Processes and solutions for product development
Altair presents processes and solutions for product development and simulation-driven design. The solutions help to drive forward modern design and the production of composite materials.
read more...read more...Die casting from brass alloys
Die casting of copper and brass materials tends to be a niche activity. Wrongly so, as examples of applications in the automotive industry show. However, there is a lot to consider in the design process and also when choosing the alloy.
read more...Metav and VDMA Clamping Technology Forum
The clamping device industry is becoming cyber-physical
The clamping equipment industry, whose products are transforming into cyber-physical operating equipment, is also thriving on constant innovation. Visitors to Metav 2020 and the VDMA Clamping Technology Forum on March 11 can find out about the current state of the art and new trends.
read more...Digitalization and Industry 4.0
Schaeffler: World of education for junior staff
With an investment of almost six million euros and a fundamentally new concept, Schaeffler has created a state-of-the-art training environment at the Schweinfurt site that prepares junior staff for the challenges of digitalization and Industry 4.0 in addition to the traditional training content.
read more...Selecting the right plain bearing material
Igus has developed a new, compact offline configurator for its 39 Iglidur standard materials to help customers find the right plain bearing material for their application.
read more...Additive manufacturing optimizes tools
Honeycomb structure makes bell mold lighter
Mapal has used the selective laser melting process to reduce the weight of its bell tool with brazed PCD cutting edges.
read more...Smart grip with vacuum
The use of lightweight robots and cobots is an economical way to achieve automation. They are quick to learn and flexible to use. Schmalz knows what this means for the development of grippers and the like: the robot hand must be light and stable at the same time and must not endanger humans
read more...Part by part to a lightweight automobile
With the increasing demand for electric vehicles, car manufacturers are facing the challenge of producing their vehicles lighter and lighter - because less weight increases the range of the vehicles. Generative design in combination with additive manufacturing promises enormous potential for weight savings. Pioneers in the automotive industry such as General Motors and VW are already testing this innovative approach.
read more...Customized gripper at the click of a mouse
With the SLG, Schmalz has developed a lightweight gripper that can be designed and configured quickly and easily online. Production using 3D printers optimizes the manufacturing process.
read more...Design and simulation solution
Altair has introduced the Inspire Print3D manufacturing simulation solution for additive manufacturing. This offers a range of fast and accurate tools for the production-oriented design and simulation of components manufactured using the SLM process.
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