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We flexibly reproduce the increasingly diverse vacuum forming processes, including the specification of clamp positions, temperature and thickness distribution of the sheet, friction and heat transfer between the mold and the sheet, timing of vacuum and pressure air, and the shape of the assist plug. We automatically calculate the optimal initial sheet temperature settings to achieve a uniform thickness distribution.

The parison and preform shapes can be imported from Ansys and STL files in addition to dimension input using the B-SIM template. Various settings such as clamp position, temperature of the parison and preform, thickness distribution, friction and heat transfer with the mold, timing of the blow, and direction of mold movement allow for accurate reproduction of the blow molding process.

"Ludovic" is a simulation software specifically designed for co-rotating twin-screw extruders. It allows for the free setting and analysis of parameters such as "screw elements," "rotation speed," and "temperature" to optimize screw configuration and operating conditions. Rather than focusing on a specific part of the screw, it performs a comprehensive analysis of the entire system. The overall changes in pressure and temperature are clearly displayed. 【What you can do and understand】 ■ Visualize mixing capability! → Evaluate in numerical terms by separating dispersion performance and distribution performance. ■ Compare by changing screw configuration! → Freely alter the shape and position of elements to find the optimal configuration. ■ Get a complete view of the inside of the extruder! → Instead of testing with actual machines, virtual tests can be conducted with Ludovic. ■ Easy usability for anyone! → Input takes 15 minutes, and calculations are completed in 15 seconds. ■ Reduction in development time and cost with Ludovic → Reduces trial and error by 45%. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

In the automotive industry, weight reduction is an essential factor for improving fuel efficiency and performance. Vacuum forming technology contributes to the manufacturing of lightweight and high-strength components, but it also carries the risk of molding defects. Particularly in complex shapes and thin-walled molding, issues such as material sagging and uneven wall thickness become challenges. The vacuum forming simulation program T-SIM addresses these challenges and supports the production of high-quality lightweight components by deriving optimal molding conditions. 【Application Scenarios】 - Design and development of automotive parts - Prototyping of parts aimed at weight reduction - Reduction of molding defects - Optimization of material selection 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Early detection of issues during the design phase - Reduction in the number of prototypes - Optimization of material costs - Stable supply of high-quality lightweight components

In the medical device industry, precision molding prioritizes product quality and safety above all else. Particularly in the molding of medical device components with complex shapes and fine structures, it is essential to accurately predict material behavior and prevent molding defects before they occur. The vacuum molding simulation program T-SIM employs an integral viscoelastic model to accurately analyze sheet sag during drawdown and cooling after molding, thereby supporting the production of high-quality medical device components. 【Application Scenarios】 - Medical tubes - Implant components - Diagnostic containers 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Reduction of molding defects - Decrease in the number of prototypes - Improvement in product quality

In the food packaging industry, the airtightness of packaging materials is crucial for maintaining product quality. In particular, accurate analysis that does not overlook even slight abnormalities during the molding process is required to prevent the deterioration of contents and ensure consumer safety. The vacuum forming simulation program T-SIM supports the design of highly airtight packaging materials by accurately analyzing sheet sagging and the cooling process. 【Application Scenarios】 - Design of food packaging containers - Evaluation of packaging material airtightness - Reduction of foreign matter contamination risks 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Reduction of product waste due to sealing failures - Extension of shelf life - Increased reliability from customers

In the home appliance design industry, vacuum forming technology is essential for balancing product appearance and functionality. Particularly for products with complex shapes and high design quality, it is necessary to prevent molding defects and consistently produce high-quality products. Improper molding can damage the product's appearance and lead to a decrease in functionality. T-SIM automatically calculates the optimal initial sheet temperature settings to flexibly reproduce various vacuum forming processes and achieve a uniform thickness distribution. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Design consideration for home appliances - Prototyping through vacuum forming - Optimization of molding conditions - Mold design 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Realization of high-design products - Reduction of molding defects - Shortening of prototyping periods - Cost reduction

In the aerospace industry, lightweight and high-strength components are required. Vacuum forming is an effective method for manufacturing complex-shaped parts, but the strength is greatly influenced by the forming conditions, making pre-validation through simulation essential. In particular, accurately predicting temperature and stress application, and finding the optimal forming conditions, are crucial for enhancing the reliability of components. T-SIM supports the strength design of aerospace parts by employing an integral viscoelastic model and accurately analyzing sheet sag during drawdown and cooling after forming. 【Application Scenarios】 - Forming of aircraft interior components - Manufacturing of rocket parts - Design of drone exterior components 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improved component strength by identifying optimal forming conditions - Cost reduction through a decrease in the number of prototypes - Shortened development time through quality prediction at the design stage

In the agricultural sector, the durability of agricultural machinery and materials significantly impacts product lifespan and costs. This is particularly true for products used in harsh environments, where material selection and molding methods are crucial. Inappropriate material selection or molding defects can lead to early deterioration or damage of products, potentially resulting in increased costs. The vacuum forming simulation program T-SIM simulates various molding conditions to support optimal design. 【Application Scenarios】 - Design of agricultural machinery parts - Molding of agricultural materials - Pre-simulation of durability tests 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improved product durability - Optimization of material costs - Reduction in the number of prototypes

In the toy industry, ensuring product safety is the top priority. Especially for toys that children may put in their mouths, it is crucial to prevent breakage due to molding defects and exposure to harmful substances. The vacuum forming simulation program T-SIM flexibly reproduces various molding conditions and automatically calculates the optimal initial sheet temperature settings to achieve a uniform thickness distribution. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Safety evaluation of vacuum-formed toys - Improvement of product durability - Reduction of molding defect risks 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Enhanced product safety - Reduction in the number of prototypes - Cost savings

In the electronics industry, as products become smaller and more high-performance, heat dissipation measures have become an important issue. In the design of components for efficiently dissipating heat, vacuum forming technology is essential. However, difficulties in predicting sheet sag during molding and the cooling process can pose barriers to design. T-SIM adopts an integral viscoelastic model to address these challenges. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Electronic device enclosures - Heat dissipation components - Thermoplastic resin molding 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Automatic calculation of optimal initial sheet temperature settings - Uniform distribution of wall thickness - Reduction of the risk of molding defects

In the construction industry, insulation performance is a crucial factor that influences a building's energy efficiency and residential comfort. The manufacturing of insulation materials using vacuum forming technology requires uniform thickness and appropriate shapes. Sheet sagging and deformation during the cooling process can lead to a decrease in insulation performance. The vacuum forming simulation program T-SIM addresses these challenges by employing an integral viscoelastic model, accurately analyzing sheet sagging during drawdown and cooling after molding, thus supporting optimal insulation material design. 【Application Scenarios】 - Development of high-performance insulation building materials - Optimization of the manufacturing process for insulation materials through vacuum forming - Achieving uniform thickness distribution by automatically back-calculating the initial sheet temperature settings 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improved insulation performance - Optimization of material costs - Reduced risk of molding defects

In the packaging industry, there is a demand for balancing product protection and cost reduction. In particular, it is important to eliminate waste in packaging materials and to create optimal designs. Inappropriate designs can lead to increased costs due to material waste and molding defects. The vacuum forming simulation program T-SIM simulates various molding conditions and supports optimal packaging design. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Cost reduction of packaging materials - Reduction of molding defects - Optimal thickness design 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Reduction in material costs - Improved yield - Shortened design period

In the container industry, molding technologies that can accommodate a variety of shapes and materials are in demand. Particularly for containers with high design quality or those that pursue functionality, it is crucial to accurately predict the behavior of the sheet during molding and to mold under optimal conditions. Improper molding can lead to a decline in container quality and a deterioration in yield. T-SIM adopts an integral viscoelastic model to accurately analyze sheet sag during drawdown and cooling after molding, enabling flexible reproduction of various vacuum forming processes. 【Application Scenarios】 - Food containers - Medical containers - Industrial containers 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Optimization of wall thickness distribution - Suppression of molding defects - Reduction of material costs

In the display industry, thinness is a crucial factor that influences product competitiveness. Vacuum forming technology is essential for the manufacturing of display components, but molding defects and uneven wall thickness can negatively impact product quality and performance. T-SIM provides an optimal solution for achieving both thinness and high-quality product manufacturing by employing an integrated viscoelastic model to accurately simulate sheet sag during drawdown and cooling after molding. 【Application Scenarios】 - Examination of optimal molding conditions in vacuum forming of display components - Improvement of product quality through uniform wall thickness distribution - Reduction of the risk of molding defects 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Cost reduction through a decrease in the number of prototypes - Shortening of product development timelines - Stable supply of high-quality display components

In the automotive industry, lightweighting is a crucial challenge for improving fuel efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Blow molding technology can contribute to the production of lightweight and high-strength parts, but advanced simulation is essential for optimal shape design. B-SIM accurately reproduces time-dependent deformations and supports optimal shape design for lightweighting. 【Application Scenarios】 - Fuel tanks - Intake manifolds - Ducts 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improved fuel efficiency through lightweighting - Reduction in the number of prototypes - Shortened design period

In the medical industry, precision molding prioritizes product quality and safety as the most critical issues. Particularly for medical device components that require complex shapes and thin-walled molding, it is essential to minimize the risk of molding defects and to make accurate predictions during the design phase. B-SIM contributes to improving product reliability by simulating time-dependent deformations with high precision. 【Application Scenarios】 - Design of medical containers - Prediction of molding defects in precision parts - Reduction of prototype iterations 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Reduced risk of molding defects - Improved quality during the design phase - Cost reduction

In the food industry, container design is primarily focused on maintaining product quality and ensuring safety. In particular, it is essential to protect the contents and minimize molding defects during the manufacturing process. Inadequate container design can lead to deterioration or leakage of contents, potentially compromising product safety and brand image. B-SIM addresses these challenges through blow molding simulation. 【Application Scenarios】 - Shape design of food containers - Optimization of wall thickness distribution - Prediction of molding defects 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improvement in container quality - Reduction in the number of prototypes - Cost savings

In the cosmetics industry, there is a demand for highly designed containers that catch the consumer's eye. In particular, complex shapes and thin-walled molding can easily become manufacturing challenges, potentially leading to an increase in the number of prototypes and costs. B-SIM supports a wide range of processes from direct blow to injection and stretch blow, contributing to solving these challenges by accurately reproducing time-dependent deformation using the K-BKZ model. The parison and preform shapes can be input using the B-SIM template, and can also be imported from Ansys and STL files. It accurately reproduces blow molding with a variety of settings, including clamp position, temperature of the parison and preform, thickness distribution, friction and heat transfer with the mold, timing of the blow, and direction of mold movement. 【Application Scenarios】 - Prototyping of highly designed containers - Optimization of thickness distribution in thin-walled molding - Prediction and countermeasures for molding defects 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Reduction in the number of prototypes - Cost reduction - Manufacturing of high-quality containers

In the pharmaceutical industry, the reliability of containers is crucial for quality assurance. The uniformity of the shape and wall thickness of blow-molded containers significantly affects the protective performance and shelf life of the contents. Molding defects can lead to product quality deterioration and safety issues. B-SIM addresses these challenges through blow molding simulation. 【Application Scenarios】 - Quality evaluation during the design and prototyping stages of pharmaceutical containers - Reduction of defect rates through optimization of molding conditions - Prediction of container strength and durability 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Cost reduction through fewer prototypes - Stable supply of high-quality containers - Improved product reliability

In the chemical industry, the chemical resistance of products is extremely important. Exposure to chemicals can lead to degradation or malfunction of products. Particularly in blow-molded containers and components, environmental conditions such as the type and concentration of chemicals and temperature greatly influence the product's lifespan and safety. B-SIM is the optimal product for simulating the blow-molding process while considering these factors and evaluating chemical resistance. 【Use Cases】 - Design of chemical containers - Design of components for chemical plants - Alternative to chemical resistance testing 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improved product reliability - Reduced design time - Cost savings

In the home appliance industry, improving product quality and reducing costs are important challenges. In blow molding, optimizing mold design significantly impacts product quality and cost. It is necessary to reduce the number of prototypes and eliminate material waste. B-SIM addresses these challenges through blow molding simulation. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Container design for home appliances - Reduction of prototype iterations - Reduction of material costs 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improved quality through optimized mold design - Shortened prototype development time - Cost reduction

In the toy industry, compliance with product safety standards is the most important issue. Especially for toys that children may put in their mouths, it is necessary to minimize the risk of breakage due to molding defects and the risk of swallowing parts. B-SIM supports the development of safe toys by simulating various conditions in blow molding and evaluating the strength and durability of products in advance. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Simulation of toy drop tests - Strength evaluation due to thinning of parts - Reduction of foreign object contamination risks 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improved product safety - Cost reduction through fewer prototypes - Shortened product development period

In the sports industry, the durability of products affects performance and safety. In particular, product designs that can withstand impacts and repeated use are required. Insufficient durability can increase the risk of product failure and injury. The blow molding simulation program B-SIM accurately reproduces time-dependent deformation and assists in designing products to enhance durability. 【Application Scenarios】 - Design of sports equipment (helmets, protectors, etc.) - Simulation before impact testing - Balancing product lightweighting and durability 【Effects of Implementation】 - Improved product durability - Reduction in the number of prototypes - Shortened design period

In the agricultural sector, improving soil moisture retention is a crucial factor that affects crop growth. This is especially important in arid regions or when there is a desire to reduce the effort of watering. The performance of soil amendments becomes vital in these cases. The shape and composition of soil amendments can significantly alter moisture retention, necessitating appropriate design. The blow molding simulation program B-SIM accurately simulates time dependency and large deformations in the design of soil amendment shapes, allowing for the exploration of optimal shapes. 【Application Scenarios】 - Design of soil amendment shapes - Product development aimed at improving moisture retention - Cost reduction 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Enhanced moisture retention through optimal shape design - Reduction in the number of prototypes - Shortened product development time

In the aerospace industry, there is a demand for component designs that achieve both lightweight and high strength. Particularly for components with complex shapes, it is crucial to accurately predict material behavior during the molding process and to conduct optimal designs. Inadequate designs can lead to insufficient strength of components and increased manufacturing costs. B-SIM supports lightweight design by accurately reproducing time-dependent deformations using the K-BKZ model. 【Application Scenarios】 - Design of aircraft components - Design of rocket components - Design of drone components 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Component designs that balance lightweight and strength - Reduction in the number of prototypes - Shortening of design periods

In the packaging industry, there is a demand for balancing product protection and cost reduction. Blow molding significantly affects the quality and cost of products due to the shape and wall thickness of containers, making the reduction of molding defects and material optimization crucial. B-SIM addresses these challenges by simulating the blow molding process. 【Application Scenarios】 - Shape consideration during the design phase of packaging containers - Cost reduction through material optimization - Prediction and countermeasures for molding defects 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Reduction in the number of prototypes - Reduction in material costs - Shortening of product development time