Automotive & Mobility
Sleek Design. Precise Standards.
Advanced modeling of melt flow, warpage, and anisotropy enables flawless, on-spec automotive parts.
From Dashboards to Battery Housings
Automotive molding pushes materials and processes to their limits. From glass fiber-reinforced plastic in under-the-hood parts to dashboards and sleek interior trims, components for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and EVs must balance performance and appearance to stay on-spec.
Weld Lines And Air Traps: Minor Defects, Major Impact
Weld lines and air traps are major causes of aesthetic defects in bumpers, dashboards, and instrument panels. They are heavily influenced by melt front behavior during molding, which must be carefully controlled to prevent them.
Shrinking Parts, Increasing Problems
Dimension-critical parts like engine covers, radiator end tanks, and rocker covers must meet strict tolerances. This means that failure to compensate for shrinkage and warpage during the design phase leads to costly adjustments later on.
When Fiber Works Against You
For under-the-hood components made from glass fiber-reinforced plastics, it's the flow of fibers during molding that determines how the final part behaves. This makes it trickier to design parts that stay strong and heat-resistant over time.
Materials Collide, Problems Increase
Multi-material components such as signal and brake lights, door panels, and interior trims require precise bonding and material compatibility. Unfortunately, 2K and overmolding processes can easily go awry if not controlled effectively.
Strong, perfectly designed parts? Yes, please!
At SIMCON, we know the challenges automotive and mobility manufacturers face. That's why Cadmould Flex, our holistic ecosystem of injection molding simulation features, is designed with real-world applications—and users—in mind.
Flawless Surfaces Start in the Mold
Cascadic Injection, a Cadmould feature, allows you to accurately model sequential gating strategies to reposition or remove weld lines and air traps. The result is consistently smooth surfaces—critical for high-quality interior and exterior parts.
On Spec. On Time. On the Road.
Tight tolerances require full control over deformation—that’s why Warp provides reliable simulation of shrinkage and warpage, including for fiber-reinforced parts. Smart geometry compensation in the Unwarp tool lets you proactively adjust your mold design and molding parameters to hit dimensional targets faster.
Strength Where It Matters Most
Cadmould Fiber models fiber orientation and anisotropy to look into the future and predict the behavior of the finished glass fiber-reinforced part. The data equips you to design strong, stable parts for the toughest use cases—even under the hood.
The Perfect Fit—Even With Mixed Materials
Multi-material molding requires control at every interface—and that’s exactly what 2K & Insert gives you. By predicting effects on filling and deformation when different materials interact, it helps you optimize your process for stronger material contact.
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Alexander Wolf
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Amadeus Langeloh
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Over two years, Cadmould optimized gating, controlled warpage, and prevented air entrapment for critical galvanized parts.
Michael Stenger
Development
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Philipp Beckel
Project Management
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Cadmould is fast and ideal for early geometry validation. It optimizes mold projects by cutting costs, reducing scrap, and ensuring high-quality parts.
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CAE Applications Engineer
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Stringent quality and safety standards that demand high accuracy
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Weight reduction initiatives to enhance fuel efficiency and sustainability
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