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The Added Value of Moldex3D and Injection Moulding Analysis
Moldex3D is a software program developed to carry out accurate analyses and simulations of advanced plastic injection molding processes. This software enables you to optimise mold design, increase producibility and accelerate the time-to-market. This software helps you to predict and remedy challenges, by analysing and identifying any potential problems in the injection molding process, including temperature, pressure or shrinkage. 85% of common production problems that occur can be predicted and solved in advance. Injection molding simulation provides valuable insights into the design process, and future results in terms of production. This type of software offers major advantages in that it allows you to assess and qualify designs early, as well as being able to predict and remedy any risks in the product development process, prior to production. Most importantly, it saves time and reduces costs. Identify problems at an early stage In about 80% of cases, Moldex3D identifies design issues that will go undetected by standard DFM (Design for Manufacturability) software solutions. Not only does Moldex3D identify issues surrounding manufacturability, it also determines problems that may arise during production, such as: surface defects, distortion and other potential production problems. A minor change in the design of the mold or product can already solve the problem at an early stage. Diagnosing the problem early on saves valuable time and resources. Injection molding simulation: a virtual mold test If the correct settings are applied, the results of the simulation offer the same capabilities as an initial test injection, displayed directly on the screen. The software confirms of the design before considering production. That's the power of Moldex3D. Often, the injection molding accounts for a large portion of the investment, not knowing the results in advance delays many projects and can significantly increase development and design costs. The use of Moldex3D helps to eliminate risks and offers insights into the results that can be expected on investment in the project. Moldex3D optimises production parameters There are several reasons why the parameters provided by Moldex3D are so valuable. The controls used during the injection molding process are a major factor when it comes to programming production cycle times and output. Moldex3D optimises the cycle time that can be achieved, based on the mold design and the data entered. If the production numbers do not match the expected output, the design or molding can be adjusted. This gives insight into the actual speed of the injection molding prior to production. This information is invaluable for sales, marketing, predicting and planning. Moldex3D is essentially a time machine that looks ahead, makes a prediction, and reports back on production results. Reduce the inherent risk and uncertainty of your product design and mold building, and start incorporating Moldex3D as a standard tool in your design and simulation process. Would you like to know more about what Moldex3D can do for your organisation? Request the free trial and one of our consultants will help you on your way. Discover the power of Moldex3D for injection moulding analysis.
Introduction to IAM – A Jungle of Terms and Acronyms
Introduction to IAM – A Jungle of Terms and Acronyms
Mastering Online Retrospectives: Five Essential Tips
We already wrote about how to deal with the 3 most common challenges for a scrum master working remotely. In this article we’ll elaborate on how to deal with one challenge specifically: How do you effectively conduct retrospectives online while maintaining a sharp focus on continuous improvement? We're here to guide you with invaluable insights based on our extensive experience working with remote teams.
Mendix Again Leads in Gartner Quadrant for Low-Code Platforms
Great news! Mendix has been declared a leader in low-code platforms for the 7th time according to the annual Gartner Magic Quadrant 2023 research.
Legal Studio and Emixa Assist the Legal Sector in Digitizing Workflows
The legal sector is known for being traditional and conservative. Digitalization is making strides, but most methods have remained the same for decades. The new KLEA platform (Knowledgeable Legal Entity Automation) helps legal organizations and departments digitize workflows and repetitive legal work. The platform is currently operational in more than 50 countries for companies such as Levi Strauss, Imerys, and Carrier. KLEA has assisted various legal departments in achieving a 60% time savings and a 40% reduction in operational costs. Emixa built the platform's first prototype within two weeks.
Smoothly Optimise your Production Process with Simulation
IGS GeboJagema is a full-service partner in the healthcare industry, specialising in high-volume moulds. With a strong belief in delivering the highest quality in all their endeavours, the organisation enables healthcare companies supplying products on behalf of a brand supplier to produce top-notch items in large quantities. The moulds are produced with high precision tolerances, which requires high accuracy in engineering, manufacturing and validation. This allows them to offer an end-to-end solution encompassing design, engineering, qualification and supporting services to all their customers. “We dare to innovate!” - Rob Doorakkers, Chief Innovation Officer at IGS GeboJagema. To meet the high precision requirements, being able to tackle problems that may arise during the injection moulding process is an important step. These problems are often a combination of product geometry and the materials to be injection moulded, such as: Detecting air traps: Trapped air causes bubbles or voids in the products and can lead to surface finish issues. Using Moldex3D allows for visualisation of potential air traps in advance. Detecting heat concentrations: Heat concentrations in the product and in the mould indicate where cooling can be optimally applied and provide insight into the required cooling time. Detecting flow patterns: Wavy lines visible in the final product indicate how plastic fills the mould cavities and highlight potential issues. Detecting the pressure expected in the mould In the past, simulations were outsourced due to a lack of in-house expertise and manpower. To speed up the simulation of the injection moulding process and add value for clients, IGS GeboJagema chose to bring simulation in-house. IGS GeboJagema selected Moldex3D based on its seamless integration into existing processes, combined with associated costs, capabilities, and support for software implementation. "The assistance we received during the procurement, initiation, training, and the promptness in addressing technical queries throughout simulations significantly influenced our decision to opt for Emixa Industry Solutions." - Rob Doorakkers, Chief Innovation Officer at IGS GeboJagema. The implementation of Moldex3D has revolutionised IGS GeboJagema's simulation process, resulting in a faster, more optimised, and thoroughly validated production process. Fast adjustments during mould validation have become a reality, and simulation serves as a crucial tool for validating optimisation ideas before committing to costly mould implementations. This software allows the proactive detection of issues like air traps, heat concentrations, and flow patterns, preventing expensive mould modifications and streamlining the validation process. Moving forward, IGS GeboJagema plans to engage in multiple straightforward simulations as part of the quotation preparation process, gradually building the necessary expertise to conduct extensive simulations independently. The company envisions a future where they continually explore and expand the possibilities within simulation. "What sets us apart is our ability to strategically place elements such as venting and cooling in advance, significantly reducing the optimisation timeline. Conducting cooling simulations provides a comprehensive view of temperature dynamics in the mould, enabling us to effectively inform and persuade customers during the design phase." – Rob Doorakkers, Chief Innovation Officer at IGS GeboJagema Discover the power of Moldex3D for performing injection moulding analysis.
Tony's Chocolonely Joins Forces: a Sustainable Journey to Quality in Boomi Processes
Tony's Chocolonely, the renowned Dutch manufacturer of fairtrade chocolate bars, has enlisted our assistance, along with Omnext, to enhance the quality of their Boomi processes. This collaboration underscores Tony's Chocolonely's ongoing commitment to transparency and sustainability, extending even to their business operations
Initiate the Digital Transformation of your Organization
Edwin Bergamin, from Emixa, assists organizations with challenges at the intersection of Business and IT. These organizations aim to prepare themselves for the digital journey into the future, also known as digital transformation.
RISE with SAP Makes Cloud Transition Easy
Transferring a business-critical system such as SAP from on-premise to the cloud does not happen overnight. Organizations want to be able to switch without disruption, achieve the promised financial business case and innovate faster. From the employee's perspective, no change should be noticeable; for the employee, the data must be available. On-premise or online does not matter. For the IT department, this is more complex; with networks, availability and technical changes, a plan is needed. With RISE with SAP, the implementation side becomes easier than ever. RISE with SAP removes barriers through a simple step-by-step plan with which every organization can benefit from the benefits of cloud. RISE with SAP simplifies transition to the cloud in three steps, fully guided by SAP: Step 1. Business Process Intelligence Step 2. Business Case Step 3. Integrate with cloud environment Step 1. Business Process Intelligence The first step to the cloud is a comprehensive analysis of the processes. You could almost call it an ERP tradition, but there is an important change in approach in the approach of RISE with SAP: it is done via intelligent tooling instead of intensive workshops, interviews, observations and analyses. The goal is to adapt the business processes to the S/4 HANA standard. This phase gives you insight into the delta between current SAP use and the fit-to-standard at S/4 HANA. This translates into less customization, easier maintenance and faster implementation. In addition, the way is clear for future intelligent solutions, such as Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), which are supplied as standard by SAP. Step 2. Business case If it is clear what can be directly supported and what adjustments are required within the business processes, the costs can be made transparent. RISE with SAP contains standard tools that provide immediate insight into how much work the implementation requires. The custom code analysis tool immediately makes it clear how many deviations from the standard there are in the current system. Based on this data, you know in advance where you stand and where the impact and change will be per user group. This means you know at an early stage which departments need extra attention. Transformation tactics can be used to help organizations and departments with this change. Finally, the figures for hosting via cloud at SAP also become clear compared to the current costs of an on-premise hosting construction. Step 3. Integrate with cloud environment Within RISE with SAP, technical management of the environment is in the hands of SAP itself. As a customer, you choose the cloud in which your software runs (Google Cloud or Amazon Web Services). SAP integrates with that environment and ensures that the ERP system continues to run. Emixa is the point of contact for issues. Whether this concerns user support or direct contact with SAP: Emixa remains the first point of contact. Emixa also supports the transition to S/4 HANA and all technologies and processes that are implemented during this process or afterwards. SAP Business Technology Platform The switch to SAP's cloud solution provides direct access to the SAP Business Technology Platform. Within this platform there is a SAP Store for (Fiori) apps. The store contains both third-party apps and those offered by SAP itself. This allows future apps to be selected and added quickly and securely by authorized employees. The SAP Fiori launchpad ensures that employees have only one login portal for all ERP-linked systems. The SAP Business Technology Platform also supports integrations with other software products, such as low-code solutions to support innovative and new process developments. By dividing the management of your landscape into mode 1 and mode 2, you can experiment with these innovations safely and quickly. Move to the cloud with RISE with SAP Switching to the cloud seems like a big step. Thanks to RISE with SAP, this is not so bad. The new implementation approach and the tooling to identify the required work in advance makes the transition easy. For employees, it doesn't matter where the data comes from, as long as it is there. Life becomes easier for administrators thanks to RISE with SAP. Just as important: organizations increase their performance and agility to switch. And these are qualities that an organization needs in today's rapidly changing world. Get in touch Ready to make a business change? At Emixa, we'd be glad to share our comprehensive insights. Contact us to discover how our approach can help your organization thrive in the cloud era. Let's embark a journey towards enhanced efficiency and effectiveness together! Patrick Beks As Director Technology and innovation Patrick plays a crucial role in driving technological innovation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and maintaining Emixa's competitive edge in the market.