Your materials database could be your biggest weakness.

Material data is one of the foundations of every technical calculation - and therefore one of the main pillars of mechanical engineering. In theory, they are clearly defined: Strengths, moduli of elasticity, yield strengths. In practice, however, it has been shown time and again that these values are rarely constant. They depend on temperature, component dimensions, manufacturing process - and not least on the type of load during operation.

However, many common material databases in the industry work with rigid, tabular values. The problem is that such data sets often reflect idealized conditions that have little to do with reality in a specific application. This harbors risks - both in the design and in the documentation of technical verifications.

With the MDESIGN the company pursues a consistently application-oriented approach. Instead of relying exclusively on tabulated standard values, the system combines proven material fundamentals with individually customizable parameters. Designers and calculation engineers can configure material parameters as they actually work under real operating conditions - taking into account temperature, load spectra, component sizes or manufacturing variations.

As described in the technical article on konstruktionspraxis.de materials can not only be identified in this way, but also evaluated objectively and in relation to their use. Companies also have the option of integrating their own materials into the system and verifying them under company-specific conditions.

The algorithms in the system are based on the FKM guideline, among other things, and therefore enable a comprehensible, standard-compliant evaluation of material properties. Especially in safety-critical areas, this is a decisive advantage over traditional spreadsheet solutions or self-built Excel tools.

Another plus point: the material data can be integrated directly into the technical calculation and documentation. This not only saves time, but also avoids media disruptions and potential sources of error - such as manually transferring or estimating missing values.

For companies, this means in practice:
Not only can they select materials more specifically, they can also design their products more realistically and economically. Integration into the digital development process shortens throughput times - and at the same time increases the reliability of the results.

"Our customers report significantly faster calculations, less rework and greater reliability in the documentation", says Blömer.

Design processes are changing - and with them the demands on the tools used. The MDESIGN provides an answer to the increasing complexity of component calculation. It combines application-related data with automated calculations and thus creates the basis for well-founded, comprehensible decisions in product development.

The software is available online and can be tested free of charge. This allows you to experience the added value directly in your own development environment - practical, standard-compliant and tailored to your individual requirements.