in the gate cannot be adapted to each other. A good way to overcome this issue is to use a surface geometry for the gating system instead of a polyline. Moldex3D Studio offers the possibility of creating an STL surface geometry from an existing polyline. The geometric boundary conditions for the creation of the gating system are firstly gathered from the assigned attribute diameter and secondly from the line length. By selecting the line and entering the command "getrnrskin", which stands for "get runner skin", a geometry can be created very easily. This geometry is an STL surface, i.e. this surface consists only of triangular elements. Before you now start the reconnection, the polyline must be deleted or the attribute must be deactivated. Now the connection between the gating system and the cavity will succeed without any problems. In case of any further questions, we are at your disposal as usual.
SPOT ON!!! & ACTION! You are cordially invited to take a look at our new free event series. Kickoff will be on >>> Thursday, 22 October 2020, 11.00 a.m. and we will start with the latest updates, developments and optimization possibilities regaring all topics dealing with foam injection molding. Many thanks to Mr. Harald Heitkamp, HeiQ - Heitkamp Kunststofftechnik, a thermoplastic foam molding expert, for his commitment to organize this "Spot On" together with us. We are really looking forward to his contribution "Thermoplastic foam injection moulding - breaking through limits, using potentials". The moderator of the event will be Fabien Buchy, Managing Director of SimpaTec Sarl France, who will provide insights into the simulation technology possibilities with his presentation"From Process to Mechanics - The Development and Optimization of Foam Injection Molding using Simulation Tools". Although the general connection of foams and plastics is not new and has been practiced for about 70 years the topic is becoming more and more important. What is the reason for this trend? A major driving factor is the endeavour of the automotive industry and the general pressure of the environment to reduce emissions steadily and exponentially. The increasing use of components from the so-called lightweight construction segment promises to provide a quick remedy. These components alone can achieve massive energy saving potential by reducing the weight of the final component. Physical foaming is an important and widespread manufacturing process in the lightweight construction segment. An injection molding process in which a gas is added to the melt of the thermoplastic. Expand your horizons and find out all about the latest developments in foam injection molding. Register now for our: Spot On "Foaming" on Thursday, 22 October 2020, 11.00 a.m. By the way - all English speaking interested people will have the possibility to inform themselves about the current trends of "foaming", so register now for >>> the free Spot-On "Foaming" on Thursday, October 29, 2020, 16.00 hrs (4.00 pm) in English! We look forward to you!
Do you want to boost your ultimate CAE productivity and predict more precise component behavior? Then don’t miss the opportunity to grab the chance to sign up for an automated 14-day free trial period for MSC Apex. MSC Apex is a tool that offers a unified CAE environment for virtual product development as well as innovative technologies for geometry preparation, such as automatically generating and joining center surfaces or moving edges and surfaces interactively. This accelerates the process from the CAD model to the finished mesh. When the geometry is simplified, repaired or changed, the mesh is automatically updated. The model is automatically checked for readiness for calculation and errors are listed, so that even the first calculation delivers useful results. If the entire model has been calculated once and only parts of it change in the next variant, only the changed parts are recalculated. This is the innovative computational parts principle and saves computing time for variant calculations. Other outstanding assets from MSC Apex, for example, include: direct modelling, mesh and mesh editing, integrated solver methods, linear structural analysis, postprocessing, etc. SimpaTec and MSC Software are pleased to mutually provide you an ideal opportunity to indulge deeper into the software and to benefit from all the other strengths and advantages it has to offer. All you have to do is follow the link below and sign up for the 14-day free trial period, which has been automated. Registering online will guarantee a quick receival of your personal trial version and all data involved as a pending approval is not necessary. Extremely good reasons to take the chance to subscribe now. __ MSC Apex free trial version Should you have any further questions, please contact us: 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
You should actually know him but if not then you must get to know him! Dr. Vito Leo not only loves music; in the plastics industry he is known as a pioneer with an irrepressible ambition to make engineers, designers and plastics experts smart. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and explaining scientific backgrounds and theories in order to make everyday work easier for all those who deal with plastics on a daily basis. And all this in his spare time, in addition to his actual professional activity. However, according to his own statement, he is very much looking forward to being able to devote himself fully to his favorite hobbyhorse from spring 2021 onwards. We are looking forward to it 😊! More than 2,100 satisfied and inspired participants of its BIMS seminar series repeatadly confirm how valuable the aha-impressions and realizations gained in the BIMS 1 and BIMS 2 seminars are for the occupation and everyday life: "After 18 years of working as a design and project engineer, I came to injection molding as a career changer. After one year of working with Moldex3D, I gained a lot of physical basics from the seminar. Approx. once a month I regularly use the documents to explain to colleagues how things are connected or what causes problems in injection molding and to perform remedial measures. (Jürgen Mackensen, Autoliv, BIMS 1 participant) "... a very good opportunity to deepen ones knowledge in the field of injection molding." (Christian Poitz, Festool GmbH, BIMS 1 participants) "Interesting contents, which the speaker more than skillfully and memorably conveys. The one or other 'aha-experience' and many insights that can be applied to problems in everyday work. Course in English language - more than helpful for everyday work (vocabulary expansion)! All in all, an all-round successful event! (Verena Keil, Autoliv, BIMS 2 participant) "A top-class expert training, which represents real added value. Such a deep understanding is otherwise only rarely conveyed." (Falk Schroeter, TE Connectivity, BIMS 2 participant) Not yet completely convinced? Then let us convince you and take part in our free BIMS 2 - Webinar on October 14, 2020, 11.00 a.m. (The language of the event is English). You want to participate in a BIMS seminar right away - even without a prior glance! With pleasure 😊!! Sign up now: BIMS 1 - Online seminar, October 20-23, 2020, 9.00 to 13.00 hrs BIMS 2 - Online seminar, November 10-13, 2020, 9.00 to 13.00 hrs Find the key to success in material selection, part design and performance.
In order not to make structural weak points of a component even more fragile, the positioning of injection points is of particular relevance and should be carefully considered. Moldex3D offers various approaches to determine the best possible position for gating a component. The position of the injection points has a decisive influence on the position of weld lines, the packing pressure effect and thus the shrinkage, as well as the fiber distribution and orientation when using fiber-reinforced materials. The position of the gating points thus has an effect on the component properties such as firmness. In order to determine the optimum position for gating a component, Moldex3D offers various methods of position determination, which differ in effort and accuracy. First indications for an ideal position is the wall thickness that is displayed and the ratio of flow path length to wall thickness (L/t ratio). Depending on the material application, Moldex3D recommends an adequate L/t-ratio. Whilst already being in the modeling process step the course of the melt front is displayed and thus the position of the resulting weld lines is estimated. A specific positioning can be identifified by the Moldex3D gate positioning wizard, which automatically determines an ideal position based on the aforementioned parameters. Based on this information, it is recommended to perform a quick-flow.-analysis for a fast evaluation of weld lines and air traps. The combination of these tools offers a quick estimation of suitable gating positions and leads to an optimization of the component properties which should not be underestimated. In case of any further questions, we are at your disposal as usual.
Industries are facing more severe challenges due to the rapidly changing market demands and the impact of the current global trade situation. Moldex3D provides comprehensive advanced processes to empower users to be more competitive in product innovation and development. The new release has made great leaps in the enhancement for Resin Transfer Molding options, like for example being able to consider the 2D woven fabric to achieve a prediction that is even closer to the actual warpage of the product. Furthermore, an astonishing breakthrough in terms of chemical foaming can be reported. The intense developments have really been worth while as now the module supports the analysis of dissolution and temperature for the foaming gas, as well as the reaction simulation for thermoset materials. In addition to the breakthroughs in the RTM and the foaming module, Moldex3D 2020 also improves its simulation skills of fiber composite materials to realize changes in fiber concentration or length, which allows to capture simulation results of any alterations within the flow behavior. With this adjustment, users will be able to predict the melt flow behavior faster and thus the work efficiency will be greatly enhanced. Should you have any further questions, please contact us: 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
What a pleasant surprise: the season is really going well! Currently being number 3 of the regional relay team the 1st men's team of TuRa Freienohl gives us a lot of pleasure! After a 4-month soccer break due to corona, the ball is now being kicked again on the amateur sports fields in Westphalia. At last again, it's about gathering points, league positioning, goal chances, offside situations or not ... simply about the really important topics in life ... All going well ... having a dream start at the beginning of the district league TuRa Freienohl superiorly won against TuS Vosswinkel 5:1. The team immediately got into the game well and pushed the hosts into their own half of the field from the first minute on. However, it was difficult to get into the opposing penalty area, so long distance shots finally led to success. In the second half, TuS Vosswinkel initially managed to hold back, but the combination of offensive striker attacks, good crosses and the perfect goalkeeper, Jannik Erlmann, guaranteed a superior victory for the 'Freienohler' in the end. In the first round of the 'Krombacher Kreispokal Arnsberg' the team played out of town against SV Bachum/Bergheim. After a rather moderate start, Freienohl did not find any means to properly stage their own offensive and often lost the ball already in the build-up game. The hosts convinced with courageous aggressive soccer and quickly led by 1:0. In the second half the Freienohlers played as if the team had been substituted by another one, namely courageous, full of ideas and assertive. The opposing team had nothing more to set againat this tactic, also thanks to Dirk Potofski, who was always on spot and attentative thwarted many good opportunities for SV Bachum. TuRa Freienohl happily won with a 3:1 victory and is now in the round of sixteen. The first home game, against TuS GW Allagen, also went great. Right fro the start of the game TuRa came well into the play. The opposing team offensively hardly anything to set against them, however they were very strong in the defense. Both teams first tried their luck with long distance shots. The turnaround came with Basti Bergknecht, who was able to take a header in the penalty area and placed the ball in the lower right-hand corner putting the Freinohlers on a leading postion. Steve Banyik's 2:0 volley was a real effective impact shot , after which there was not much to see of the guests. In the end, it was a well-deserved 4:0 success and the second place in the league table was secured. Unfortunately, the last weekend did not go so well for Freienohler. TuRa Freienohl were defeated by 4:2 by Sportfreunde Birkelbach. But now more then ever! We look ahead! Next Sunday 'our' district league team will receive the equal-point TuS Sundern, so we have to keep our fingers crossed again. Good luck, good luck, good luck!
Do you want to produce medium-sized components with complex geometries made from metal or ceramics, a reliable process is powder injection molding. With Moldex3D's special module PIM (Powder Injection Molding) it is possible to simulate the manufacturing process with metallic or ceramic powders. In the first process step, fine metal or ceramic powder is mixed with a binder, the so called thermoplastic matrix in order to form a homogeneous mass that can be processed in an injection molding process similar to plastics processing. This metal/plastic mixture is called feedstock. It is injected in liquefied form into a closed mold, where it first completely fills the cavity by means of targeted temperature control and then plasticizes it. The resulting molded body (green compact) already has all the typical geometric features of the finished component. After removing the green body from the injection moulding machine, the binder is removed again in a two-stage process, the debinding process. The result is a purely metallic or ceramic component. The porous molded body, also known as brown compact, which remains after debinding, is compacted by sintering at high temperature to form a component with its final geometric and mechanical properties. The production of the green body can be simulated with Moldex3D. The structure of the simulation model and the definition of the process parameters are analogous to conventional injection molding. Tooling and temperature control are not absolutely necessary for the simulation, but they ensure a higher accuracy. Differences to conventional injection molding are mainly found in the material data. In order to calculate the powder concentration, a material data set is required that contains information about the type of powder, the density and the average particle size. The powder influences material properties such as viscosity and thermal conductivity. To achieve an optimal component quality, the powder distribution should ideally be as uniform as possible in the green compact. The distribution of the powder concentration from the filling simulation allows conclusions to be drawn about possible black lines on the component surface. In case of any further questions, we are at your disposal as usual.
A useful enhancement available in Moldex3D 2020 can be found within the cooling analysis function. Here users now have the opportunity to precisely evaluate the performance of mold temperature controllers by providing crucial data, including maximum pressure drop, total flow rate and heat dissipation. Due to the seamless integration between the physical and the virtual worlds, engineers can fully leverage simulation data to make more informed decisions. Should you have any further questions, please contact us: 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
SimpaTec is pleased to welcome Florian Aichberger as a new sales employee. Since the beginning of July 2020, he has been strengthening the team from the Linz branch. As a "native Austrian", he has the ideal qualifications to work for SimpaTec throughout the country. We are very pleased to have won a competent and experienced sales expert in his person. Sometimes it comes differently to what one thinks. From his training to his studies, it was primarily the technical engineer's heart beating in his chest. The apprenticeship as a production technician formed the foundation for further successful milestones in his career, such as the HTL-Matura in mechanical engineering and the bachelor and master degree as a development engineer in metal and plastics technology. In his daily professional work as a calculation engineer, he took the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience regarding the entire plastics cycle - also on site at the customer's premises - and was even able to set up a simulation department. Since then, simulation software and his affinity to customers has become his pet project in the software sales sector and his pool of experience coupled with top industry knowledge in the plastics sector will be a great asset to the team. We welcome Florian Aichberger aboard and are looking forward to working with him in the future.
Discrepencies between simulation and experimental tests can be caused by different reasons. The most common reason concerns the quality of the material parameters for the creation of the material card. Use our know-how to achieve your goal. Simulations are well-established in the development of component design, manufacturing process and structural mechanical design. By means of numerical calculations, profound knowledge about the component behavior as well as the manufacturing process can be gained for further optimization. In order to consistently validate and verify the simulations afterwards, experimental tests are generally carried out on prototypes. Often critical areas or unexpected component behavior are detected in practice and cause high costs due to unnecessary change loops in tool design or component design. The causes for any unexpected behavior in the manufacturing process or component behavior can often be found in the material cards used for the simulation tools. The input data for the creation of material cards determine the quality and significance of a simulation. In addition, coordinated material characteristics are required for the different questions of an FE analysis. In the field of composites fiber orientation as well as the microstructure plays a decisive role. The material behaviour knows at different conditions like e.g: temperature or strain rate dependence. For this reason, the characterization of the material properties and the scope of the tests related to the application are the basis for successful predictions and calculations - tensile, compression or shear testing. The same importance must be given to the measuring method, the material characteristics to be characterized. A classical tensile test is no longer sufficient in many fields of application, since viscoelasticity is necessary to considerf e.g. creep. On the other hand, for high strain rates, a DIC system is usually required to record local strains during testing for higher accuracy. Thus, the complexity of the application and the significance of the results define the requirements for an optimal material map. To avoid unnecessary characterizations and costs, an exchange of specialists in interdisciplinary teams takes place. This means that structural mechanics are in contact with material specialists as well as process engineering and together they define the required input and the measurement methodology for simulations. Finally, individual material cards for applications are created with which qualified statements can be made and the possible optimization potential can be revealed. Not every company has the required know-how directly at hand. We are happy to support you in terms of consulting and with the implementation from characterization up to calibrated material cards for direct use in our in-house simulation tools.
Use our material characterization service and get correct and accurate material data for reliable CAE analyses. Are you especially interested in a characterization particularly for LSR? Then benefit from our current individual offers for exactly these materials ... Moldex3D is the software solution for the design and optimization of injection molding processes and also enables you to help build up your own cost-effective proprietary material database for internal use. Precise and accurate material data are absolutely necessary to create compelling CAE analyses. In Moldex3D's own materials laboratory, specially developed measuring machines are available in addition to standard measuring equipment. This allows the complete characterization of thermoplastics and thermosets. Amongst other things, shear viscosity, pvT, thermal conductivity, heat capacity, mechanical properties, curing kinetics, pvTc and other rheological parameters are measured. Decide now for a material determination and take advantage from the full scope of services with special conditions for LSR materials! Our team of experts is available to answer your questions and feedback. Please contact us at: 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com.
One of the goals in Moldex3D 2020 is to keep pushing the boundaries to further develop committed simulation capabilities and to improve and optimize Moldex3D’s solver to reach faster calculation times. This has been achieved by refining the solver architecture of the software, which resulted in an immensely improved computational performance by which users are now able to save an enormous amount of time when conducting analysis procedures – namely more than 20%. Additionally, many new geometrical and mesh repairing tools have been added to allow users to process geometric and mesh problems in a more convenient and faster manner, and so hence the pace of design changes is effectively enhanced.
Still struggling on realizing a brilliant design with injection molding? Difficult to optimize the process for dimensional stability of your plastic part? Would like to implement Foam Injection Molding technique but afraid of the complex setting? We have a tool to ease your headache. It can find its own way to the target. Interested? Let’s have a look! In the previous article, we revealed that using SmartDO in Design Optimization, 16% weight reduction could be easily achieved for a washing machine cover without sacrificing its mechanical behavior. That’s only the first step. In the following manufacturing stage, we will show you what can be done further for Process Optimization. To produce a plastic cover, injection molding is the ideal approach, fast and productive. Nevertheless, there are several parameters that impact the ability of manufacturing and the quality of the part. For example, injection speed controls filling time of the part and also results in different injection pressure. „Can my injection machine withstand the fast injection speed without reaching the pressure limit? “ is one of the common questions. On top of that, while adding process window into consideration, such as melt temperature, mold temperature, etc., the challenge becomes more difficult. And this is not the only challenge for injection molding. The combination of plastic and injection molding would intrinsically deflect a part owing to plastic properties, design and molding layout and process control. However, a plastic cover is designed to be assembled somewhere else with a tight tolerance for deflection. A well-designed cooling system plus good process control could lower the deflection to a certain level, a common practice in traditional injection molding. But to go further, we need to have a technique beyond traditional one. And Foam Injection Molding is the answer. Different to the traditional injection which maintains the part dimension by compacting plastics externally, Foam Injection Molding is compacting the part internally by gas bubbles. Part deflection can be reduced dramatically but the complexity of process control increases significantly as well. All of the process parameters should be conformed with the gas dosing amount. We have to reach a well-balanced parameter set to get an excellent outcome. That’s the challenge. But we could sort it out and optimize it by using SmartDO. Here are what we set – Filling time, melt temperature, Mold temperature, VP switch, Gas dosage amount, Foaming duration and Cooling time are the key parameters that impact the part quality and the machine capability. We need to find an optimal set of them. Each machine has ist limitation, therefore we limit the maximum injection pressure to 100MPa, and maximum clamping force to 180Ton. To have the cover assembled without problem, shrinkage between two ends on the longest edge should not exceed 0.65%. And don’t forget, our mission is still „Lightweight “. „An optimal set of parameters for the lightest part with the limitations for manufacturing and assembly “is our ultimate goal. What are the results? we found the optimal parameter set with 10.6% weight reduction with maximum injection pressure 78.3Mpa, maximum clamping force 123.4Ton and shrinkage 0.55% (all within the limitations!). In conclusion, throughout the whole process, SmartDO finds us 16% weight reduction in Design Optimization stage, then 10.6% weight reduction in Process Optimization, more than 25% weight reduction in total! Amazing, isn’t it? Interested in learning more about SmartDO? Please contact us: 0241 565 276-0 or send an email to info@simpatec.com .
You have heard about ‘Moldex3D Machine Characterization’ but want to get a deeper insight into its range of application and all the benefits? Then take advantage of the free trial period, which is available for a limited period of time … The Machine Characterization Service is committed to achieve digital twin in your industrial sector and to look for solutions of smart manufacturing. Moldex3D introduces new and enhanced skills to integrate physical molding into the virtual world, enabling the simulation software to better capture crucial information from the physical world. The software allows users to consider the dynamic machine response of an injection molding machine to ensure that the optimized processing conditions obtained from the analysis can be directly applied on the shop floor, bridging the gap between simulation and manufacturing. The Characterization furthermore enables users to: _ Identify the injection speed response of the machine _ Identify the injection pressure response of the machine _ Analyze the actual response behavior of injection machine inside simulation _ Enhance the molding simulation accuracy _ Understand the specific characteristics for your machines This program provides participants free access to the innovative Machine Characterization and assist the prospects to discover the countless possibilities. Interested!? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
Would you like to become a "Qualified Moldex3D User"? Then take the opportunity to become certified as a professional Moldex3D user as part of our extensive further training program ... The aim of the certification program is, amongst others, the international transparency with regard to the level of qualification of the users and thus, of course, also an enhancement of the service provided when using Moldex3D, the leading 3D CAE software solution for the design and optimization of the injection molding process. A standardized, assessable, global levelling of the user status makes you personally more competitive in the area of component, mold and process optimization and thus ultimately also increases the value of your company. The date for the next online course is already fixed, click here to go directly to the registration & details: Moldex3D Analyst Certification Course _ 05.10. to 09.10.2020 (Online) At the end of the certification course the acquired knowledge is evaluated in a final exam. The examination is divided into a theoretical and a practical examination part. The required specialist knowledge regarding the subject of plastic injection moulding and the correct operation of the Moldex3D CAE software tools are tested.
You are working in the automotive, electronics, optics or medical industry and want to analyse your process precisely but at the same time obtain reliable information regarding the delay time, pressure and shrinkage behavior as well as the influence of embossing? Then you should take a closer look at the Moldex3D ICM module ... Injection-Compression molding (ICM) not only keeps the advantages of conventional injection molding but also yields additional molding advantages, such as increasing the reproduction of micro-surface feature and reducing flow distance/wall thickness ratio, etc. However, there are also more processing parameters needed to be carefully adjusted in order to get a well-molded part. For example, late compression sometimes causes the melt penetrating to parting line, while early compression sometimes causes incomplete filling. Having a powerful simulation tool is therefore crucial for users to successfully implement ICM process. The injection compression molding module enables the user to precisely analyse both the process and the requirements of the injection compression molding process. Furthermore, a coupling to the Optics module is possible. Would you like to learn more about simulation possibilities regarding injection compression molding and optics? Then take a closer look at our article „Mehr ist weniger“ or contact us: 0241 565 276-0 / email to info@simpatec.com .
Have you heard of our BIMS Seminars but you still have open questions?! Then our webinars are an ideal opportunity to join our referent Dr. Vito Leo, who has more than 30 years’ experience in the plastics industry and who will give you an overview and insight of what to expect in the upcoming BIMS Seminars, described by attendees as: "An 'eye-opening experience' skilfully and memorably conveyed with many insights that can be applied to the everyday working problems" ... BIMS 1 -Webinar September 23, 2020 11:00 - 12:00 hrs (Online) The webinar language is English! BIMS 2 - Webinar October 14, 2020 11:00 - 12:00 Uhr (Online) The webinar language is English! Convince yourself, find the key to success in material selection, part design and performance. Register now for the free webinars! Do you have questions or would you like to know more about our BIMS webinars? Please contact us. We look forward to your feedback.
In the current version of Moldex3D no effort was spared with regard to developments for the lightweight construction sector.Technical hurdles have been successfully conquered and for advanced lightweight manufacturing processes, the Moldex3D Material Lab now provides extensive material testing services to characterize critical material parameters, including the expansion ratio of polyurethane foam. Moldex3D 2020 offers new opportunities to further predict the expansion ratio in PU chemical foaming analysis to more accurately predict the foam height and shape in order to be able to create polyurethane molded parts of higher quality. Also available is an improved RTM wizard, which streamlines the mesh preparation process, increasing simulation productivity.
The injection molding simulation of thermoset polymers raises more difficulties than thermoplastic injection molding, because the crosslinking which takes place simultaneously with the molding process is continuously altering material parameters throughout the molding process. This poses difficulties particularly in the material characterization and creation of the material data. Thermosets are distinct from thermoplastic polymers in one major respect: their processing includes the chemical reactions of cure. Cure begins with the growth and branching of chains. As the reaction proceeds, the increase in molecular mass accelerates, and eventually several chains become linked together into a network of infinite molecular mass. This applies to all such technologies: rubber processing, chemical foaming molding, compression molding, encapsulation etc. The knowledge of curing kinetics is the precondition of rheological investigations and the creation of the material models; therefore, the curing model must be determined very accurately. Another important factor is that if the shrinkage, warpage and residual stresses are to be calculated, the curing shrinkage must be considered. This is the component of the shrinkage which is not related to the compressibility or thermal expansion of the material, but is caused by the crosslinking. This is represented in the pvTc models used instead of the pvT applied for thermoplastics. Both the curing kinetics and the pvTc can be measured accurately, thanks to its special equipment. Interested? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com
SimpaTec, one of the leading engineering and software companies in the holistic development and optimization of processes, components and tools, is proud to announce the latest release of Moldex3D. The new version not only has a new name designation - Moldex3D 2020 - but goes "beyond simulation". With this release, CoreTech clearly underlines the top position of its product as the leading software solution for the design and optimization of the injection molding process. The feature innovations are all based on customers’ needs to help conduct molding analysis in a faster and more convenient manner. Therefore, even more comprehensive, in-depth and detailed simulation options have been developed in the current release. One can look forward to considerably faster calculation times, significant improvements for RTM and foaming as well as a high-performance, team-compatible data management system (iSLM). Moldex3D 2020 makes it even easier to identify and evaluate potential sources of error in the process, tool or component, and to implement a design that is optimal in terms of cost and quality - intelligent production becomes a reality! Usability & Speed One of the goals is to keep pushing the boundaries to further develop committed simulation capabilities and to improve and optimize Moldex3D’s solver to reach faster calculation times. This has been achieved by refining the solver architecture of the software, which resulted in an immensely improved computational performance by which users are now able to save an enormous amount of time when conducting analysis procedures – namely more than 20%. Additionally, many new geometrical and mesh repairing tools have been added to allow users to process geometric and mesh problems in a more convenient and faster manner, and so hence the pace of design changes is effectively enhanced. Comprehensive advanced features Industries are facing more severe challenges due to the rapidly changing market demands and the impact of the current global trade situation. Moldex3D provides comprehensive advanced processes to empower users to be more competitive in product innovation and development. The new release has made great leaps in the enhancement for Resin Transfer Molding options, like for example being able to consider the 2D woven fabric to achieve a prediction that is even closer to the actual warpage of the product. Furthermore, an astonishing breakthrough in terms of chemical foaming can be reported. The intense developments have really been worth while as now the module supports the analysis of dissolution and temperature for the foaming gas, as well as the reaction simulation for thermoset materials. In addition to the breakthroughs in the RTM and the foaming module, Moldex3D 2020 also improves its simulation skills of fiber composite materials to realize changes in fiber concentration or length, which allows to capture simulation results of any alterations within the flow behavior. With this adjustment, users will be able to predict the melt flow behavior faster and thus the work efficiency will be greatly enhanced. Smart manufacturing requires an intelligent data management platform (iSLM) Manufacturing transformation is inevitable in the trend of smart manufacturing. A set of systematic management tools will be able to assist enterprises to collect data and centralize the management, as well as derive value from the process to enhance the team’s work efficiency! Moldex3D iSLM is a service developed to fulfill this demand. iSLM is an intelligent and interactive data management platform designed for plastic engineering companies. The items of data management include model feature size, gate size, gate type, cooling system design, mold tryout parameters, CAE simulation results etc. Users can simply centralize the important and valuable data in the iSLM platform throughout the entire product development lifecycle. The mold number-based storage structure easily links and tracks a bunch of data, it can help to not only visualize the CAE simulation results, but also check the on-site mold tryout experiments. Furthermore, it is possible to monitor the manufactured part quality by checking mold design related information on iSLM. With the capacity to upload tens of thousands of data, iSLM can accommodate the team members across many involved divisions. It enables swift communication between parties making comparison of different design approaches easy and productive. With Moldex3D 2020 you can walk on an easier path when developing and innovating products. "With Moldex3D 2020, the development and production of components is considerably simplified", says Steffen Paul, Managing Director and responsible product manager of SimpaTec, emphasizing the new functionalities and further developments of the release. "The new version sets a milestone which literally goes 'beyond simulation'. The dispatch to our users is primarily completed. We are extremely pleased about the first initial reactions, which show us that not only the name giving conveys something fundamentally new, but that Moldex3D 2020 delivers exactly what it promises.”
The new version Digimat 2020 offers numerous innovations and further developments. The user can especially look forward to an extended range in Digimat-MAP. The scope of mesh extrusion offers a completely new functionality, which promises a significantly improved handling and an increase in the quality of the component. Thus, extrudable receiver mesh in post mapping is now part of the daily agenda. Furthermore, new possibilities for partial infill mapping is available. Other release highlights in Digimat-MAP 2020 include _ New partial infill mapping _ For FFF/FDM processes based on tool path _ Local infill per element or average _ Support of continuous fiber reinforced processes _ Saving element sets for endless fiber reinforced materials Interested? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
We wouldn't miss this for the world ... after all, it is a special honor and credit that was awarded to our Managing Director, Mr. Cristoph Hinse. Obviously, we are referring to the title "Moldex3D-Master" recently handed over by CoreTech System Co, Ltd. A special recognition was needed ... something very personal, creative & lasting - something he can have a look at every day, if he wishes to 😉. No sooner said than done - champagne and greetings cards were yesterday - we congratulate him MESHbased, UNIQUE and MULTIcultural ... The result is a collage of handwritten, very personal congratulations with local roots. The gift was handed over during an internal company meeting. The surprise was successful, visibly moved and speechless, he holds our gift in his hands. Once again congratulations Cristoph, also via this way from your SimpaTec team. Have fun deciphering the phrases 😎😊 ... and of course we will ask you what Поздравляeм, Knorke, Käpsele, mes félicitations, Hup! or espetecular pah meu! ... means 😉. Golden Star of Moldex3D Master Certificate
The PIAE has been the established industry event for over 40 years. With around 50 contributions from automotive manufacturers and suppliers, interactive workshops and world cafés, the conference will present the latest plastics applications in the field of interior, exterior, engine, materials and technologies. We are pleased that the event could be held this, even though in a different framework than foreseen - namely digitally. The exhibition, with atendees from the entire value chain, provided the ideal setting for networking with the specialists. We would like to thank the numerous active participants who attended the workshop this morning which was held by by Cristoph Hinse, Managing Director SimpaTec, and Fabien Buchy, Managing Director SimpaTec SARL (see pic) with the topic: "Benefit of process and mechanical calculation and its optimization". They truly contributet to its success!!
Eagerly awaited and now available – proudly we present the French version of our SimpaTec website. Easily choose whatever language is most suited for you and browse and enjoy all of the latest news, stories, events, topics, etc. in your favorite environment. Take a look and try it!!! The meanwhile established German and English version, which at the time of its release had undergone an intense phase of resourceful creativity and fundamental alterations including the texts, images, movies as well as the general look and feel of the predecessor, the French version has now become another core element of the website. Even though ‘here and there’ it might not quite be perfect yet and a translation may still be in the so called ‘translation loop’, we are extremely happy to be able to provide our Frenchspeaking customers and interested parties this functionality, from which we are convinced that it paves the way towards even more comfort whilst appreciating the content. Enjoy this new feature while browsing through the site and please feel free to send us your feedback.
Do you know that the amount of crystallized polymer in injection molding strongly depends on the cooling rates? Use the tools in Moldex3D Studio to navigate the crystallization values in your part. Relative crystallinity in Moldex is defined as the absolute crystallization divided by the ultimate crystallinity. When a semi-crystalline material is slowly cooled down, the amount of crystallized chains ratio reaches to the ultimate crystallinity and equivalently the relative crystallinity would be 1 (or 100%). Now, if the material is cooled down faster the crystals won’t have enough time to form and the relative crystallinity will be lower than 1. Fast cooling occurs near the surfaces, where the part is thin, or in areas near the cooling channels. If you want to measure the relative crystallinity in your part you first should be careful that You have included the crystallization effect in your calculations. You have selected “Extend Packing Calculation to end of cooling” (Home -> Computation -> Flow/Pack -> Extend Packing Calculation to cooling phase). After the simulation is finished, you have different possibilities to see the crystallization results at different stages using different tools. For example, you can see the results along the thickness of the part. To do so: Select the packing stage in the result toolbar. Go to the Result tab and select “XY Plot – Thickness”. Make sure the options are selected correctly: correct Run, Molding Stage Packing, Data All Probe, Result Relative Crystallinity. Using the probe tool (the finger sign) choose a probe node where you want to see the result. The node should be selected on top of the part. Select the probe and use the >> to plot the results. Deeper insights are of interest!? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
Simulation plays a major role to help manufacturers to easily crossover to lightweight materials and manufacturing processes. Moldex3D continues its technology leadership in fiber composites simulation with its flow-fiber coupling analysis feature, which empowers engineers to more accurately capture the anisotropic flow behavior induced by fiber orientation. Composite components that deal with high concentration of fibers and demand high accuracy will greatly benefit from this innnovative coupling method. Moldex3D fiber orientation analysis also supports a new filler type—flat fibers to enable greater design freedom and help achieve better mechanical properties and improved dimensional stability Interested? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
Congratulations to SimpaTec’s Managing Director, Cristoph Hinse, who is the FIRST recipient to receive the 'Moldex3D Master Certificate' awarded by CoreTech System Co., Ltd.. This certificate is a distinct honor reserved for those who have made outstanding contributions in the field of plastics molding simulation applications, plastics engineering and technology, or in the management of similar activities. Throughout the years since founding SimpaTec in 2004, with the purpose to serve customers with Moldex3D series products, Cristoph has accomplished accountable achievements which led to this prestigious award. To this day, the software has been widely used across a variety of industries by more than 1,000 users to aid the design and manufacture of plastic products. Furthermore, together with his team, he was a true pioneer to help introduce CAE innovations to the polymer industry. Cristoph’s long-term experience and his thrive to evolve and move forward paves the way to continuously help further develop Moldex3D to become better tool to deal with complex design and manufacturing issues. Being the leader of MACC certified training center and being part of the Technology Conference Cristoph has become the FIRST awardee of 'Moldex3D Master Certificate'. Cristoph and the entire SimapTec team expresses a heartily THANK-YOU to CoreTech System Co., Ltd and looks forward to a fruitful mutual cooperation within the years to come. For further information please have a look at Moldex3D.com or LinkedIn .
Do you have warpage problems with your plastic parts and already have experience with gas injection or water injection processes? With the GAIM/WAIM modules Moldex3D offers the possibility to simulate these fluid injection processes. Thus, complex experiments as well as material and manufacturing costs can be reduced and the processes can be perfectly designed. Both processes the gas injection technology (GAIM) and water injection technology (WAIM) are fluid injection technology based. Here, just like in the conventional injection molding process, the molded part cavity is first filled completely or partially and then either gas (GAIM) or water (WAIM) is injected as a fluid. Moldex3D enables the simulation of the entire process from starting with the filling of the mold as a first step and then followed by injecting the fluid (2nd phase). In the second phase, the fluid displaces the polymer melt and creates a cavity in the molded part. One of the effects is the resulting wall thickness distribution. This enables to determine possible material and weight reduction and also allows the geometries to be exported for a structural-mechanical simulation. Furthermore, beneficial effects on the process (cooling times) and the warpage of the component can be analyzed in detail. Deeper insights are of interest!? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com.
Finally!! The ball is back in play 😊!! The soccer-free time is over ... this also accounts for 'our' soccer team 'TuRa Freienohl'! The soccer team of TuRa Freienohl resumed training at the sports facility in Ohl. The first ones to pick up their training operations were the so called 'Senior-Men's-Team'. Of course, all required hygiene and infection prevention measures are implemented at the sports facility. The football department is aware of its responsibility towards its athletes and coaches. All involved are happy about to regain a piece of normality. We wish 'our' TuRa a lot of success and good luck for the re-entry! We keep our fingers crossed that the Covid19 situation will continue to soothen and that soon spectators will celebrate the achievements with due applause! Meanwhile it is hard to imagine the city of Freienohl without the TuRa Freienohl 1888/09 e.V. club. One in four of the approximately 4,400 inhabitants is a member of the association. Active sports are practiced in seven sectors: Soccer, gymnastics/athletics, handball, table tennis, swimming and volleyball. A special focus lies on the work with young people - currently, more than 500 children and young people are active sports members. As early as 1910, the gymnastics and athletics company in the gymnastics club faced serious competition from football. By building up a football team: "Fußballclub Adler", the ball game club 1909 was founded in 1911 (by mistake, when the ball club was registered with the local administration, the year of foundation 1909 was taken from the statutes of a neighbouring club). Besides the sport disciplines of athletics and gymnastics, football is thus one of the oldest sports in the TuRa Freienohl.
Multiple enhancements, a significant increase in the quality of the component, a more efficient workflow and new options and handling improvements are available to the user in the new release of Digimat 2020. The user can particularly look forward to the numerous innovations in the field of additive manufacturing. For example, Digimat-AM 2020 now also supports continuous fiber reinforced materials including the display of new results of the pososities. Further release highlights in Digimat-AM 2020 include: _ Improved handling of the results in post-processing _ Automatic superposition, definition of a reference level for warpage evaluation _ Simple comparability between simulation and scan result (real adjustment) _ Individual consideration for multi-component printing _ Support of partial infill for FFF and FDM processes _ Support of endless fibre reinforced materials _ Thermomechanical solver _ New result of porosity _ Support for new 3D printers _ FFF: Roboze Argo 500 and MarkForged X7 _ Support of Stratasys tool path 222 _ Support of thermo-viscoelastic material with transversely isotropic fibres Interested? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
The previous functions and possibilities for Resin Transer Molding have been supplemented with a lot of care and intensity by a variety of effective and high-quality features. The user can now not only perform uncomplicated warpage analyses in the area of RTM, but it is also possible to directly and immediately consider drape effects of LS-DYNA, so that high-quality RTM components are simulated precisely and without errors. A further focus is on the user interfaces for RTM pre- and post-processing. These have undergone a complete facelift and have thus become considerably more intuitive and user-friendly. Furthermore, there is the option to define groups of fiber mats, boundary conditions and material groups and to visualize their layer orientation on each layer. Interested? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
We are pleased to be able to provide our customers the German language package for the latest version of Moldex3D in a few days. The release not only has a new name - Moldex3D 2020 - but goes "beyond the simulation". Even more comprehensive, in-depth and detailed simulation options have been developed in the current release. Look forward to faster calculation times, significant improvements for RTM and foaming and a high-performance, team-compatible data management system (iSLM)! Moldex3D 2020 makes it even easier to identify and evaluate potential sources of error in the process, tool or component, and to implement a design that is optimal in terms of cost and quality - intelligent production becomes a reality!
The quality of material data is essential to acquire good quality simulation results. Whenever a material is selected for a given simulation task, the material card must be examined very thoroughly to discover any possible inaccuracies or errors in the material data. The effect of the material data quality on the results can be sorted to two categories: filling and packing that is warpage and shrinkage analysis. The possibility of incorrect material data resulting in erroneous result is much higher in the latter case. The first part of assuring the quality of the data is checking its sources. If the data came from the material supplier, that may be an indicator of reliability, but this is not a guarantee of quality in itself, as the characterization capabilities of material manufacturers vary greatly. Usually the results from independent laboratories (e.g. CoreTech System) are the most reliable ones. Among the possible considerations are the following: compounds with high fiber or filler content may yield better results with the Herschel-Bulkley Cross viscosity model instead of the more commonly employed Modified cross Model. The L/D ratio of reinforcing fibers must be chosen as correctly as possible, this is particularly important for long fiber reinforced grades. If no data is available for a particular material, it may be appealing to use substitute materials chosen on the basis of similar MFI, density etc. However, this must be done with extreme caution, as this leads to very bad results in some cases. The most important inputs for warpage calculation are pvT and the mechanical properties. Literature and generic data should be avoided here. In every case the consistency of this data (their correspondence to the bulk and melt density, crystallization and ejection temperatures etc.) must be examined. Another important point is to have accurate and preferably temperature dependent thermal conductivity and heat capacity. SimpaTec is at your disposal for acquiring and verifying material data, including the fitting of model parameters. Deeper insights are of interest!? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
Test the FULL FUNCTIONALITY of Moldex3D until the end of the year when purchasing a basic module! A good simulation starts with the filling. According to this headline SimpaTec, being a competent engineering and software partner for innovative methods and solution concepts for the plastics processing industry, at present offers a smart introduction to the injection molding process simulation using Moldex3D. By already purchasing the Moldex3D basic module one is in a position to quickly and reliably identify the first weak points of the component or the tool layout and able to initiate possible countermeasures. Part defects, such as weld lines or voids, often occur in the early phase of component development. By means of the available filling results, sectional views or even XY-curves as well as various reporting options, possible design adjustments and wall thickness optimizations can be analyzed. These can then be discussed amongst the design team and further developed. In order to demonstrate the full range of Moldex3D, the leading 3D CAE software package for the analysis, design and optimization of the component, tool and process, one will receive the complete functionality of the entire CAE package (including packing, temperature control and warpage etc.) as a free trial version immediately when purchasing an entry-level basic module until the end of the year. This provides the opportunity to test the software in detail. At the end of the year, one can then decide whether to switch to the complete simulation package or to continue to use the basic module. Interested? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
How many times do you struggle to find the most appealing design and fit the limited budget at the same time? Difficult to optimize Design for Manufacturing on your plastic part? We have a tool which can find its own way to the target, from design to process - SmartDO. Interested? Let’s have a peek at how it works! Everyone loves appealing design - not only from aesthetic aspect, but also from functionality perspective. Designers plot us the future and engineers make it present. Lighter, stronger, cheaper..etc, all these fascinating terms increase limitations for engineers to create the magic. And the challenge always arises - How to optimize design for manufacturing? Take the illustrated washing machine cover for example. Producing the lightest part is the target. But how to reach the goal from design to manufacturing? Here’s how we do it by using SmartDO. Firstly, we started from functionality design. A lightest cover should still withstand all the external forces to a certain level. Therefore, we created a parametric model with adjustable thickness at the base and peripherial regions, also for the ribs and their positions. This paramteric model was then taken into structural analysis for design validation. Once this Model Creation – Validation loop was established, SmartDO was connected to this loop and intervened parameter changes via result examination until the optimal output was obtained. NX and Ansys were used for parametric model creation and structural analysis respectively in this case. External loading constraints for the lightest part are – when applying 5kg loading in the center, maximum displacement should be less than 1.8mm and maximum stress should not exceed 23MPa. By SmartDO design optimization, the optimal part reaches 16% weight reduciton while the maximum displacement is 1.77mm and maximum stress is 22.77MPa! But the path for lightweight part is not yet ended here. We can still optimize our process for further weight reduction. The next part - SmartDO procession optimizaiton - will be revealed in the coming article. Would like to know SmartDO in more detail? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
The new version Digimat-MX 2020 offers numerous innovations and further developments. Especially the revised GUI is now designed to be particularly intuitive and user-friendly. A special highlight within the new filter functions is the 'brand new interface for the presentation of material manufacturers'. Further release highlights in Digimat-MX 2020 include: _ New Filter _ More efficient browsing by being able to select the material type, manufacturing processes, microstructure, component performance, ... _ Export of information from the material cards _ conditioning, standard, strain rate, frequency, temperature, … _ New material data in the public database _ New and updated material models from known manufacturers _ New material manufacturers Interested? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
To this day more than 2,100 participants have attended a BIMS seminar (BIMS 1 - Understanding Injection Molding of Thermoplastics| BIMS 2 - Understanding the Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastics). Since a personal contact is currently limited, we are extremely pleased that Dr. Vito Leo has decided to offer chapters from the BIMS seminars as online courses. For those of you who do not yet know Dr. Vito LEO, he is a physicist by profession and has been working in the field of plastics processing and physics for more than 30 years. Vito’s seminars are easy to follow by using simple wordings and a minimum of mathematics to explain the connections and mechanisms of complex processes. So far Dr. Vito Leo offers eight different online courses, which are essentially inspired by BIMS-1. The rheology courses can be booked individually or in packages: Bundle "Unfilled Polymers" (I and II, exclusively unfilled polymers), as Complete-Bundle (I, II and III) and as COMPLETE-I.M. Bundle (all 8 courses). In order to make the selection easier, a free intro video will give an impression of the offered contents of each course. Have a look and choose the online course that suits you best. https://bims-seminars.thinkific.com/pages/simpatec-visitors In parallel, preparations are well on the way to offer both seminars as compact online courses on fixed dates. We gladly keep you up to date on this channel.
iSLM is an intelligent and interactive data management platform designed for plastic engineering companies. The items of data management include model feature size, gate size, gate type, cooling system design, mold tryout parameters, CAE simulation results etc. Users can simply centralize the important and valuable data in the iSLM platform throughout the entire product development lifecycle. The mold number-based storage structure easily links and tracks a bunch of data, it can help you not only visualize the CAE simulation results, but also check the on-site mold tryout experiments. Furthermore, you can monitor the manufactured part quality by checking mold design related information on iSLM. With the capacity to upload tens of thousands of data, iSLM can accommodate the team members across many involved divisions. It enables swift communication between parties making comparison of different design approaches easy and productive. Interested? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
"How time flies!" fits perfectly. Not long ago we celebrated SimpaTec ‘s, today one of the leading engineering and software companies for the plastics processing industry,15 year anniversary and soon the next event will be coming up - SimpaTec Sarl will celebrate its 10th anniversary in September 2020! At the beginning … The idea to intensify and expand the company's own radius of action beyond the borders of Germany started to develop at the end of 2009, when Fabien Buchy joined the SimpaTec team in Aachen in February 2009, after having met Cristoph Hinse at a Moldex3D presentation. Fabien brought along not only expert knowledge in the field of injection molding simulation, which he had already acquired during his engineering studies at the University of Metz, but also practical professional experience, which he was able to acquire at BEHR FRANCE, first as a calculation engineer and later being responsible for the area of plastics simulation. At SimpaTec, Fabien was solely responsible for sales, customer service and project management in the French region from the very beginning. Early on he recognized the strong potential of the French market. This was the reason that Cristoph and Fabien decided to found a French subsidiary. 10 years - Milestones … With the foundation of SimpaTec Sarl, Fabien took over the overall responsibility for France, Belgium and the Netherlands as Managing Director – a great long-desired wish came true. In 2009 he signed his first Moldex3D contract with Behr France, the beginning of a great adventure and in 2010 he organized his first event in Lyon, France - a real success. Year after year he was seen at more locations, conferences, trade fairs or meetings, intensively involved in further expanding the dialogue with the industry and conquering new markets. He established new business contacts, for example with Dr. Vito LEO, whose BIMS seminars quickly became an important part of his events in France. In 2018, he organized his largest conference to date, the MTC in Paris, for CoreTech, the software manufacturer of Moldex3D. More than 200 people attended!! What a huge triumph. Step by step he developed SimpaTec Sarl to its current position of a market leader in France. He succeeded in convincing many companies that the contribution of simulation is real capital and the use of a 3D CAE software tool can make the decisive difference in daily competition. If one was to describe Fabien, the following characteristic features suit him perfectly - always eager for knowledge, open, willing to share & discuss know-how, to exchange ideas, curious about people and willing to get involved with them. He rarely talks about customers, but about partners. Every partner opens up new horizons, new interesting content and helps him to satisfy his thirst for knowledge. Fabien succeeded in forming a perfectly coordinated, powerful team of meanwhile five employees from the then one-man company. Each of them fulfils his tasks with comprehensive expertise, commitment, discipline and integrity, whether it being in the office or on the road, at company events, trade fairs, conferences, meetings or at customers, potential customers, business partners or interested parties - MERCI for 10 years of active support and valued cooperation! Great events cast their shadows up front ... Due to the current Covid19 restrictions, a proper celebration this year will most likely not be possible, so we have decided to celebrate the 10th anniversary duly at the next International SimpaTec User Meeting 2021. For the first time, a user meeting will therefore not be held on German soil. The venue will be in Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine region in the north-east of France and being the official seat of the European Parliament. As soon as the date is set - most likely in spring 2021 - invitations will be sent out to our users. Cristoph Hinse, Managing Director of SimpaTec, and Fabien Buchy, Managing Director of SimpaTec Sarl, as well as the entire SimpaTec team, are already looking forward to "toasting" the 10th anniversary of SimpaTec Sarl with customers, business partners and all participants. Cheers & until then!
The manual tracing of center lines based on existing CAD geometries is a time-consuming task whilst preparing a simulation. The "extcntlines" command in Moldex3D Studio is a useful function that facilitates everyday pre-processing and automatically generates center lines of rotationally symmetrical geometries like conventional cooling channels. Subsequently, the functions for processing geometries in Moldex3D allow you to shorten and adjust the lines in order to trim the lines in the area of possible auxiliary holes. An advantage of the line-based modeling of the cooling and gating system is the lower vulnerability for meshing errors and the realization of a hexahedron-based mesh. The use of an hexahedra mesh element type has numerical advantages compared to tetrahedral elements, so that higher quality results are possible with a smaller number of elements and less calculation time. In addition, a line-based modeling of the hot runner allows the mapping of a hot runner needle and the needle movement. In this case, the hot runner needle and compression zone are automatically generated during meshing. Interested? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
The Moldex3D FEA hence micromechanics interface offers the prediction of fiber orientation and weld lines as well as interfaces to all popular FEM software packages. In addition, Moldex3D results such as anisotropic material properties, temperatures or stresses are transferred to structural analysis by integrating Digimat-RP and its extended functions. Interested? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
The software is the perfect tool for displaying and analyzing all common CAD formats. Equipped with powerful graphics and super-fast interfaces, the 3D_Analyzer opens and analyzes even large assemblies at impressive speeds and easily imports neutral and native formats. Additionally, component comparison, wall thickness analysis, collision testing and undercut analyzes are precisely displayed. Interested? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com .
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Making the production of optical lenses economical while maintaining a certain level of product quality poses a huge challenge. Aside from the need to modify the geometry of the molded part, there is often a debate about the right production strategy. Injection-compression molding may offer an alternative to injection molding in terms of quality, but it is also cost-intensive. This is where simulation can serve as a decision-making aid. Lenses have played an important role in people’s lives since long before the 17th century, when the Laterna magica or magic lantern was developed. The first optical products made by humans are considerably older. In early times, they were made by grinding or polishing mostly quartz to produce the desired properties. Today, it is hard to imagine everyday life without lenses. Glasses, cameras and projectors are obvious examples, but metrology and automotive engineering are other areas in which they play a major role. A corollary of this wide range of applications is that the mechanical manufacture of lenses is constantly being presented with new challenges, and so not only the manufacturing process but also the underlying material, quartz, is in need of alternatives. Back in 1933, Röhm & Haas AG launched a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) under the brand name Plexiglas. A good seven years later, in 1940, Heinrich Wöhlk developed a product whose forerunner had first been proposed by René Descartes back in 1636 – the contact lens. A whole series of developments followed, but the example of the contact lens illustrates for how long and to what extent lenses have fascinated mankind. Injection Molding or Injection-Compression Molding? A decisive, portentous step was ultimately taken when plastics started to be used in the manufacture of products that possess optical properties. Injection molding, the process by means of which the two components – plastic and lenses – are combined, is capable of producing large volumes with reproducible results. However, it also has to contend with technical hurdles such as uneven shrinkage, stresses and sink marks. Since the requirements imposed on products with optical properties are much higher than those on technical products, a further manufacturing process that merits consideration is injection-compression molding. Combining injection molding and compression molding affords a way of optimizing both process-related (e.g. filling pressure) and component-related properties. The main focus here is on homogenizing both material and component properties. Injection-compression molding delivers superior component quality compared to injection molding but can incur considerable costs. This is where process simulation steps in. Not only can each process be modeled in the same way as for technical components, but optical properties such as birefringence, refractive index, fringed pattern, and retardation can also be simulated. Thus, simulation is a tool that optimizes the production of optical parts and also provides criteria for a well-informed decision as to which process is best suited to which product from a qualitative and an economic point of view. Simulation Insights and Differences Process simulation is a long-established tool for garnering knowledge about genuine errors – and not just the kind suggested in the context of troubleshooting. It is also used in product development to identify and, if possible, rule out potential problems from the outset. Furthermore, simulation can be used to evaluate alternative processes and materials ... DOWNLOAD the complete article as PDF Published in 'Kunststoffe' edition 05/2020
It's a wrap; the last tone arranged, the final touches made - everything is perfect for the perfect performance. The heart beats faster, the pulse rises, expectations are immeasurable - do you know this feeling? Perhaps before a customer presentation? The start of a series? The first component? Even unimaginable ideas can be realized - e.g. an Aston Martin as a submarine - having the right quartermaster at your side! Our experts direct the holistic optimization of your component, tool or process. We are there for you, especially now, in these extraordinary times. We will guide and support you to an economical product. Everything is possible - Never say never! Published: Kunststoffe Editorial 02/2020
SimpaTec hat sich mit Simulationssoftware für den Spritzguss einen Namen gemacht. Das Softwaretool MSC.Digimat-AM nutzt die Ergebnisse der Spritzgießsimulation für die Fertigung von 3D-gedruckten Werkzeugeinsätzen. Um bei 3D-gedruckten Werkzeugeinsätzen eine hohe Flexibilität im Design, die schnelle Fertigung sowie geringe Kosten gewährleisten zu können, werden vorangehende Analysen für eine sichere Auslegung benötigt. Mit MSC.Digimat-AM stellt die SimpaTec die erste Prozesssimulation für Kunststoffbauteile im Bereich der Additiven Fertigung vor. Dabei können verschiedene Additive Prozesse sowie unterschiedliche Materialien, wie z. B. verstärkte Composites, in der Simulation abgebildet werden. Mithilfe der Analyse der Prozesssimulation werden virtuell die Thematiken der Eigenspannungen, der Schwindung und des Verzugs dargestellt und deren Optimierung ermöglicht. Durch numerische Berechnung kann der Werkzeugeinsatz im Vorfeld maßhaltig an das Werkzeug angepasst werden. Die Spritzgießsimulation umfasst nach heutigem Standard die Modellierung sowie Berücksichtigung von Werkzeugeinsätzen. Dabei spielt zum einen die Temperierung des Einsatzes und zum anderen die mechanische Beanspruchung während des Spritzgießprozesses eine maßgebliche Rolle. Mittels experimenteller Datensätze erfolgt das Fitten der Materialmodelle für die rheologischen und mechanischen Materialeigenschaften. Weitere Module in der Spritzgießsimulation berücksichtigen die Wechselwirkung zwischen dem anliegenden Druck der Schmelze und der Deformation des Werkzeugeinsatzes. Hierdurch sind direkte Aussagen über das lineare mechanische Verhalten der Werkzeugeinsätze möglich. Um die Aspekte der Mikrostruktur eines 3D-gedruckten Werkzeugeinsatzes in die strukturmechanische Finite-Elemente-Analyse (FEA) einfließen zu lassen, erfolgt eine Kopplung mit einem mikromechanischen Softwaretool und einem gängigen Finite-Elemente-Solver. Viele Parameter ergeben ein Gesamtbild Um verlässliche Aussagen zum Bauteilverhalten von 3D-gedruckten Bauteilen zu erhalten, muss der jeweilige Herstellungsprozess in einer gekoppelten Berechnung mit einbezogen werden. Die prozessinduzierten Eigenschaften definieren die lokale Mikrostruktur, wobei das Bauteil kein symmetrisches oder isotropes Verhalten, sondern ein komplexes anisotropes Verhalten über die Wandstärke und lokale Position aufzeigt. Beginnend mit dem gewählten Prozess der Additiven Fertigung findet eine Festlegung der prozessinduzierten Mikrostruktur statt. So existiert bei einem SLS-Verfahren (Selektives Laser Sintern) eine hohe Abhängigkeit der Festigkeit vom gewählten Druckwinkel. Beim FFFVerfahren (Fused Filament Fabrication) wiederum entstehen Einsparpotenziale beim Gewicht. Mit einem intelligenten Design des Spritzgießbauteils, des Angusssystems oder auch der Temperaturführung kann der während des Spritzgießprozesses wirkende Druck auf den Werkzeugeinsatz verringert werden. Über die integrierten Exportschnittstellen wird z. B. die Weitergabe von Faserorientierungen, Drücken oder Temperaturen an die FEA gewährleistet. Bei der Kopplung von Mikromechanik und nichtlinearer Strukturmechanik können sowohl die prozessinduzierten Eigenschaften als auch das komplexe nichtlineare Materialverhalten in der Analyse des Bauteilverhaltens berücksichtigt werden. Das komplexe Materialverhalten von Composites kann in mikromechanischen Softwaretools berechnet werden. Darüber hinaus existiert die Möglichkeit, eine digitale Materialkarte an experimentelle Daten zu kalibrieren. Eine weitere Besonderheit stellt die Versagensmodellierung dar. Hierbei wird das Materialversagen in Abhängigkeit der jeweiligen Phase (Matrix/Verstärkungsstoff) oder des Orientierungswinkels modelliert. Auch die Modellierung von Porosität bei Verwendung eines FFF-Prozesses oder der Kombination mit einem Composite ist möglich. In den softwareeigenen Schnittstellentools lassen sich im Anschluss die Informationen aus dem Herstellungsprozess, der komplexen nichtlinearen Materialkarte mit dem strukturmechanischen Modell automatisiert koppeln. Ferner findet die Berechnung über den Solver und die Analyse im Post-Prozessor statt. Schlussendlich soll der MSC.Digimat-AM eine gesamtheitliche Betrachtung von Herstellungsprozess, physikalischem Materialverhalten und Bauteilperformance ermöglichen. Die numerische Berechnung sorgt laut Hersteller dafür, stabile sowie robuste Prozesse für die Fertigung zu definieren sowie die wechselnseitige Abhängigkeit von Prozess, Materialverhalten und Bauteilverhalten aufzuzeigen. Artikel erschienen in Form+Werkzeug 02/2020
Are you already curious what the new version 'Moldex3D 2020' will have in store? Find out everything you need to know about the new release, which is to be released shortly - concise, in advance & exclusively for you, our users. Expectations are high, the new name Moldex3D 2020 - gives you a good idea of what can be expected ... For us, social distance means virtual proximity. Find out all the latest news in detail in our webinar series 'Moldex3D 2020' – custom-made to the user requirements: _ What new features, extensions are included? _ When will the release be available? _ What hardware requirements can be expected? _ How does the licensing work? _ Are there special training courses? _ … Register now for our exclusive webinar "Moldex3D 2020" on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 11:00 a.m. and be prepared when the new version arrives at your office or #homeoffice.
SimpaTec’s Großveranstaltungen für 2020 komplett abgesagt. Die Entscheidung ist gefallen - aufgrund der generell sehr unüberschaubaren, nahezu unkalkulierbaren Situation verursacht durch aktuelle oder noch zu erwartende Regularien, Handlungsverbote und –gebote, die mit dem Covid19-Virus in Zusammenhang stehen, werden wir 2020 keine weiteren firmeneigenen Großveranstaltung durchführen. Betroffen sind davon vor allem das Deutschsprachige SimpaTec Anwendertreffen 2020 (16. + 17.06.2020) sowie unser MiDay Deutschland (15.09.2020). Alle Teilnehmer, die sich bereits angemeldet hatten, erhalten in den nächsten Tagen separat weitere Informationen per E-Mail. In der Zwischenzeit versuchen wir Ihren Wissensdurst mit einer komplexen Erweiterung unseres Angebotes an Onlinekursen aufzufangen. Schauen Sie doch mal rein, da gibt es eine Menge Interessantes – ob Webinar, Online-Schulung, Hands-On-Workshop … – greifen Sie zu und bilden Sie sich weiter #homeoffice #stayathome #wissenstransfer. Aber vor allem - bleiben Sie gesund! Damit wir uns hoffentlich schon bald persönlich wiedersehen, live & in Farbe & möglichst ohne Mundschutz.
SimpaTec is extremely pleased to announce a further strengthening of the team with Carlos Ribeiro Simoēs in his capacity of Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Ribeiro is responsible for the business areas Simulation & Software Development as well as for material and production related activities within the Engineering Team. Raised in Luxembourg, Mr. Ribeiro studied aerospace engineering at the RWTH Aachen University. He started his professional career in 2005 at Future Engineer, today Sogeti, in Hamburg as a designer. In 2007 he already took responsibility for the verification and validation of aerospace components, later on as technical director. In 2009 he was given the task of establishing a new department ANST "Analytical and Numerical Simulation and Testing" as Business Group Manager. Under his leadership the team grew from 15 to almost 100 engineers, diversified the portfolio, gained new customers and ensured continuous growth. As of 2015 , Mr Ribeiro took over new responsibilities at Sogeti in various management positions. During all this time, his affinity and enthusiasm for additive manufacturing increased. A passion that he had been cultivating since his student days and that he continued to pursue. "'Learn every day to fall in love with what you do by understanding why you do it ...' is one of my most important principles of action," says Carlos Ribeiro Simoēs. A point that always connected him with Cristoph Hinse, General Manager of SimpaTec. In March 2019, more precisely at SimpaTec's 15th anniversary party, he learned about, understood and loved the 'why' of SimpaTec. In SimpaTec he found a company - open to his passion for breaking new grounds in a modern and co-determined corporate culture; - open to constantly taking on new challenges; - open to actively questioning decisions and entrepreneurial actions, adapting them in a way that is relevant to success and thus realizing corporate goals in a team-oriented and methodical manner. "We very warmly welcome Carlos Ribeiro Simoēs to the team. We are convinced of the success of our joint ‚Golden-Circle-Mission’ and are more than ready to take our business activities to a new, modern, contemporary level", says Cristoph Hinse. "It will be a pleasure for us to jointly and consciously break our and our customers' boundaries with courage and trust! Break your limits!"
Choosing the proper gate location for plastic part has long been a top challenge. Improper gate locations will cause molding problems, such as jetting, voids, sink marks, flow marks, weld lines, etc., affecting cosmetic appearance and mechanical properties of the molded part. Moldex3D’s simulation capabilities can help part designers and mold makers quickly analyze multiple gate designs and evaluate the effects of different gate locations on part quality, eliminating multiple and expensive iterations. Interested!? Here you can find more about Moldex3D the software solution for the design and optimization of injection molding
From now on our workshops are available as online courses: Moldex3D Workshop April 21 and 22, 2020 from 8:30 until 12:30 hrs Topics: __ FILLING __ FIBER ORIENTATION __ PACKING __ TEMPERING and __ WARPAGE/ DISTORTION After having obtained a 4-week complete version the aim of the workshop is that the participants can create and interpret simulations on their own. Details and registration information can be found here
SimpaTec, one of the leading service and software companies for the holistic development and optimization of processes, components and tools, is extremely pleased to appoint two experienced and long-term employees, Marc Kurz and Steffen Paul, to the management board. Marc Kurz – Work experience per excellence Marc Kurz, previously an authorised representative and branch manager in Reutlingen, will now primarily concentrate on the Legal, Quality and Finance divisions. Of course he will also continue to perform his administrative tasks for the branches in Reutlingen (Germany) and Linz (Austria) as well as the competent support of our clients in southern Germany, Switzerland and Austria. In 2005 Marc Kurz completed his studies in plastics engineering in Würzburg, Southern Germany, and started as a project engineer for hot runner systems and injection molding machines at Husky. 2007 he moved to the Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Production (IFP) in Karlsruhe and took over a manager position at a mold maker in 2008. Parallel to these activities, he founded an engineering and services company, KurzTec in 2007 where he has been working full-time since 2010 on technologies related to tool and mould making and injection moulding simulation. A consequent step in his professional career was to strengthen the SimpaTec team as branch manager of the Reutlingen branch in February 2013. Steffen Paul - Allrounder and absolute sales professional Steffen Paul, so far branch manager in Weimar, will take over responsibility for Sales & Marketing and Human Resources divisions. He will, of course, continue to perform his administrative duties for the Weimar branch. Steffen Paul successfully completed his studies in 1994 as a mechanical engineer. In the first years of his professional career he concentrated on the distribution of software packages for CAM applications such as hyperMILL and DCAMCUT. Ready to take on more responsibility very early on, he was responsible for technical sales and engineering project management of CAD software packages such as CADdoctor from 2001 to 2012. Increasingly, the topic of injection molding simulation also gained influence on his work. A logical step was taken in January 2013 when he joined SimpaTec and not only strenghened the team as branch manager in Weimar but also enriching the technical sales and project management with his enormous expertise and previous professional experience. "Spreading the management tasks over several shoulders is a consistent and important step resulting from the successful development of the last 15 financial years. With Marc Kurz and Steffen Paul, I am extremely pleased to have experienced managing directors with enormous expertise in technical sales of innovative injection molding technologies as well as in the field of coupling rheological and mechanical simulation technologies at my side", confirms Cristoph Hinse, general manager of SimpaTec. "An enormous gain in the area of accountability. This allows me to face new challenges and long-planned tasks - true to our company motto "Break your limits".
...even in such difficult times as we are experiencing right now with the Corona virus. In the course of the increased home office activities, we have the opportunity to provide our customers with Moldex3D or respectively MSC, Marc Mentat and Digimat licenses until June 30, 2020. This provides the opportunity to use them locally at home, autonomously of license packages already installed in a company. Interested! We are happy to assist you. Please contact us by email: For all Moldex3D products: support.moldex3d(at)simpatec.com For all MSC Hexagon products: support.fea(at)simpatec.com
All safety precautions have been taken, despite the current situation, we remain available for you. Thanks to modern technology, our employees are able to continue to work from their home office and assist you in every way possible. Please contact us by e-mail, Skype or personally on the phone. We sincerely hope that the effects associated with the corona virus will spare you, your beloved ones and your surroundings and that we will all soon be able to carry out our work in a healthy, lively and unrestricted manner. Stay healthy! Your SimpaTec Team
In difficult times, like we are currently experiencing with the corona virus, it is important to hold together and find solutions mutually. That is why we have decided to continue our extensive Training opportunities from now on solely online and they will be individually adapted to the respective needs and conditions. Your well-being and that of our employees is our main focus. We will suspend the public training dates until further notice. Of course, we will keep you up to date about any further developments via our website and our social media channels, mailings or by telephone. We look forward to to your individual training requests. Let's find a mutual way to satisfy your thirst for knowledge in these turbulent times. Interested? Then please contact us by phone +49 (0) 241- 56 52 76 -81 or by e-mail: training@simpatec.com.
The 'French SimpaTec User Meeting' has also been postponed to June due to the corona virus! The event, which was originally planned to take place on 17 and 18 March, has been postponed to June due to developments concerning the corona virus. The French SimpaTec Usermeeting will now take place on 09 and 10 June, 2020 in Les Haras Biocluster, Strasbourg. The SimpaTec management takes the current developments concerning the corona virus very seriously. The have been following the situation intensively for days. Based on the information available to date as well as the recommendations of the Robert Koch Institute and our Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn, the decision was made not to take any risks for our participants. The cancellation of the two-day event is purely preventative. There is currently no known suspicious case in the immediate vicinity of SimpaTec. Further details and registration! If you have any questions in advance, our French team will be happy to help you. Please contact us by telephone: +33 389 81 96 64 or send an email to info-france@simpatec.com. We are looking forward to a 'healthy reunion' with you on-site.
Due to the Corona virus the 'SimpaTec User Meeting' has been postponed to June! Due to current developmentsregarding the corona virus, we have decided to postpone our Germanspeaking SimpaTec Usermeeting, which was supposed to take place from March 24 to 25, 2020. The event will now be held on June 16 and 17, 2020 at the Welcome Kongresshotel in Bamberg, Germany. The SimpaTec management takes the current developments concerning the corona virus very seriously. The have been following the situation intensively for days. Based on the information available to date as well as the recommendations of the Robert Koch Institute and our Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn, the decision was made not to take any risks for our participants. The cancellation of the two-day event is purely preventative. There is currently no known suspicious case in the immediate vicinity of SimpaTec. Further details and registration! If you have any questions in advance, our organisation team will be happy to help you. Please call 0241 565 276 81 or -46 or send an email to events@simpatec.com. We are looking forward to a 'healthy reunion' with you on-site.
In March, more precisely again on March 24 and 25, 2020, SimpaTec, competent partner in the holistic development and optimization of injection molded components, invites all users to the Germanspeaking SimpaTec Usermeeting at the Welcome Kongresshotel Bamberg, Germany. ALL SOLUTIONS AGAIN UNDER ONE ROOF!! The special focus of the two-day event will be on Moldex3D, the tool for the simulation and optimization of injection molding processes, as well as on the entire field of our CAx products. users of Digimat, T-SIM, B-SIM and 3D_Evolution | 3D_Analyzer | 4D_Additives are cordially invited to catch up in seperate topic-specific lectures, workshops and discussion rounds. Addiotnally, selected companies offer an in-depth range of information and discussions possibilities in an exclusive exhibition area. We are already looking forward to a personal conversation with you at the event. All further details and registration options can be found here:
In the current version of Moldex3D no effort was spared with regard to developments for the lightweight construction sector.Technical hurdles have been successfully conquered and for advanced lightweight manufacturing processes, the Moldex3D Material Lab now provides extensive material testing services to characterize critical material parameters, including the expansion ratio of polyurethane foam. Moldex3D R17 offers new opportunities to further predict the expansion ratio in PU chemical foaming analysis to more accurately predict the foam height and shape in order to be able to create polyurethane molded parts of higher quality. Also available in R17 is an improved RTM wizard, which streamlines the mesh preparation process, increasing simulation productivity.
Christmas is just around the corner ... the anticipation of tranquil and delightful moments lets us look back in summary ... ... Another year has past, the next will come with a blast but ‚break your limits‘ will last. New horizons, goals and knowledge came along the way, whether it being products, hotline, MiDay or K, our team was there for you - every day. Up to the next 15 Years. THANK YOU & CHEERS! We would like to thank you for your interest, trust, cooperation, participation and support, which made 2019 a successful, meaningful year which we gladly remember. We look forward to all upcoming pleasant events, requests and challenges. Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and all the best, lots of joy, happiness and health for the year 2020. Break your limits! 🎄 ⭐️ 🍾
With competence, experience, ambition and the use of the latest software technologies, SimpaTec mutually sets new standards in the holistic development and optimization of processes, components and tools. The capabilities of simulation for injection molding in Moldex3D R17 have been further extended and now offer completely new possibilities for engineers, designers and manufacturers. The range of recent implementations and novelties includes more comprehensive and realistic simulations to help close the gap between the physical and virtual worlds and an entirely new user interface and unified simulation workflow allow users to gain deeper insights into product performance a lot faster. Not to forget the valuable enhancements made for lightweight components in the automotive and aerospace sectors, as well as the significant improvements in terms of composites simulation solutions. The latest version of Moldex3D R17 definitely accelerates the decision-making process whilst maintaining reliable and accurate results and thus helping part designers and mold makers to efficiently and effectively master their daily work and at the same time still achieving the best possible economic success. Fluid-assisted injection molding now with push back simulation Moldex3D GAIM and WAIM modules have undergone substantial refinements and now support simulating push back by illustrating how the melt is pushed by the gas/water back into the molding machine barrel. The functionalities of the latest version R17 allow users to better investigate the gas/water penetration behaviors in order to produce hollow, lightweight parts, reducing material waste and to provide more valuable surface quality than with the short-shot method. Mold temperature controller advisor Another enhancement available in Moldex3D R17 can be found within the cooling analysis function. Here users now have the opportunity to precisely evaluate the performance of mold temperature controllers by providing crucial data, including maximum pressure drop, total flow rate and heat dissipation. Through seamless integration between the physical and the virtual worlds, engineers can fully leverage simulation data to make more informed decisions. Consider Expansion Ratio in PU Chemical Foaming Analysis A great deal of effort and energy has also been but into developments for the lightweight sector. Technical hurdles have been successfully conquered and for advanced lightweight manufacturing processes, the Moldex3D Material Lab now provides extensive material testing services to characterize critical material parameters, including the expansion ratio of polyurethane foam. Moldex3D R17 offers new opportunities to further predict the expansion ratio in PU chemical foaming analysis to more accurately predict the foam height and shape in order to be able to create polyurethane molded parts of higher quality. Also available in R17 is an improved RTM wizard, which streamlines the mesh preparation process, increasing simulation productivity. Besides the extensive Moldex3D training program the Germanspeaking SimpaTec Usermeeting taking place on March 24 and 25, 2020 in Bamberg, is also an ideal opportunity to get the latest updates and to convince oneself how SimpaTec can be a competent partner for the plastics processing industry enabling your way to product and process optimization as short and efficiently as possible by combining high-quality simulation and customer-oriented consulting services.
The participants of the BIMS seminars in Jagsthausen from November 19 to 22 were more than impressed, how Prof. Vito Leo succeeds to convey in a clear understandable manner the connections and mechanisms of complex injection molding processes using simple words and a minimum of mathematics. Their positive feedback and that of more than 2,000 attendees throughout the past years are more than good reasons to continue the BIMS seminar series. We are very pleased to be able to offer you further BIMS 1 and BIMS 2 dates exclusively in Germany.
Lear in just a few hours how to use the Moldex3D simulation software to detect errors early and efficiently before a component or tool needs to be correct by costly and time-consuming means. Topics: __ FILLING __ FIBER ORIENTATION __ PACKING __ TEMPERING and __ WARPAGE/ DISTORTION After having obtained a 4-week complete version the aim of the workshop is that the participants can create and interpret simulations on their own. Should questions arise during that period of time, our competent and friendly support team is at your disposal! Dates, details and registration information can be found here
In order to communicate current progressions and development trends within the industry to customers and interested visitors even more intensively and vividly SimpaTec for the first time could be found at two different locations on the K premises. In hall 13, Stand 13 / A94, visitors learned all about the latest version R17 of Moldex3D, the leading software solution for designing and optimizing the injection molding process. Numerous substantial functionalities and advancements were presented, paving the way for even more comprehensive and realistic simulation in injection molding. The gap between the physical and the virtual world closes continuously. Users can look forward to a sophisticated, intuitive user interface with a uniform simulation workflow. This provides - clear and fast - even more detailed insights into the product performance, which additionally accelerates the decision-making process. Booth 14/C32 completely stood the motto "Smart Engineering - Smart Processing" - Intelligent product, process and tool development". Innovative solution aspects for fast and reliable manufacturability analysis, - verification and - optimization of components considering all aspects of the manufacturing process and the tool concept were presented and shown there. The focus was set on all CAx products of the company's product portfolio. Amongst others, topics such as _ Analysis product, process, tool _ Material characterization _ Smooth integration into multi-CAD environments _ Conformal cooling _ Component design and process optimization _ Transfer of process and simulation data _ Coupling of structural mechanics _ Blow molding and thermoforming simulation etc. were shown. K 2019 has been very successful for us and at this point we would like to thank all visitors who visited us at our booths. We are open to your questions, suggestions or comments! We are happy to answer all details personally on the phone +49 241 565 276 0 or by email: info@simpatec.com.
What does a movie and simulation have in common? Once the scenes are wrapped, the reels go into the cutting room. Sequences and timeline are put together to prepare the final raw movie. Same for simulation: all relevant parameters and boundary conditions have to be gathered, analyzed, structured and placed in the correct order before a high-quality simulation results into an optimized process, component or tool … Visit us at K (booth 14C32 or 13A94) to find out how to ‘Break your limits!’
On behalf of the entire SimpaTec team, we thank all participants who came to Balingen on September 17 to be part of MiDay Germany. We were happy to welcome you on the premises and are extremely pleased about the positive feedback. A special thanks also goes to our exhibitors and speakers, whose presence and commitment on site made a significant contribution to the success of the event. We look forward to welcome you at our K-booth (14C32 or 13A94) or at one of our next events.
Following a long-term tradition, SimpaTec GmbH, being a competent engineering and software partner, presents innovative methods and solution concepts for the plastics processing industry at the K Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. For the first time, SimpaTec can be found at two different locations on the K premises in order to communicate current progressions and development trends within the industry to customers and interested visitors even more intensively and vividly. In hall 13, Stand 13 / A94, visitors will learn all about the latest version R17 of Moldex3D, the leading software solution for designing and optimizing the injection molding process. With the new release the capabilities of simulation for injection molding have been further extended. SimpaTec is proud to announce that the latest version has numerous new features and novelties which provide more comprehensive and realistic simulations to help close the gap between the physical and virtual worlds. The completely new user interface and the unified simulation workflow allow users to gain deeper insights into product performance a lot faster and thus accelerating the decision-making process. In addition, to tackling the ever-growing demand for lightweight components in the automotive and aerospace sectors, Moldex3D R17 offers significant improvements in composites simulation solutions to meet various manufacturing needs. Faster and more accurate insights thanks to a uniform platform Moldex3D has been striving to enhance usability to help users translate simulation data into useful product insights faster and easier. Moldex3D R17 Studio seamlessly integrates all simulation processes on a single, unified platform, and greatly enhances the way users can view and interact with a model. For example, users can now use measurement and scale tools in Studio to directly measure shrinkage values and make instant design changes to compensate for shrinkage. Moreover, with the new post processing and visualization functionality along with faster rendering performance in R17, engineers can now quickly unlock the hidden insights behind the model, mitigating manufacturing risks and accelerating product development. Moldex3D R17 - Groundbreaking Composites Simulation Technology to Achieve Lightweighting Goals Simulation plays a major role in helping manufacturers easily crossover to lightweight materials and manufacturing processes. In the latest release, Moldex3D continues its technology leadership in fiber composites simulation with the introduction of flow-fiber coupling analysis, which empowers engineers to more accurately capture the anisotropic flow behavior induced by fiber orientation. Composite components that deal with high concentration of fibers and demand high accuracy will greatly benefit from this novel coupling method. Moldex3D fiber orientation analysis with R17 now supports a new filler type—flat fibers to enable greater design freedom and help achieve better mechanical properties and improved dimensional stability. "Smart Engineering - Smart Processing" on Stand 14 / C32 In terms of "Smart Engineering / Smart Processing - Intelligent product, process and tool development", SimpaTec will present innovative solution aspects for fast and reliable manufacturability analysis, verification and optimization of components taking into account all aspects of the manufacturing process and the manufacturing process tool concept in hall 14 / stand C32. The focus will be set on all CAx products of the SimpaTec product portfolio. Amongst other, the following will be shown: _ Digimat, a state-of-the-art material modeling technology that accelerates development processes for plastics, composites, and structures, bridges the gap between manufacturing and structural performance, and accurately predicts the non-linear micromechanical behavior of complex multiphase composites and structures. _ the help of T-SIM the complex manufacturing process of thermoforming, a forming process of thermoplastics characterized by large deformations of polymeric materials, can be visualized, analyzed and optimized. _ the production of hollow bodies made of thermoplastic materials, whose common feature is the inflation of a preform in a forming blow mold, the blow molding process can be imaged and optimized with B-SIM. _ the leading CAD software suite with 3D_Evolution ©, 3D_Analyzer and 4D_Additive, designed to work together in multi-CAD environments, guarantees a seamless, integrated process and optimal 3D printing. SimpaTec, operating since 2004, offers professional engineering services and support for the development and optimization of injection molding components in every stage of the process. Convince yourself how SimpaTec can be a competent partner for the plastics processing industry enabling your way to product and process optimization as short and efficiently as possible by combining high-quality simulation and customer-oriented consulting services. Interested? We look forward to welcoming you at our stand at K (hall 13, stand 13/A94 and hall 14, stand C32) to “clink glasses” with customers, business partners and all booth visitors to duly "celebrate" the 15th company anniversary! Cheers!!!
The term “how time flies!” fits perfectly. It almost seems like yesterday that Cristoph Hinse, Managing Director and former then CEO Dr. Reinhard Haag, who sadly passed away in August 2012, decided to channel their independent professional commitment in the plastics sector to found SimpaTec GmbH in Aachen. Believe it or not but this was in 2004 and SimpaTec, now one of the leading engineering and software companies for the plastics processing industry, has the pleasure to celebrate its 15th anniversary this year and proudly looks back onto one and half decades of experts’ knowledge and support to develop and optimize processes, components and tools. How it all began … Having the well-thought-through concept and appropriate tool ‘so to speak’ aboard, the first step lead the two pioneers to the “AGIT” (Aachener Gesellschaft für Innovation und Technologietransfer mbH) for start-up consultancy meetings and to develop a safe and sound business plan. Even after 15 years Miss Havva Coskun-Dogan, Authorized Representative from the company, remembers their get-togethers as though it were yesterday and recaps as follows: “Both men were not blue-eyed "beginners", they understood their subject very well and could prove some years of professional experience. Furthermore, the players of the market were well-known to the two gentlemen and the supplier’s as well as the customer side were also familiar to them. My questions, which really went into the nitty gritty bits, could all be answered in detail. On the basis of this first interview I could see that in addition to the motivation and the profound industry knowledge, there was also the willingness and openness to work on the entrepreneurial topics. These were three very important prerequisites that were fulfilled for a successful foundation. I am very pleased that SimpaTec GmbH has grown steadily since its foundation, and that we can count on it to be a down-to-earth, sustainable, reliable and innovative company in our region and beyond the borders.” Getting started … Designers must often make quality and cost conscious decisions at short notice before the final component is produced. It is essential to use the appropriate tool in order to effectively use ones resources regarding analysis, assessment and review one’s component ideas. In search of such a capable tool which precisely displays the design and optimization of the injection molding process realistically and reliably, first contacts with CoreTech System Co., Ltd, software pioneer and manufacturer of Moldex3D, were made. The decision was the absolute right one, today it is the market leading 3D CAE software tool in the plastic injection molding industry Dr. Venny Yang, President of CoreTech System Co., Ltd, remembers the first business encounters with a smile on his face and SimpaTec would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his kind words to this special occasion: “Congratulations to SimpaTec on reaching this significant milestone—15 years of serving as a world expert on plastics engineering simulation! SimpaTec has pioneered the application of Moldex3D’s simulation solutions to help companies tackle the most complex challenges of plastics design and manufacturing, enabling companies to leverage smart manufacturing solutions to respond rapidly and effectively in the ever-evolving manufacturing environment. We believe that our joint efforts will continue to benefit companies in the manufacturing sector and help them drive growth and stay competitive in global markets. SimpaTec is truly a valued partner that is fully committed to Moldex3D’s success. Looking back on our journey to transform traditional 2.5D simulation into revolutionary true 3D technology—which once was described as “mission impossible”—the journey is filled with hard work and perseverance and it would not have been possible without SimpaTec’s dedication and support. Once again, on behalf of the Moldex3D Team, we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate SimpaTec on their milestone of 15 years in the plastics engineering industry, and we look forward to continuing a trusted and fruitful partnership with SimpaTec in the next 15 years and beyond.” Spot on - First customers stepping aboard One of SimpaTec’s philosophies is to place the customers into the limelight and assist with its expertise, experience, ambition and the complete overview in the use of state-of-the-art software technologies to define new standards in the holistic development and optimization of processes, components and tools. 15 years is a time span which is truly paved with more than one memorable milestone but the ones, which will definitely not be forgotten, are when the first customers stepped aboard. Thinking back surely creates emotional moments. Thanks to Prof. Dr. med. Henning Stoll, then IKT, and also Dr. Daniel C. Attanasio, at the time working at Daimler AG, for not only placing their trust into the then version R8 of Moldex3D but also into the entire SimpaTec team. Numerous customers, nationally and internationally from the most diverse industries followed these pioneers, today SimpaTec looks with pride on a steadily growing circle of customers. Spot on – Corporate scripts SimpaTec’s corporate identity had different “faces” throughout the years and adapted perfectly to the changes of time and was also somewhat a trailblazer for the industry. Initially, engineer related and technically devised, one then had the courage to take on more emotional, bold and later even adventurous, heroic paths. Unforgettable and quite polarizing the market still remembers such motives as for example "simulation wrapped as a work of art" (2010, picture left) or the superheroes - Miss Moldex, Mr. SIM, Mr. X ... in their role as an "effective task force" (2013). Latest CI rumors have it to be somewhat exploring the movie world ... But no matter in which scenario SimpaTec operates, the script remains, the call to everyone – to overcome barriers, to think beyond ones borders and conquer new horizons no matter how bold they appear. Break your limits! 2012 – Sad moments … Sad moments unfortunately also had an impact on the 15 years company history. Unexpectedly, and forever unforgotten, Dr. Reinhard Haag died on August 29, 2012 after a long, serious illness at the age of 51. That "the future of the German industry lies in high-quality plastic parts that cannot be produced without simulation," was something Dr. Reinhard Haag recognized very early and he founded SimpaTec GmbH in Aachen in 2004 together with his business partner and friend Cristoph Hinse. Due to his dedication, energy and perseverance, he has been instrumental in making SimpaTec one of the leading engineering and software companies for the plastics processing industry. Dr. Haag will always be remembered by SimpaTec as a professional simulation expert, pioneer and visionary with a generous heart. Spot on - Activity scenes and locations Traditionally aiming to provide high-quality content, SimpaTec provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on the latest developments, functionalities and tips & tricks covering the entire range of plastic-specific issues relating to tool, product and process optimization, at seminars, trainings, trade fairs, conferences or annual Usermeetings. Many venues have been arranged, induced and lived by SimpaTec over the last few years. Thematically, not only the simulation software tools of SimpaTec's extensive product portfolio are at the center of the approximately 150 to 200 events per year. For example, since 2012 SimpaTec has organized the successful seminar series "BIMS" for Prof. Dr. med. Vito Leo exclusively for the Germanspeaking countries. “A very large part of my professional career has been devoted to the injection molding process and its modelling and simulation. Over the years, I met many professionals in the field, customers, suppliers, competitors or fellow specialists. Once in a while, you end up finding someone with whom you have a strong link, and the professional relation also becomes a true friendship. Having met Cristoph Hinse at various occasions, and at one time, having spent two full days in a Moldex3D training session with him, we quickly realized that we had to find a way to work together. Since 2012, SimpaTec has been organizing the "BIMS Seminars Series" for a better understanding of the injection molding process and the mechanical properties of thermoplastics. Many interesting and successful sessions have taken place so far. In future we want to hold further seminars together to give even more participants the key to success for the optimal design of plastic components (BIMS 1), material selection, component design and component performance (BIMS 2). The expansion of the BIMS series with further specialist topics is being considered and already in progress. " Spot on - 15 years - what a party it was and still is Inseparable from the company's 15-year history, are, of course, the Usermeetings. Today, the SimpaTec Usermeetings, alternating yearly as Germanspeaking and International, are an integral part of the events calendar and an indispensable means of communication with the ever-growing group of customers. In 2010, around 30 participants followed the first invitation to the event, taking place in Aachen at "Schloss Rahe", the former headquarters of SimpaTec. In March 2019, more than 150 participants took part in the SimpaTec International Usermeeting at the Zeche Zollverein in Essen. This shows that SimpaTec has steadily and continuously refined and expanded its sense for having the perfect balance of content, discussion opportunities and an appealing supporting program. The unique industrial and technically affiliated location didn’t only offer the perfect environment to introduce the completely NEW concept, namely to present the entire CAx product range of SimpaTec at a Usermeeting, but was also the perfect ambience to celebrate the 15-year company anniversary in a worthy and extensive manner. According to the motto "LET'S CELEBRATE", the festive evening had something in store for everybody: a very special time journey into the historical industrial past of the former coalmine or the “oh so funny” former coal miner who told inside stories which brought tears of laughter to everyone’s eyes and the delicious culinary treats strengthened everybody for the undisputed highlight of the evening - the "Billy Boyz". The band really shook up the crowd with their great live music and encouraged the one or the other to loosen up and shake their hips on the dancefloor. The icing on the cake, literally speaking, was presented by Christoph Hinse, Managing Director, who had the honor to officially cut the cake, which was especially baked and labeled with 15 years SimpaTec – yummy yummy! Let’s Party! SimpaTec continues to party - whether it being at MiDay Germany on September 17, 2019 in Balingen or in October at K 2019 in Dusseldorf (hall 13, booth 13/A94) - and is already looking forward to “clink glasses” with customers, business partners and all booth visitors to duly "celebrate" the 15th company anniversary! Cheers!!
To us, you are in the limelight. We gladly assist you. Overcome barriers, think beyond your own borders, conquer new horizons, no matter how bold they may seem. Break your limits! Since 15 years, SimpaTec has been your core contact and with our competence, experience, ambition and the use of the latest software technologies, we mutually help to define new standards in the holistic development and optimization of processes, components and tools. Your project is our project.
With the new release of Moldex3D R17 the capabilities of simulation for injection molding have been further extended. SimpaTec is proud to announce that the latest version has numerous new features and novelties which provide more comprehensive and realistic simulations to help close the gap between the physical and virtual worlds. The completely new user interface and the unified simulation workflow allow users to gain deeper insights into product performance a lot faster and thus accelerating the decision-making process. In addition, to tackling the ever-growing demand for lightweight components in the automotive and aerospace sectors, Moldex3D R17 offers significant improvements in composites simulation solutions to meet various manufacturing needs. SIMULATE REAL WORLD MACHINE RESPONSE A great deal of development effort has been put into bringing simulation one step closer to real-world manufacturing. The endurance payed off - Moldex3D R17 introduces new and enhanced skills to integrate physical molding into the virtual world, enabling the simulation software to better capture crucial information from the physical world. The software allows users to consider the dynamic machine response of an injection molding machine to ensure that the optimized processing conditions obtained from the analysis can be directly applied on the shop floor, bridging the gap between simulation and manufacturing. Additionally, to machine characteristics, Moldex3D’s barrel compression functionality provides a more realistic prediction of material behaviors by simulating the actual compression behavior of melts inside the barrel and the nozzle, which empowers engineers to take into account the effect of material compressibility when injecting into the cavity, generating a more accurate injection pressure prediction. SimpaTec is very eager to distribute the new release to their customers which is scheduled for summer this year.
On March 25 and 26, 2019, more than 150 users joined SimpaTec ‘s International Usermeeting at the UNESCO World Heritage "Zollverein", Essen, Germany to be part of an exceptional “GETTOGETHER”! Why exceptional? Well, the unique historical and at the same time technically affiliated locational offered perfect surroundings to introduce the completely NEW concept, namely covering the entire range of CAx products which allowed for more content and opportunity for information exchange, knowledge development and discussions, all of which took place under the “cloak” of “SimpaTec ‘s 15 year anniversary” – thus truly extraordinary! COMPLETELY NEW CONCEPT In parallel tailor-made sessions the auditorium had the opportunity to impressively and in detail listen to high-caliber presentations and to gain insights into the latest developments of simulation technology, interesting aspects of theory-practice comparisons as well as suggestions of how various simulation tools, such as Moldex3D, Digimat, T-SIM, 3D_Analyzer, 3D_Evolution and 4D_Additive can be beneficial in helping to cope with the daily professional challenges. Expert conversations and knowledge transfer Selected companies presented their latest product developments in the accompanying exhibition area. A sincere thank you to ALLOD Werkstoff GmbH & Co. KG, CONTURA MTC GmbH, CT CoreTechnolgie GmbH, DECKERFORM, Efficient Energy GmbH, HASCO Hasenclever GmbH + Co KG, STM Stahl Handels GmbH and Volume Graphics GmbH for offering additional knowledge enhancement during the Usermeeting and for their commitment and friendly support prior to the event. SOCIAL BALANCE Being a former coal mine, the “Zeche Zollverein” offered the perfect opportunity to initiate the social program by taking the participants on a special journey back into the historical early days of coal mining. Rising from the deepest depths the social evening, this year labeled with the 15-year company anniversary, gave sufficient possibilities to enjoy culinary goodies with great live music – tempting the one or the other to shake their hips on the dancefloor. The next Germanspeaking SimpaTec Usermeeting will take place in in Bamberg on March 24 and 25, 2020 to which SimpaTec will invite their users in due time.
SmartDO is a multidisciplinary design optimization software, based on the Direct Global Search technology developed and marketed by FEA-Opt Technology. SmartDO specialized in the CAE-Based optimization, such as CAE (computer-aided engineering), FEA (finite element analysis), CAD (computer-aided design), CFD (Computational fluid dynamics) and automatic control, with application on various physics phenomena. It is both GUI and scripting driven, allowed to be integrated with almost any kind of CAD/CAE and in-house codes. SmartDO focuses on the direct global optimization solver, which does not need much parametric study and tweaking on the solver parameter. Because of this, SmartDO has been frequently customized as the push-button expert system. Process integration SmartDO uses both GUI and scripting-based interface to integrate with the 3rd party software. The GUI includes general operation of SmartDO and package specific linking interface, called the SmartLink. Smartlink can link with 3rd party CAE software, such as ANSYS Workbench. The user can cross-link any parameters in ANSYS Workbench to any design parameters in SmartDO, such as design variables, objective function, and constraints, and SmartDO will usually solve the problem well with the default settings. The scripting interface in SmartDO is based on Tcl/Tk shell. This makes SmartDO able to link with almost any kind of 3rd party software and in-house code. SmartDO comes with the SmartScripting GUI, for generating Tcl/Tk script automatically. The user can create script by answering questions in the SmartScripting GUI, and SmartScripting will generate Tcl/Tkscripts for the user. The flexible scripting interface allows SmartDO to be customized as a push-button automatic design system. Design optimization SmartDO uses the Direct Global Search methodology to achieve global optimization, including both Gradient-Based Nonlinear programming and Genetic Algorithm based stochastic programming. These two approaches can also be combined or mixed to solve specific problems. For all the solvers in SmartDO, there is no theoretical and/or coding restriction on the number of design variables and/or constraints. SmartDO can start from an infeasible design point, pushing the design into the feasible domain first, and then proceed with optimization. Applications SmartDO has been widely applied on the industry design and control since 1995. The disciplines and physics phenomena includes. _Structure _ CFD _ Heat Flow _ Heat Transfer _ Crashworthiness _ Structural/Thermal/Electronic Coupled _ Automatic Control
A SCARCE week left ... to our International SimpaTec Usermeeting and our COMPANY JUBILEE!! We are very excited to welcome you to the UNESCO-World Heritage „Zollverein premises. A perfect location to not only share our fruitful two-day event with you, including state-of-the-art technical contributions covering the entire field of our CAx products, workshops and an utmost interesting exhibition area with selected companies, but also to CELEBRATE SimpaTec’s 15th ANNIVERSARY!! We are looking forward to a chummy evening and to a CHEERIO or two!. Take an in-depth look! _ Details and Agenda.pdf _ More information
Due to the great response and the already registered number of more than 100 participants, we have extended the registration deadline of our International SimpaTec Usermeeting to: March 14, 2019 This is your prolonged opportunity to experience all our CAx products consolidated. The focus of the two-day event will not only be set on Moldex3D, the tool for simulating and optimizing injection molding processes but on the entire field of our CAx products. Users of Digimat, T-SIM and 3D_Evolution | 3D_Analyzer | 4D_Additives are also cordially invited. The conference language is English. Special technical contributions, workshops and the exclusive and wide-ranging exhibition area of selected companies will give you extensive possibilities to bring yourself up-to-date. Curious? Look here for more details and registration!
Speaker: Ruben Paulig, Senior Development Engineer, Kiefel GmbH Presentation: " Thermoforming simulation for automotive interior components - making feasibility analysis and risk assessment more efficient" When: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. and where: International SimpaTec Usermeeting 2019, Unesco World Heritage „Zollverein“, Essen, Germany Ruben Paulig, Senior Development Engineer for the automotive industry, will show the auditorium how simulation can make a significant contribution to produce high-quality parts quickly and cost-effectively for thermoforming, laminating and IMG processes. Using the latest applications and current components, the possibilities and limits of these techniques will be explained and cost potentials presented. In addition, it will be shown how sample plates can be used to provide a visual and haptic impression of the grain extract. In combination with the simulation results, a quality assessment becomes possible already during component development. Thus, a feasibility analysis and risk assessment is already possible in the design phase. Professional background: he completed his plastics engineering studies in Rosenheim. Today his responsibility holds all tasks of being the Senior Development Engineer for the automotive industry and his future challenges include the simulation of gripper system assisted vacuum- and pressing laminating of foil precuts. Surely a MUST not to be missed! _ Details and registration
Speaker: Philipp Land, Research Assistant, University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück Presentation: "Integrative simulation of fiber reinforced plastics: current research results" When: Monday, March 25, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. and where: International SimpaTec Usermeeting 2019, Unesco World Heritage „Zollverein“, Essen, Germany We are delighted to announce Philipp Land, Research Assistant University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück, as a speaker at our International SimpaTec Usermeeting 2019. His is going to introduce the project LightConnect, which deals with the substitution of an aluminum strut mount by fiber-reinforced plastics. Afterwards the focus is on the usage of Digimat in the project and the research: material calibration, combination of injection molding with fiber-tapes and the strut mount development. Professional background: having successfully completed his master degree at the University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück in material technology he is now a research assistant for plastics simulation and fiber composites at their laboratory and in charge of the integrative simulation of short- and long fiber reinforced plastics in combination with thermoplastic organotapes and –sheets. Truly a highlight not to be missed! _ Details and registration
Speaker: Sebastian Daute, Project Engineer, Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid Presentation: “Simulation is possible for everybody, or not? Nowadays weld line issues” When: Monday, March 25, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. and where: International SimpaTec Usermeeting 2019, Unesco World Heritage „Zollverein“, Essen, Germany We are glad to welcome Sebastian Daute, Project Engineer at the Kunststoff-Institute Lüdenscheid, as a speaker at our International SimpaTec Usermeeting 2019. His contribution will give interesting insights into the customary expiry of a service project at KIMW. The simulation of weld lines positions has been state-of-the-art for a long time. Unfortunately, it often comes to divergences between theory and practice. By presenting examples Mr. Daute will indicate the difficulties which can lead to such divergences. Professional background: Sebastian Daute startet his education as an orthopaedic technician, later continued with a bachelor degree in Automotive Engineering at the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences in Iserlohn. Today his main tasks include variothermal assignments, the support of serial production projects for companies in Europe as well as the research of new heat and cool technologies for injection molding processes This special occasion is not to be missed! _ Details and registration
Speaker: Reiner Westhoff, Managing Director, Contura MTC GmbH Presentation: "Conformal cooling - a must have for variothermal injection molding processes?” When: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. and where: International SimpaTec Usermeeting 2019, Unesco World Heritage „Zollverein“, Essen, Germany We proudly announce Reiner Westhoff, Managing Director of Contura MTC GmbH, as a speaker at our Int. UM 2019. His presentation will give in-depth insights into the physical basics of heat/cool processes that are based on liquid media flow regarding special requirements to the waterlines of the mold inserts. Waterline layouts that follow these requirements insure fast cycle times with low power consumption for all typical scopes of application for this technology. These typical scopes of application are accompanied with practical examples and show that the heating/cooling technology is an excellent solution provider for a huge number of challenging applications in the injection molding industry. Professional background: Reiner Westhoff successfully completed his studies of plastics engineering and is mainly responsible for project management & development. Extremely good reasons not to miss this special occasion! Get acquainted with the AGENDA and sign up now! _ Details and registration
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Vito Leo, physicist for the largest chemical company in Belgium Presentation: "Revisiting the detailed role of anisotropy on various warpage aspects". When: Monday, March 25, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. and where: International SimpaTec Usermeeting 2019, Unesco World Heritage „Zollverein“, Essen, Germany Prof. Dr. Vito LEO is a physicist by training, with more than 35 years of experience in the field of Polymer Processing and works for the largest chemical company in Belgium providing. He also teaches a second Master’s course at ULB/VUB (Brussels University), to students of the Engineering Faculty. Since 2000, he gives training courses in the plastic industry and has been particularly active in the field of Injection Molding of Thermoplastics and the use of Finite Element Numerical Simulation of this process, and currently works more in the field of Mechanical performance of plastics. Curious? Take a closer look and sign up now!
As of now, product-specific support email addresses are available. Your request is thus directly channeled and can be processed efficiently in the shortest possible way. Moldex3D: support.moldex3d(at)simpatec.com 3D-Evolution, 3D_Analyzer + 4D_Additive: support.cad(at)simpatec.com MSC.Software: support.fea(at)simpatec.com T-SIM und B-SIM: support.t-sim(at)simpatec.com support.b-sim(at)simpatec.com
Blending does it! PRACTICE - THEORY - TRADITION - INTERNATIONAL. We are delighted to be able to offer high-caliber contributions from the Moldex3D user group to the participants of our International SimpaTec Usermeeting. Technically based simulation analysis, practical examples and experiences regarding topics such as weld line problems, fiber orientation, pressure losses in hot runner systems, properties of thermosets, HP-RTM processes and much more are to be expected. Seasoned with a bit of theory well dosed by dr. Vito Leo - he will give a short theoretical insight into the topic "anisotropy and distortion" -, TRADITION - the always eagerly awaited presentation from Venny Yang, on all future-relevant news and development projects for Moldex3D, in addition promises the international component all being an extremely interesting and exciting range of presentations. Curious? Arrange your individual conference program and sign up now!
GO FOR IT!! Experience our top event in a NEW LOOK AND FEEL!! 5% early bird discount for registrations before January 15, 2019 International Simpatec Usermeeting March 25 and 26, 2019 Unesco World Heritage, Essen, Germany ALL SOLUTIONS NOW UNDER ONE ROOF!! For the first time, the focus of the two-day event will not only be set on Moldex3D, the tool for simulating and optimizing injection molding processes but on the entire field of our CAx products. Users of Digimat, T-SIM, B-SIM and 3D_Evolution | 3D_Analyzer | 4D_Additives are also cordially invited. The conference language is English. CATCH UP regarding up-to-date topics in special technical contributions, workshops and the exclusive and wide-ranging exhibition area of selected companies. A special thank you for the ‘bold’ ones For those of you who are keen to share your experience in form of a presentation they will receive one day participation free of charge! Curious? Arrange your individual conference program and sign up now!
Far more than 2,000 satisfied participants confirm that we are to continue the BIMS seminar series ('Understanding Injection Molding of Thermoplastics' and 'Understanding of the Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastics') under the patronage of Prof. Vito Leo in Germany. The participants of the last events in Jagsthausen from November 20 to 23, 2018 were more than impressed, how Prof. Vito Leo succeeds to convey in a clear understandable way the connections and mechanisms of complex injection molding processes using simple words and a minimum of mathematics. "A top-class expert training that represents real added value. Such a deep understanding is rarely conveyed." << Frank Schroeter, TE Connectivity >> "An eye-opening experience" skilfully and memorably conveyed with many insights that can be applied to problems in everyday working life. " << Verena Keil, TE Connectivity >> "A very good opportunity to deepen ones knowledge in the field of injection molding." << Festool GmbH >> "Prof. Vito Leo is not only an outstanding specialist in the field of plastics, but he is also able to explain complex facts comprehensibly." << Bachmann Technology GmbH & Co. KG >> "The BIMS seminar provides a compact entry to deal with the injection molding process far off from the usual literature. In the very intensive 2 day seminar you get a good overview of what is really important in injection molding from a physical point of view." << Anton Stöhr, ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH >> "The seminar gives a good insight into the processes involved when it comes to failure of plastics at the molecular level. The seminar materials are well prepared and suitable for repetition in self-study." << Autoliv >> We are very pleased to be able to offer you further BIMS 1 and BIMS 2 dates exclusively in Germany.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a good start for 2019. Thank you for your trust and the pleasant cooperation throughtout the last year and we certainly look forward to lots of nice events and your requests for the upcoming year. All the best, lots of joy, happiness and health, Your SimpaTec team
SimpaTec is proud to announce that approx. 200 hundred racing enthusiasts took part in the Carrera Challenge at our FAKUMA booth this year. Women, men, young and old all tried to beat their opponent and the clock in tough battles throughout the event. It is hard to believe but it was not until the last day that the decision was made: our YOUNGEST driver was by far the FASTEST!!! The ‘good luck fairy’ was definitely on her side. She is now enjoying the jackpot prize and taking on her own challenge … including a first ‘purring’ fan!
In March, more precisely again on March 25 and 26, 2019, SimpaTec, competent partner in the holistic development and optimization of injection molded components, invites all users to the International SimpaTec User Meeting in the UNESCO World Heritage "Zollverein", Essen, Germany. Traditionally, our annual usermeetings have a high priority. The popularity and the consistently positive response from the circle of participants in recent years shows to thoroughly and steadily expand this path. Thus, FOR THE FIRST TIME, users can look forward to a completely new concept, which offers even more content and space for information exchange and discussions. The focus of the two-day event will be set on practice-oriented technical contributions by our users. However, the topics this time include the entire scope of SimpaTec’s CAx products. The presentations are going to be held in parallel sessions for the entire group of participants. A particular emphasis will be set on Moldex3D, but also users of Digimat, T-SIM, B-SIM and 3D_Evolution | 3_Analyzer | 4D_Additive are cordially invited to catch up in separate topic-specific presentations, workshops and discussions. The conference language is English. CAx Products: Moldex3D – Reliable, consistent and accurate results Moldex3D is the leading 3D CAE software solution for the design and optimization of injection molding processes and provides reliable, consistent and accurate results from the initial development stage to final component manufacturing. Digimat - Non-linear, multiscale material & structure modeling and additive manufacturing Digimat is a state-of-the-art material modeling technology that accelerates the development of plastics, composites and structures. The gap between manufacturing and structural performance is bridged and the non-linear micromechanical behavior of complex multiphase composites and structures is accurately predicted. (Digimat is a registered trademark of MSC Software Belgium S.A.) T-SIM – Thermoforming Simulation T-SIM is the simulation tool for modeling the complex manufacturing process of thermoforming, a forming process for thermoplastics characterized by large deformations of polymeric materials. (T-SIM is a registered trademark of Accuform‚ Czech Republic) B-SIM – Blow Molding Simulation B-SIM is a software package to visualize and simulate blow molding. Manufacturing processes where thermoplastic preforms are stretched or squeezed and inflated into a mold cavity. (B-SIM is a registered trademark of Accuform‚ Czech Republic) 3D_Evolution / 3D-Analyzer / 4D_Additive 3D_Evolution©, 3D_Analyzer and 4D_Additive - the leading software suite for collaboration in multi-CAD environments, designed for a seamless, integrated process and ideal 3D printing. Automatic healing as well as specific repair functions allow simple corrections of design errors. (3D_Evolution©, 3D_Analyzer und 4D_Additive are registered trademarks of CT CoreTechnologie, Germany.) An accompanying exhibition section will again be part of the event and rounds off the conference program. Selected companies will have the opportunity to present their latest product developments and trends there. SimpaTec is extremely pleased about the involvement regarding the exhibitor area and already wants to express a thank you for the friendly support and the additional offer of enhancement of knowledge available for the participants. Interested? Then arrange your own conference program and register here:
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Use our material characterization services for thermoplastics and thermosets to get precise and accurate material data for reliable CAE analysis. Decide now for material determination and benefit from the full scope of services at a special price. This special offer is valid until December 31, 2018. Interested in this special offer? Please contact us: + 49 (0)241-565 276-0 or send us an email to info@simpatec.com . We gladly assist you with any questions you may have.
Practice-oriented contributions performed by the circle of users will be the center of attention at the two-day event. It will be interesting to see which experiences, insights or suggestions for the daily use of the simulation tool will be revealed to the auditorium. One highlight will be on the expected new features of the simulation tools Moldex3D, T-SIM, B-SIM, digimat and 3D_Evolution. Introduced are new developments, features and practical tips in the implementation and use of the above mentioned CAx simulation products, but the main focus is -for sure- on Moldex3D and the significant improvements in functionality and handling in the new version. Thematic workshops and an accompanying exhibition area will round off the conference program like last year. SimpaTec is extremely pleased about the comitment of their exhibitors and we would like to thank in advance for the friendly support and for the additional knowledge enhancement offered to the participants. Conference language is English.
With competence, experience, ambition and the use of the latest software technologies, SimpaTec mutually sets new standards in the holistic development and optimization of processes, components and tools. Moldex3D is the no. 1 software solution for the design and optimization of injection molding providing reliable, consistent and accurate results for the part, tool and process optimization. The latest version R16 has a stag full of high-performance features and modules which are driven primarily by customer’s feedback and which will substantially help part designers and mold makers to efficiently and effectively master their daily work.
With a smiling and weeping eye we look back to last weeks FAKUMA. Smiling, because the fair has been extremely successful for us. At this point a big THANK YOU to all the visitors who visited our stand A5-5003 and contributed significantly to the success of the event. Weeping, as the days passed so quickly and we had to usher in the "BYE BYE" faster than we wanted to. But, as the saying goes: "we will be back! We already look forward to welcoming you at Lake Constance in 2020.
Fakuma is still in full swing and we are very happy about the numerous, interested every day visitors at our booth in hall A5-5003.
Numerous visitors are appreciating the possibility to hold various technical discussions accompanied by the race athmosphere at SimpaTec's booth A5-5003 ...
Gangways filled quickly at the FAKUMA fair shortly after the event was offically opened on October 16, 2018 in Friedrichshafen. The visitors instantly took great interest in SimpaTec's booth A5-5003 informing themselves casually and comprehensively about all the latest developments and trends in injection molding simulation!
SimpaTec successfully invited to its event series MiDay (Molding Innovation Day) on September 18, 2018 into the „Stadthalle Balingen“. More than 200 interested participants followed the invitation. Innovations in tool and mold making were the thematic guide throughout the entire event and provided extensive overview and insights of the potential and prospects of future-oriented manufacturing processes. The concept of the event is popular: "It's just the right combination of theory and practice - subject-specific technical contributions, additional information in the exhibitor area - and enough space and scope for direct discussions and clarifications of open questions“ notes Cristoph Hinse, General Manager of SimpaTec. "The personal contact and communication between the interested parties, exhibitors and speakers is particularly important to us. Therefore, we are extremely pleased about the lively interactions which took place throughout the entire event between the more than 200 participants. The positive feedback from the circle of attendees shows us that our MiDay Germany 2018 offered exactly the right balance between content, discussion and exchange of information on the subject of innovative tool making. " Broad opportunities regarding information and suggestions of how to practically master the everyday professional challenges were given. During the lecture program professional experts provided sufficient room for discussion material, for example how to make the right decision for optimum mold temperature control, how to optimally operate cooling and temperature control circuits, how to optimize technology and costs in tool design, and what contribution the simulation analysis and evaluation of your tool provides. Potential, perspectives but also the current use of future-oriented technologies in tool and mold making was the common thread throughout the individual technical contributions of the agenda. The accompanying exhibition area was a welcome opportunity for the participants to address any open questions instantly and to discuss them in detail. Renowned companies of the industry such as 3DSystems Software GmbH, Borgware GmbH, CemeCon Scandinavia A / S, Contura MTC, DECKERFORM Injection GmbH - TOYO Germany, Efficient Energy GmbH, GOM GmbH, gwk Gesellschaft Wärme Kältetechnik mbH, HiTeCH AG, Hofmann - your impulse generator, HRSflow GmbH, Ingenieurbüro Hannebaum, Jell GmbH & Co. KG, Kunststoffinstitut Lüdenscheid GmbH, KUTENO, Meusburger Georg GmbH & Co. KG, Nonnenmann GmbH, Parsenovis, P + H Engineering GmbH & Co. KG, Plexpert GmbH, RWP, Stemke Cooling Systems GmbH, STM Stahl Service Center GmbH, Trumpf Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH, Volume Graphics GmbH, Uddeholm and Wenz Kunststoff GmbH & Co. KG presented their latest products and themed development trends. Being ahead of time - already knowing what is going to be required tomorrow. Be part of the successful event concept and already note down the date for our next MiDay Germany taking place on September 17, 2019 in the Stadthalle Balingen. Break your limits.
There was also something to WIN on our MiDay !! THANK YOU once again to all participants!
We are very proud to announce that more than 200 participants joined our MiDay Germany in Balingen on September 18, 2018 and we are really happy about the extremely positive feedback from attendees. Special thanks also once again to our exhibitors and speakers, whose presence and commitment on-site made a significant contribution to the success of the event. Thank you for a great 'show' and we hope everybody got home safe and sound! Goodbye for now but hoping to see you again: same city, same location on September 17, 2019!!
The consistently very well-attended presentations at the MiDay Balingen spoke for a balanced, interesting agenda ...
During the entire event and also during the breaks, the participants extensively used the personal contact to exchange information and gather inside knowledge from the approx. 30 renowned companies, who presented their products and current trends within the exhibitor area. At this point another sincere 'thank you' to all our exhibitors: 3DSystems Software GmbH, Borgware GmbH, CemeCon Scandinavia A/S, Contura MTC, DECKERFORM lnjection GmbH - TOYO Deutschland, Efficient Energy GmbH, GOM GmbH, gwk Gesellschaft Wärme Kältetechnik mbH, HiTeCH AG, Hofmann - Ihr Impulsgeber, HRSflow GmbH, IngenieurBüro Hannebaum, Jell GmbH & Co. KG., Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid GmbH, KUTENO, Meusburger Georg GmbH & Co KG, Nonnenmann GmbH, Parsenovis, P+H Engineering GmbH & Co. KG, Plexpert GmbH, RWP, Stemke Cooling Systems GmbH, STM Stahl Service Center GmbH, Trumpf Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH, Volume Graphics GmbH, Uddeholm und Wenz Kunststoff GmbH & Co. KG.
Immediately, after the first "gong stroke", which symbolized the official start of the MiDay, the auditoriums increasingly filled and the visitors listened to the speakers contributions in an extremely tense and attentive manner ...
READY to GO ... shortly bevor 'ringing the bell' for our MiDay Germany in Balingen on September 18, 2018 ...
The 'Stadthalle Balingen' enjoying the last rays of sunshine on our arrival for our MiDay Germany 2018 - a great, impressive location !!!
Sie kennen FLEXflow noch nicht? Dann laden wir Sie herzlich zu unserem Molding Innovation Day am 18. September 2018 in die Stadthalle Balingen ein. Erfahren Sie in dem Fachbeitrag „Signifikante Prozess- und Qualitätsverbesserung durch den Einsatz des servo-gesteuerten Heißkanalsystems FLEXflow“ von Herrn Stephan Berz, HRSflow GmbH, alles über die technischen Details und Einsatzmöglichkeiten während des gesamten Spritzgießprozesses. mittels des Nadelverschluss-Systems mit Servomotor. HRSflow, Division der italienischen INglass-Gruppe, ist ein weltweit tätiges Unternehmen, das Heißkanalsysteme für die Kunststoffindustrie entwickelt, herstellt und vertreibt und nahezu unmöglich umzusetzende Heißkanallösungen realisiert. Während der Top-Veranstaltung informieren Sie ferner anerkannte Spritzguss-Experten über Potenziale und Perspektiven „Innovativer Zukunftstechnologien im Werkzeugbau“. Hier geht es zur Agenda ... Nicht verpassen – dabei sein! Angesprochen und eingeladen sind alle am Thema “Innovative Spritzgusstechnologien” interessierten Personen, die neugierig sind und über innovative Zukunftstechnologien rundum informiert werden möchten. Melden Sie sich jetzt zu unserem MiDay an!
With competence, experience, ambition and the use of the latest software technologies, SimpaTec mutually sets new standards in the holistic development and optimization of processes, components and tools, and will again be present at the FAKUMA in Friedrichshafen, Germany with its own stand (Hall A5, Stand A5 5003). The trade fair celebrates its 25th anniversary in October and focuses on the comprehensive range of services for the overall development and optimization of components by using up-to-date software technologies. Moldex3D is the no. 1 software solution for the design and optimization of injection molding providing reliable, consistent and accurate results for the part, tool and process optimization. The new version R16 of Moldex3D has a stag full of new features and novelties which are driven primarily by customer’s feedback and which will substantially help part designers and mold makers to efficiently and effectively master their daily work whilst still achieving the best possible economic success. Totally new prediction options for RTM A great deal of thought and clever thinking has been put into the Moldex3D Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) simulation capabilities. For example, warp analysis for RTM parts is now supported and draping effects from LS-DYNA are considered to increase the simulation accuracy for high-quality RTM parts. Additionally, RTM pre- and post- processing platforms have become more intuitive and user-friendly in R16, and the opportunity is given to define ply groups, boundary conditions and material groups, and to visualize the ply orientation on each layer, delivering better structural performance. Hot Runner valve pin movement In the new release of Moldex3D the advanced hot runner analysis has been enhanced by supporting the simulation of valve pin movement, allowing users to take the influences of pin position and velocity into account during flow simulation. This can help validate the effectiveness of using pin movement technology to prevent flow marks and other cosmetic defects. Other important enhancements are the new triggers available when simulating valve gates. These include fill volume, timing (after V/P Switch) and Flow Front (by hot runner tip), and thus providing a considerable improvement in flexibility and accuracy in simulating the opening/closing of a valve gate.
Ist Spritzguss-Simulation mehr für Sie ist, als nur ein Hobby? Dann laden wir Sie herzlich zu unserem Molding Innovation Day Deutschland in die Stadthalle Balingen ein. Der besondere Fokus der Veranstaltung liegt auf dem Thema „Innovative Zukunftstechnologien im Werkzeugbau“. Während der Top-Veranstaltung informieren wir Sie über Potenziale und Perspektiven zukunftsweisender Fertigungsverfahren. Interessante, praxisorientierte Fachbeiträge, wie die Präsentation "Wirtschaftliche und nachhaltige Kunststoffproduktion: Durch vollelektrische Spritzgießmaschinen machbar?" von den Vortragenden Anna Tschacha und Sebastian Völk, DECKERFORM lnjection GmbH, eröffnen neue Erkenntnisse über zukünftige Aussichten und Möglichkeiten des Spritzgießens. Agenda - hier finden Sie weitere interessante Fachbeiträge ... Die DECKERFORM Firmengruppe arbeitet als international aktiver Innovationspartner für die kunststoffverarbeitende Industrie in den Leitungsbereichen Produktentwicklungen, Füllanalysen und Werkzeugkonstruktionen. Aufgrund der Kunststoffkompetenz, die sich DECKERFORM über die Jahre im Werkzeugbau aneignen konnte, bietet die Firma, neben kompetenten Produktentwicklungen und hochwertigen Spritzgießwerkzeugen, auch vollelektrische Spritzgießmaschinen des japanischen Herstellers TOYO mit Automationslösungen des französischen Herstellers SEPRO und diversen Peripheriegeräten an. Aktion - jetzt Teilnahme sichern!! Angesprochen und eingeladen sind alle am Thema “Innovative Spritzgusstechnologien” interessierten Personen, die es gern sportlich nehmen und sich gern mit Profis der Spritzguss-Simulation umgeben. Melden Sie sich jetzt zu unserem MiDay an!
Die richtige Temperatur ist entscheidend, nicht nur beim Genuss der allmorgendlichen Tasse Kaffee. Herzlich laden wir Sie am 18. September 2018 ein, unserem Referenten Herrn Carsten Jahn, Stemke Cooling Systems GmbH, aufmerksam zu zuhören, wenn er Sie auf unserem Molding Innovation Day Deutschland, über das Geheimnis der „eiskalten Espressotasse“ aufklärt. Erfahren Sie in seinem Fachbeitrag „Kältemittel - Kühlung im Kunststoffspritzguss“, wie selbst kleinste Bereiche -Kerne, Stege oder sonstige Formkonturen – gekühlt werden können oder wie ein zirkulierendes Kühlsystem die zyklusbestimmenden heißen Bereiche „Hotspots“ eliminiert. Die Stemke Cooling Systems GmbH ist Hersteller und Vertreiber von Kühlsystemen für Spritzgießwerkzeuge. Sie agiert als Ingenieurbüro und kombiniert das Kühlgerät mit der dazugehörigen intelligenten Regelung. Mittels Kältemittelkühlung werden Hotspots durch eine präzise und zielgerichtete Temperierung des Spritzgießwerkzeuges eliminiert, Kühlzeiten reduziert, die Prozess-Stabilität erhöht und deutliche Qualitätsverbesserungen am Bauteil werden möglich. Wir bedanken uns schon vorab für die außerordentlich freundliche Unterstützung von Herrn Jahn von der Stemke Cooling Systems GmbH und sind schon sehr auf seinen Fachbeitrag gespannt. Während der Top-Veranstaltung informieren Sie ferner anerkannte Spritzguss-Experten über Potenziale und Perspektiven „Innovativer Zukunftstechnologien im Werkzeugbau“. Hier geht es zur Agenda – überzeugen Sie sich selbst ... Genuss pur – heiß oder kalt! Angesprochen und eingeladen sind alle am Thema “Innovative Spritzgusstechnologien” interessierten Personen, die egal ob Sie Ihren lieber Kaffee heiß oder kalt mögen, neugierig sind und über innovative Zukunftstechnologien rundum informiert werden möchten. Melden Sie sich jetzt zu unserem MiDay an!
Every year SimpaTec invites to its event series MiDay (Molding Innovation Day). Venues are located in Europe, and interested participants already met in Linz (Austria) and Ghent (Belgium) this spring regarding the topic "Innovative Injection Molding Technologies". More than 170 participants followed SimpaTec's invitation. The event concept is popular: "It's just the right combination of theory and practice - subject-specific technical contributions, additional information in the exhibitor area - and enough space and scope for direct discussions and clarifications of open questions, which is especially important to us," notes Cristoph Hinse, Managing Director of SimpaTec. "The diligent selection of topics of the exhibitors presenting but also the appropriate ambience; it is worth it and our participants recognize that. We are very proud that this straightforward, open, unfussy event concept, which means so much to us - direct communication, incredibly interesting topics, proximity to the customers, to the market – very compact in one day - works." Innovative future technologies in tool making - MiDay Germany Soon it's time again!!! On September 18, 2018, SimpaTec invites to their next MiDay in southern Germany into the ‘Stadthalle Balingen’. This time the special focus will be set on "Innovative future technologies in tool making". All those who are interested in the topic and who would like to inform themselves about the latest findings, ideas, current expertise and about potentials and perspectives of future-oriented technologies in tool making from first-hand knowledge are invited. For further information and registration, please click HERE !!!
Share Your Project to Prove Simulation Matters! Have you completed a successful Moldex3D simulation project that you are really proud of? Looking for an opportunity to showcase how you made a tangible difference with Moldex3D to meet real world injection molding challenges? Look no further! Submit your Moldex3D project to the 2018 Moldex3D Global Innovation Talent Award, a plastics engineering simulation application contest hosted by CoreTech System (Moldex3D). Show off your great work to inspire others and win cash prizes! Got a project in mind? Enter now! The Moldex3D Global Innovation Talent Award is a CAE simulation application contest open to worldwide students and enterprises. The purpose of the Contest is to showcase and recognize innovative practices using Moldex3D solutions. More details about the entry requirements, categories, prizes, etc. can be found here. Good luck!!!
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Reaching new culinary hights and saving time is reality - with the Thermomix® from Vorwerk. By using a clever combination of simulation and innovative fluid injection technology, time-consuming iteration loops with the actual tool and expensive machining times for retracting the process window could be saved at the handle of the mixing bowl. We would like to thank Werkzeugbau Siegfried Hofmann GmbH, IKV Aachen and especially Vorwerk & Co. KG for the efficient cooperation. __Coverpage and article
SimpaTec is proud to announce the awaited new release R16 of Moldex3D. The new version has a stag full of new features and novelties which are driven primarily by customer’s feedback and which will substantially help part designers and mold makers to efficiently and effectively master their daily work whilst still achieving the best possible economic success. New Coupled Viscoelasticity-Flow Analysis Moldex3D R16 offers new Viscoelasticity-Flow (VE-Flow) Analysis, which uses a new type of coupling approach to realistically capture the real-world viscoelastic flow behaviors. The possibility of coupling viscoelasticity to flow enables more precise predictions of warpage, optical properties and flow-induced issues to meet strict quality demands and attain high precision parts.
This year’s MiDay Belgium took place on April 18, 2018 at the University Ghent and stood under a complete sunny spell. Not only because the sun ‘presented its friendly face’ throughout the entire event – which truly was the icing on the cake! - but mainly because of the consistent positive response from the participants, which also let us assess the event as a truly successful one. Center of attention was the accompanying exhibition area where renowned companies like GOM GmbH, Meusburger Georg GmbH & Co KG, gwk Gesellschaft Wärme Kältetechnik mbH, Stäubli Benelux and Contura MTC GmbH thoroughly and comprehensively introduced their latest products and themed development trends. Furthermore, they informed the audience in vividly presented practical presentations about topics like: __ Future-Oriented Injection Molding Technologies like Moldex3D, __ Capabilities of Moldex3D Material Testing LAB, __ Innovations in Polymer Processing, __ Evaluation of 3D Data from Simulation, CAD, 3D-Scan, __ Standardization – The critical competitive advantage in tool and mold making, __ Optimized mold temperature control, __ SMED and __ Conformal Cooling on the advance Our special thanks also goes to Prof. Dr. Ludwig Cardon and his team from the University Ghent for their kind hospitality and organizational support prior and during the event.
The exceptional ambience at the Hockenheimring added a special flair with a hint of racing atmosphere to this year's Germanspeaking Moldex3D Usermeeting. We, at SimpaTec, are extremely happy about the overall positive feedback which shows that we chose the right balance between content, discussion topics and the supporting program. A big thank you to everyone!!! A special thank you to our speakers, who contributed significantly to the content of the event with extremely informative, vivid and high-quality technical contributions. Impressively and in detail the auditorium was presented with insights into the latest developments within the simulation technology and interesting aspects of theory-practice comparisons, which are certainly useful in dealing with one's own professional challenges. Also a big thank you to our exhibitors gom, Kistler, Meusburger, Volume Graphics and Deckerform for their support on site and prior to the event.
Long awaited – proudly we present our SimpaTec Website with its new ‘look and feel’. An intense phase of resourceful creativity lies behind us. Lots of coffee and nerve nourishment helped us to sight, categorize and finalize the texts, images, movies and background information. There was a lot to do, but above all, it was a lot of fun seeing the new project come to life. We are already looking forward to your reactions, comments maybe also suggestions for improvement. Not everything will be perfect in the beginning, and the so called typo gremlin will most likely have struck here and there. Respectively, we are particularly pleased about attentive Argus eyes, which help us to spot quirks so we can fix them afterwards. We are thankful - that our coffee machine survived the so to speak ‘hot’ phase - to be able to pay more attention to the next project But most of all - for the great INTERNAL and EXTERNAL support Surf through, we are eagerly looking forward to your feedback. Break your limits. Have fun and GO!
Our next Germanspeaking Usermeeting will take place on March 13 and 14, 2018 at the Hockenheimring, Germany Practice-oriented contributions performed by the circle of users will be the center of attention at the two-day event. It will be interesting to see which experiences, insights or suggestions for the daily use of the simulation tool will be revealed to the auditorium. Another highlight will be on the expected new features of the upcoming Moldex3D version R16. Topics will include the new "Studio" user interface which was already introduced in the last release, but has undergone a completely redesigned workflow including a new look and feel, as well as numerous practical networking enhancements in BLM 3.0, which all promise significant improvements in functionality and handling. Thematic workshops and an accompanying exhibition area will round off the conference program like last year. SimpaTec is extremely pleased about the increase in exhibitors and we would like to thank Meusburger Georg GmbH & Co. KG, Deckerform Technologies GmbH, GOM GmbH, Volume Graphics GmbH and Kistler Instrumente GmbH in advance for the friendly support and for the additional knowledge enhancement offered to the participants.
SimpaTec reinforces its presence in Austria with its own Location. SimpaTec’s new home in Austria is located at the Industriezeile 35 at Linzer Hafen within the premises of the new shipyard - Technologiedock Linz. The new shipyard offers the perfect combination of unique office spaces situated directly at the harbor and has an established and successful network which is already a leading competence center for innovative IT companies across the country. The harbor of Linz itself is to be constantly redesigned and modernized in the upcoming coming years. The harbor district is thus one of the most important and exciting development areas of the city and is already of crucial importance for the economic region of Linz. "The decision for Linz was not difficult", confirms Marc Kurz, Branch Manager of Reutlingen and new Managing Director in Austria. "In recent years, Linz has increasingly developed into one of the technology centers in Austria. We believe this to be the ideal location to establish new business relationships and to steadily expand them. Of course, the proximity to our customers as well as the university's environment is of particular importance to us. These are ideal conditions to realize our ambitious future plans for the Austrian market." Marc Kurz will now also be responsible for the location in Linz. A consistent step within his career at SimpaTec so far. Already since February 2013, he has been supporting the SimpaTec team as a sales manager of the branch office in Reutlingen. His duties include administrative duties as an authorized representative as well as the competent support for customers in southern Germany and Switzerland. “With Marc Kurz we are extremely pleased to have found an experienced Managing Director with enormous expertise in technical sales, tool and mold construction technologies and - of course - injection molding simulation on site, "confirms Cristoph Hinse. “We wish him and us all the best for the new assignment in Austria and a lot of success."
"Break-your-limits-bag" cruises downhill ... Not long ago our BYL-Bag was seen in sunny Indonesia but now she is sliding down the snowcapped Austrian mountains :-) ! Send us your most interesting travel or everyday 'on the road' picture with our carrier bag and win! What exactly will not be revealed yet; ... we are happy to receive your photos. If you don't own a bag yet, please feel free to contact us.
SimpaTec is delighted to announce its close cooperation with e-Xstream engineering, a software and engineering services company which focuses on state-of-the-art multi-scale modeling of complex multi-phase composites materials and structures. Consequent decision for Cooperation Upholding the motto "Break the limits" - a corporate slogan and, above all, an invitation to everyone to wake up, to think beyond ones borders and to conquer new horizons - SimpaTec is proud to have been chosen to sell and support Digimat, alongside e-Xstream and its existing partners in the German and French speaking market. "The attentive views about the requirements of those markets are absolutely important to us. We are extremely anxious to see which limits we can positively influence in those areas”, confirms Cristoph Hinse, Managing Director of SimpaTec GmbH, with a wink. "We like to be close to all relevant market topics and we are sure to be able to intensify and qualify our activities enormously in the relevant market sectors."
The software is the perfect tool to display and analyze all common CAD formats. Equipped with a powerful graphic and a super-fast interface the 3D_Analyzer opens even large assemblies with impressive speed. Additionally, main functions such as PDQ analysis, component comparison, wall thickness analysis, collision detection and undercut analysis are displayed precisely and the easy import of neutral and native formats is supported smoothly. Interested? We are happy to inform you personally in more detail.
… is a professional tool that gives users the opportunity to systematically achieve optimal component geometries, tool and process parameters faster and more efficiently, based on existing calculation results using statistical experimental design without costly “trial and error” tests? The module requires a minimum of manual input data. The module automatically creates the iteration steps and an evaluation. At the end of the calculation cycle, an optimized process is proposed. Interested? We are happy to explain further details in person. Please contact us.
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