[Magazine Contribution] Published in the March issue of "TECHNICAL REPORT" on mold technology.

Promoting a change in industry awareness towards achieving improved accuracy in press forming simulation through the AutoForm Pareto Principle!

Introduction to the Pareto Principle introduced in press forming simulation. By understanding this principle, you can efficiently enhance the accuracy of press forming simulations. 【Contents】 1. About the Pareto Principle in forming simulation 2. Reasons to focus on setting "essential parameters" in process simulation 3. The next level of "critical parameters" for more accurate simulation considerations 4. The third group of "important parameters" handled by the AutoForm Pareto Principle model 5. Strengthening press forming simulation through the addition of robustness analysis, which is responsible for the comprehensive expansion of the accuracy index with the final level of "detailed parameters" 6. The last parameters in the accuracy indicators of simulation: tribology and contact surface pressure

• 3D CAD
• simulator
• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

Presentation of success stories from major automobile manufacturers. Review of the press forming process to achieve cost reduction and productivity improvement! Numerous achievements in enhancing ROI (return on investment).

The review of the press forming process in automobile manufacturing greatly contributes to improving ROI (return on investment). The press forming simulation software 'AutoForm' has significantly improved calculation speed, reducing the confirmation time for die face design from one week to half a day. Furthermore, it is very easy to operate, requiring only simple settings according to the guidance provided. The reliance on craftsmanship for fine-tuning has been greatly reduced, leading to a significant decrease in waste from design to mass production. 【Features】 ◎ Reliable response to short delivery times ◎ Intuitive and easy operability ◎ Comprehensive support system ◎ Over 3,000 users across more than 700 companies in 40 countries worldwide, etc. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Want to investigate the root cause when problems occur - Want to improve yield - Want to verify springback tendencies, robustness, formability, etc. - Want to review the entire press forming process and compare costs of each step, etc.

• Other CAD related software
• Other analyses

Guidelines and standards for implementing the Robust Engineering Model (REM)!!

This demonstrates that simulation analysis also requires robustness, and introduces how to utilize "guidelines and standards" to achieve robust settings and operations, just as there are standards and specifications for mold design. [Contents] - Support for setting tasks - Prevention of setting omissions - Customization - Evaluation - etc. This is a contributed article to the technical information magazine "Mold Technology: IT Tool Utilization Guide" (Nikkankogyo Shimbun) September 2021 issue. *For more details, please check the "Catalog Download." Feel free to contact us as well.

• Other CAD related software
• Development support tools (ICE, emulators, debuggers, etc.)

It brings deep understanding and transparency to the molding process from the early engineering stages.

"AutoForm-Sigma" is software that enables the analysis of press-formed parts and processes, as well as the improvement of robustness. It is possible to identify which design parameters affect the quality of parts and to what extent. Additionally, if issues arise during trials or production, it supports the identification of corrective actions. Furthermore, it can also identify ineffective corrective measures and appropriate means that lead to problem resolution. 【Features】 ■ Analytical process improvement ■ Stability and reliability of the forming process ■ Robust manufacturing processes ■ Minimization of defective formed parts ■ Minimization of correction loops and associated costs 【Main Functions】 ■ Automatic variation of design parameters ■ Verification of key design parameters ■ Assessment of noise and variation range of process parameters ■ Evaluation of process capability ■ Automatic execution of multiple simulations *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Press Dies
• Mold Design
• Stress Analysis

A new era of mold manufacturing opened by AutoForm plus: Swiss high-end kitchen manufacturer Franke.

Franke Kitchen Systems presents a case study on how they improved production robustness and successfully reduced costs with the adoption of AutoForm plus! 【Effects After Implementation】 ■ Consideration of the forming process through AutoForm plus enabled the development of a robust production system. ■ Contributed to the design and production of high-quality product designs suitable for special commemorative designs. ■ Created new collaborative relationships that transcended departmental boundaries through analytical evaluation of results from each process. ■ Enabled the evaluation of design variables related to the variable results of spherical radius plate reduction. If you would like the case study, it is available for free download.

• Structural Analysis
• Stress Analysis
• Other analyses

Hotron Inc. has launched its new product, the "Vehicle Count Sensor CCS3"! This product is a ceiling-mounted sensor that combines infrared and radar technology. It reliably detects vehicles in both directions with a single unit, accommodating traffic during congestion and vehicle passing, thus achieving efficient occupancy management in large parking lots. Additionally, it can be utilized for exit warning purposes in addition to vehicle counting, contributing to the safe and smooth operation of parking facilities. 'Features' - Improved detection performance against changes in road surface during rainy weather by using both infrared and radar. - Equipped with IP67 waterproof and dustproof performance, making it effective even in salt damage areas. - Various settings can be configured from a dedicated app (for Android devices), with current settings easily understandable at a glance. - The base dimensions are the same as the previous model "CCS2," allowing for smooth replacement of existing equipment. *For more details, please refer to the product information, catalog download, or contact us.*

The wooden lightweight sheet "Hyper CLT Sheet," utilizing CLT (Cross Laminated Timber), is a sponsor of the Masters Koshien (Okayama). The Masters Koshien is where those who have experienced high school baseball come together across generations to pursue their goals once again. We resonate with their "attitude of continuing to challenge" and support their activities from Okayama. The Hyper CLT Sheet is a product created to provide a new option in civil engineering sites, which have primarily relied on steel sheets until now. It is lightweight, easy to handle, and features the environmental value unique to wood. Furthermore, it is registered as a **Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism NETIS technology "TH-250021-A,"** aiming for widespread adoption in various sites, starting with public works. Wood, NETIS, civil engineering, CLT, wooden lightweight sheets. We will continue to support challenges in both the field and sports from Okayama. Masters Koshien (Okayama) https://masters-okayama.com/

Features: ● Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processor LGA 1851 socket (CPU sold separately) ● DDR5 6400MT/s dual-channel support, CU/U-DIMM x2 (up to 128GB) (memory sold separately) ● M.2 M-Key x1, E-Key x1 ● USB 3.2 x4, USB 2.0 x8 ● Intel Ethernet Controller I226-V (2.5GbE) x2 ● SATA 6Gb/s x2 (supports RAID 0 / 1 / 5) ● PCI Express Gen5 x16 x1, PCI Express Gen4 x4 x1, PCI Express Gen4 x1 x1 * This model does not include memory, storage, or OS.

Features: ● Intel Core Ultra 200S series processor LGA 1851 socket (up to 125W) (CPU sold separately) ● DDR5 6400MT/s dual-channel compatible, CU-DIMM/U-DIMM x4 (up to 256GB) (sold separately) ● M.2 M-Key x2, E-Key x1, B-Key x1 ● USB 3.2 x8, USB 2.0 x6 ● 2.5GbE LAN x3 ● SATA 6Gb/s x2 (supports RAID 0 / 1 / 5) ● PCIe Gen5 x16 x1, PCIe Gen4 x4 x2, PCIe Gen4 x1 x1 ● Compatible with ATX power supply * This model does not include memory, storage, or OS.

Features: ● Supports Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors with Intel H810 chipset and LGA1851 socket (up to 125W) (CPU sold separately) ● DDR5 CSO-DIMM x2 (up to 128GB) (memory sold separately) ● 2.5GbE LAN x2 ● HDMI x2, DisplayPort x1, LVDS/eDP x1 (supports simultaneous output of up to 3 screens) ● SATA 6Gb/s x4, M.2 M-Key x1, M.2 E-Key x1, M.2 B-Key x1, PCI Express Gen5 x16 x1 ● USB 3.2 Gen2 x2, USB 2.0 x8, RS-232/422/485 x1, RS-232 x5 ● Compatible with ATX power supply * This model does not include memory, storage, or OS.