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News from MDESIGN
Learn about the latest developments, innovations, and updates around MDESIGN on our news page. Stay informed about product improvements, application tips, and industry-relevant information for efficient design and calculation.
Screw Technology
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Stress diagram for a screw
The article explains how preload, clamping force, and safety can be evaluated graphically.
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This is how engineers save valuable time every day
Over 2,000 applications since its release: aiven supports engineers directly during the calculation process.
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Flange connections according to DIN EN 1591
New Standard, New Results: Why Identical Flange Connections Can Be Rated Differently Under DIN EN 1591-1:2026.
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VDI 2230 e-learning further developed
Free live sessions with experts complement the ZFU-approved MDESIGN course on VDI 2230.
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Dresden Machine Elements Colloquium 2026
Machine Components, Sensors, and AI— MDESIGN s at the Dresden Machine Components Colloquium
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Case study: Turbine housing: Preload force under extreme conditions
A real-life example of how thermal effects and prestressing force losses must be evaluated in order to design turbine connections that are permanently safe.
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MDESIGN 2026 has been published
MDESIGN 2026 includes new functions for design, installation and verification, extended modules and updated databases.
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Screw breakage on a clutch hub
A classic fatigue fracture? Only at first glance. An MDESIGN use case.
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New EU Machinery Regulation 2027: What Designers Need to Know Now
Why 2027 heralds the end of Excel calculations in mechanical engineering
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Testing capability in mechanical engineering
Testability in mechanical engineering: how engineers ensure traceable verifications, compliance with standards and quality
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Technical Documentation
Technical documentation ensures knowledge, traceability and quality. Why it is more than just an obligation - and how engineers can design it efficiently.
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Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU: Requirements
Designing pressure equipment in compliance with standards: AD 2000 & EN 13445 in use - safe, efficient, compliant.
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welding technology
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Calculating Welds: Simple, Safe, and Compliant with Standards
Calculate welds efficiently and in compliance with standards: less effort, greater safety, and up to 20% material savings.
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Optimizing Screw Connections
Designing bolted joints safely and efficiently: Precise calculations reduce failures by 81.1% and material costs by 23.8%.
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MDESIGN displays suitable suppliers directly during the calculation
MDESIGN shows you suitable manufacturers and partners for your technical task during the calculation - without any detours.
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Efficient Bearing Selection in the Design
MDESIGN makes warehouse selection faster, safer and standard-compliant - with integrated manufacturer data and automated comparison at the touch of a button.
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Reliably Calculating Temperature-Dependent Screw Forces
Why thermal influences are often underestimated in bolted joints - and how you can reliably take them into account
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New: E-learning course on VDI 2230
The digital learning format teaches the standard-compliant design of bolted connections in accordance with VDI 2230.
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Technical Article: Materials Database
Instead of relying exclusively on tabulated standard values, the system combines proven material principles with individually customizable parameters.
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MDESIGN vs. Excel
In this analysis, we show when Excel is sufficient, when MDESIGN is the better choice, and how the two approaches differ in concrete terms.
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Design Manager, Forum 2025
The Design Managers Forum is much more than just a conference—it is THE meeting place for professionals in the field of design engineering.
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SchraubTec 2025
MDESIGN Provides information on VDI 2230 Part 3 and AI-based assistants. SchraubTec is growing steadily and will already have a presence at 6 locations by 2025.
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Engineering Newcomer 2024
The 11th ENGINEERING NEWCOMER Competition is about to begin. Register now!
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MDESIGN 2024 – What's New?
In the new MDESIGN version 2024, a number of additions and enhancements have once again been implemented.
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DMK 2024: Meet " MDESIGN " in Dresden
Machine Components, Sensors, and AI— MDESIGN s at the Dresden Machine Components Colloquium
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Search for products - find suppliers!
The free MDESIGN components catalog supports you in your search for the right supplier
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MDESIGN Consulting Services: Calculation Services
MDESIGN Consulting Services offers you customized calculation services and supports you throughout all phases of your product development.
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welding technology
Welded Joints in the Digital Age
Welding has become established as a durable joining method in many industries. In this era of digitalization, welding processes are becoming increasingly automated.
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Efficient Analysis Thanks to a New ANSYS Plug-In
The interface between MDESIGN and the ANSYS plug-in FAST+MORE for the calculation of fasteners is now available
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Concepts of holistic weld seam evaluation
A careful weld evaluation should be carried out as early as the planning stage of a welded construction to ensure the structural integrity and safety of structures
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MDESIGN 2022 – New Features in the Second Edition
New features have been implemented in the 2022 Second Edition of the " MDESIGN ," the range of graphical wizards has been expanded, and the databases have been enhanced.
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AI recommends the optimal tightening torque
Bolted joints are one of the most frequently used fasteners. KI can make detailed suggestions even before the calculation process.
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New Partnership in Fastening Technology
MDESIGN is now a member of the VQWS (Association for Qualification and Knowledge Transfer in Fastening Technology)
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40 Years of TEDATA GmbH
This year, we are celebrating our company's 40th anniversary. We look back on an exciting journey, successful partnerships, and fantastic customer relationships.
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