Division »Processes and Materials«

In our division »Processes and Materials«, we combine our expertise in the creation of Digital Twins down to the material level in order to improve your production processes and product development in the long term. This includes the modeling and simulation of manufacturing processes, material characterization and simulation, and the development of industry-ready simulation software and innovative testing methods.

 

Our Focus Areas:

• Grid-Free Methods
  We are developing MESHFREE software, a general continuum mechanical approach based on a Generalized Finite Difference Method (GFDM), also known as the Finite Pointset Method (FPM).
• Material Characterization and Testing
  We use optical and terahertz technologies to test materials without contact and develop systems for quality assurance and process control – from layer thickness measurement to inline inspection.
• Material Simulation
  We model and simulate complex material behavior, especially of textiles, foams, and composites, down to the micro level, calculate effective material properties, and create material maps and material databases.
• Flow Processes
  We develop powerful algorithms and software solutions for fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transport. Our methods support the design and optimization of processes in the energy, textile, and plastics industries, among others.
   

Our Range of Services Includes:

• We create specific Digital Twins for your processes and products.
• We conduct studies with design and optimization proposals.
• We offer suitability tests and contract measurements.
• We develop customized simulation solutions and testing systems for your production processes and product developments.
• We advise and support you in concept development and in setting up integrated simulation and testing processes in your company.