Principal Researcher, Materials Testing Unit
We use advanced numerical computer modeling techniques to solve engineering problems accurately and efficiently, especially in the areas of product and technology development and optimization.
We have decades of experience in various simulation fields, including structural, thermal, modal, wear, damage, and fracture mechanics analyses of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composite materials. Our area of expertise includes the analysis of multiphysics problems using the finite element method, as well as the numerical simulation of plastic forming and welding processes.
Our expertise extends to modeling the manufacturing technology and injection molding processes of virgin and recycled polymer components, as well as describing and optimizing the mechanical behavior of composite materials, including their micromechanical characterization. In addition, we model additive manufacturing processes using the FFF method, considering the structural characteristics resulting from layer-by-layer build-up, orientation, and thermal conditions. We are capable of implementing comprehensive multi-stage modeling chains, ranging from manufacturing optimization to product testing in accordance with the conditions of use. This includes, for example, analysis ranging from case hardening simulation to operational structural testing of gears and determination of surface fatigue life; modeling and micromechanical mapping of fiber-reinforced composite injection molding and testing the structural integrity of the resulting parts; as well as linking FFF-based additive manufacturing process simulation with structural and integrity assessment of the finished component. Furthermore, our expertise also extends to the simulation and analysis of ultrasonic non-destructive testing (UT-NDT), enabling the modeling and optimization of various testing techniques and data processing, thereby supporting the efficient design of inspection procedures and increasing their reliability.