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Simco camless spring forming machines and “SFX” series spring forming machines are equipped with timeline software. © Simco

12.09.23 – C-technologies / software

C-technologies / software

Timeline design makes spring former more efficient

Nowadays, there are various types of CNC spring machines, each with its own unique CNC software. The performance of a CNC spring machine is not solely ... Von Jörg Dambock

Display of the current parameters in the entire line or individual components. © Kurre Systems

06.09.23 – Kurre Systems develops powerful control software with improved interface

Kurre Systems develops powerful control software with improved interface

Modern control for extrusion lines

With the completely revised machine control system “Kurre Control+Database System”, the German company Kurre Systems takes a big step towards Industry ... Von Jörg Dambock

The process for cable planning is incredibly simple. The electrical engineer plans the necessary cables in the schematics using Eplan “Electric P8”. © Eplan

31.08.23 – Electrical and mechanical engineering working hand in hand

Electrical and mechanical engineering working hand in hand

Machine cabling made easy with digital twin

One cost driver in machine engineering is field cabling, where cabling often ends up being either too short or too long. Why is that? Because working by ... Von Jörg Dambock

04.04.23 – Mubea uses Ansys “optiSLang”

Mubea uses Ansys “optiSLang”

How simulation can optimize coil springs

Mubea is regarded as a lightweight specialist for heavy-duty spring and vehicle components.In order to develop optimal products, they use optimisation ... by Thomas Löffler and Sergej Schneider

Fig. 1: Electrical cable with shaped conductors. © Data M

20.03.23 – Wire drawing / Simulation

Wire drawing / Simulation

Wire drawing with “Copra”

The new version of “Copra FEA RF Wire Rolling” now also includes a feature to simulate shaped wire drawing. The software considers the nonlinear plastic ... Von Jörg Dambock

16.09.22 – Transaction closed on September 9, 2022

Transaction closed on September 9, 2022

UL Solutions acquires Cimteq

UL Solutions announced its acquisition of Cimteq Limited (“Cimteq”), a design support and manufacturing software provider for the global wire and cable ... Von Jörg Dambock

The breakthrough of e-mobility has led to a rapidly increasing requirement for high-voltage wires. © DIIT / shutterstock

29.06.22 – Automation, Standardisation, Digitalisation

Automation, Standardisation, Digitalisation

Wiring harness sector must focus on these trends

Wiring harness manufacturers are facing major challenges. The high demand for electric cars in particular is making wiring harnesses more important and ... Von Jörg Dambock