We support our customers in the production-oriented design of plastic components and assemblies. From tolerance analyses, wall thickness optimizations, and ribbing concepts to lightweight construction solutions using fiber reinforcements and metal inserts, all the way to the functional integration of adjacent components, we support every phase of development with our own tests, simulations, and prototypes to provide constructive and fact-based feedback. Our quality management team monitors and documents the results and delivers valuable analyses.

With our own unit dedicated to metal stamping and bending as well as fiber-reinforced inserts, we bring a wealth of practical experience to the development process regarding form-fit connections created by the interlocking of the connecting parts. This leads to ribbing and reinforcement concepts for lightweight construction and material savings. For force- and material-locking joints, we also draw on our custom machine building capabilities, which translate processes such as press-fitting (Press-Fit), the insertion of metal bushings, clinching, clamping and plug-in systems, heat staking, adhesive bonding, and a wide range of welding processes into systems for series production.

Development is not an end in itself. We advise our customers on components and (sub)assemblies that create real added value. We make decisions based on facts, calculations, and tests. Moldflow simulations, filling studies, weld line analyses, warpage and shrinkage calculations, and thermomechanical FEM simulations help us identify risks early on. In addition, we validate solutions using functional samples, prototypes, pre-production components, and application-specific stress tests.

We not only optimize our own processes, but also advise our customers on how to optimize many downstream processes. In a strictly technical sense, our process development initially focuses on the most efficient manufacturing of the product; however, in modern automotive, electronics, or industrialization projects, the term is interpreted much more broadly. Our “Design for Logistics,” also known as “Supply Chain Optimization,” encompasses packaging concepts, load carriers, ease of assembly, and the installation environment at the customer’s site.