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 .
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 .
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 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 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 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 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
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!
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
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.
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:
… then grab our ‚Black Friday Goody‘!!! Our Digimat-RP package supports you with the automated coupling between production process and structural-mechanical finite element analysis. Increase your prediction of device behavior by considering fiber orientation as well as nonlinear and anisotropic material behavior. Benefit from our preferential price and choose the Digimat-RP package now! This "goody" is valid until December 13, 2018! Interested? 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.
Then we have the right Santa Claus bargain for you: 3D_Analyzer 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. Choose the 3D_Analyzer now and take advantage of this bargain! This special promotion is valid until December 6, 2018! Interested? 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.
... Then take advantage of our special promotion!!! Our Moldex3D FEA package offers the prediction of fiber orientation and weld lines as well as interfaces to all popular FEM software packages. Bring precision into your calculations by taking into account the part properties including its manufacturing process. Decide for the Moldex3D FEA package now and benefit from the full range of services at a discounted 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.
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.
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 !!!
herzlich laden wir Sie ein, im Rahmen unserer Fachausstellung auf dem Molding Innovation Day Deutschland sich bei Hofmann - Ihrem Impulsgeber, dem Spezialisten im Werkzeug- und Maschinenbau, über den aktuellen Entwicklungsstand und die Herstellung komplexester Spritzgusswerkzeuge zu informieren. Das Unternehmen bietet ferner Lösungen (z.B. Greifersysteme, Peripheriehandling) für die komplette Automatisierung des Spritzgussprozesses. Dies wird durch die Kombination der Kompetenzen aus Werkzeug- und Maschinenbau möglich - ein echtes Alleinstellungsmerkmal von Hofmann. Die Forschungs- und Entwicklungsarbeit nimmt im Unternehmen einen sehr hohen Stellenwert ein - mit Partnern aus Wissenschaft und Industrie wird stetig an neuen Verfahren und der Weiterentwicklung bestehender Technologien gearbeitet. Neben der Fachausstellung erwarten sie interessante Fachbeiträge aus dem Werkzeugbauumfeld. Überzeugen Sie sich selbst und schauen Sie in die AGENDA. Wir freuen uns auf diese besondere Begegnung mit Ihnen, ganz nach unserem Firmenmotto: Break your Limits. Fordern Sie uns. Melden Sie sich jetzt zu unserem MiDay an!
... kennen Sie schon? Besuchen Sie unseren Molding Innovation Day am 18. September in der Stadthalle Balingen und erfahren Sie alles über die neueste 3D-Drucktechnologie mit dem Multi Jet Fusion von HP. Herr Kurz von der Firma Borgware bringt Sie auf den neuesten Stand - in seinem Fachbeitrag „3D Druck mit dem HP Jet Fusion - Drucker für Serienfertigung und farbigen Prototypen-Drucker“. Offene Fragen zur Firma BORGWARE, dem Full-Service-Dienstleister für alle anspruchsvollen IT-Lösungen & Services sowie dem umfassenden Leistungsportfolio beantwortet er sehr gern am eigenen Stand in der begleitenden Fachausstellung. Neben IT-Consulting und -Security, Netzwerkmanagement, DSGVO-Beratung u.v.a.m. – bietet Borgware auch neueste 3D-Drucktechnologie für Serienteile, die eine schnelle und qualitativ hochwertige Produktion von Bauteilen ermöglicht und bis zu 10-mal schneller als andere Verfahren ist. Wir freuen uns auf diese besondere Begegnung mit Ihnen, ganz nach unserem Firmenmotto: Break your Limits. Fordern Sie uns. Melden Sie sich jetzt zu unserem MiDay an!
Möchten Sie heute schon wissen, was morgen gefragt ist? Dann kommen Sie am 18. September zu unserem Molding Innovation Day in die Stadthalle Balingen und seien Sie gespannt auf Gregor Jells Fachbeitrag "Konturnahe Kühlung simuliert und als blueffect ® gedruckt". Erfahren Sie präzise und ausführlich vom Geschäftsführer der JELL GmbH & Co. KG, wie die blueffect® – Vorkammerbuchse neue und wegweisende Systemlösungen für außerordentlich hochwertig gekühlte Formeinsätze schafft. Die Firma Jell hat sich seit der Gründung stetig weiterentwickelt und sich am Markt als innovativer Dienstleister in den Bereichen Simulation, Konstruktion, 3D Metallschmelzen, Mould Controlling und Entwicklung etabliert. Das Unternehmen steht für Qualität, flexibles Reagieren und scheut auch nicht neue Wege zu gehen, um aktiv Lösungen für die Zukunft zu schaffen. Während der Top-Veranstaltung informieren Sie ferner anerkannte Spritzguss-Experten über Potenziale und Perspektiven „Innovativer Zukunftstechnologien im Werkzeugbau“. Hier geht es zur Agenda – schauen Sie selbst … Wir freuen uns auf diese besondere Begegnung mit Ihnen, ganz nach unserem Firmenmotto: Break your Limits. Fordern Sie uns. Melden Sie sich jetzt zu unserem MiDay an!
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!
steht nicht nur im Mittelpunkt des zweiten Teils des literarischen Klima-Quartetts der norwegischen Autorin Maja Lunde, die sich mit den Folgen des menschlichen Handelns für die Natur beschäftigt. Und in diesem Buch die Geschichte des Wassers und dessen Bedeutung für die Menschheit erzählt. Erfahren Sie, welche Bedeutung das Wasser für Sie als Spritzguss-Experte haben kann, auf unserem Molding Innovation Day Deutschland am 18. September 2018 in der Stadthalle Balingen. Herzlich laden wir Sie ein, unserem Referenten Herrn Peter Kaden, Efficient Energy GmbH, aufmerksam zu zuhören, wenn er in seinem Fachbeitrag „Wasser, das einzige natürliche Sicherheitskältemittel“ energieeffiziente Kühlungsmöglichkeiten praxisorientiert und detailliert erläutert. Die Efficient Energy GmbH ist Entwickler, Hersteller und Systemlieferant des eChillers. Der eChiller wird seit Ende 2014 in Serienreife in Feldkirchen bei München produziert und eignet sich ideal zur industriellen Prozesskühlung, wie z.B. bei der Spritzgießfertigung und Extrusion, der technischen Gebäudeausrüstung und zur Server- und Schaltraumkühlung. Wir bedanken uns schon vorab für die außerordentlich freundliche Unterstützung von Herrn Kaden und der Efficient Energy GmbH. Verpassen Sie auf keinen Fall diesen überaus interessanten Fachbeitrag! 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 ... Nicht nur lesen - Aktion zeigen! Angesprochen und eingeladen sind alle am Thema “Innovative Spritzgusstechnologien” interessierten Personen, die nicht nur Leseratten sind, sondern gern persönlich den Dingen auf den Grund gehen. 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.
Our break-your-limits bag has now reached the Indian Ocean; to be more precise she was a guest on the beautiful island of Bali where the sounds of the sea and local refreshments sweetened the days. 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.
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