An article contributed by our company has been published in the March issue of the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Press Technology." Please take a look. [Feature] Simulation Technology for Advancing Press Forming [Case Study Explanation] ■ Pursuing Precision in Automotive Parts Using Press Forming Simulation Kenichiro Ito, Marco Crivelli A, AutoForm Japan "By utilizing AutoForm-DieDesigner and AutoForm-Sigma early in the design phase, we can systematically and quickly implement everything from feasibility assessments to appropriate design change proposals at the point when the initial product shape is released. All tasks related to shape modification, calculation execution, evaluation, and feasibility confirmation introduced here were completed in half a day (4 hours)." [Function Explanation] ■ Case Study on Springback Reduction Using AutoForm-Sigma Hironori Imai, Takayuki Yamamoto, AutoForm Japan "In this case, as a result of applying the robust feasibility workflow, we achieved a 65% reduction in the tryout to mold modification cycle without any special adjustments, simply by confirming the basic seven items, resulting in a defect rate during mass production that is about one-thirtieth."

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AutoForm, a world-leading supplier of software solutions for the press forming industry, has announced the launch of its new development software, AutoForm-TryoutAssistant. Designed around the essential requirements sought by tryout specialists, this software is a groundbreaking product that can be operated as a portable digital tryout alongside tryout presses. By utilizing this software, the principles of "Industry 4.0" (the Fourth Industrial Revolution), as advocated by the German government, can be implemented in the daily operational processes of mold factories. For more details, please check the official website: https://www.autoform.com/jp/news-events/news/autoform-tryoutassistant-mobile-digital-tryout/

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AutoForm Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Switzerland), the Japanese subsidiary of AutoForm, a global leading company in mold design and sheet metal forming simulation software (located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Marco A. Crivellaro), opened a branch in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture on December 1, 2017. <Overview / Message from the Representative> We are very pleased to have successfully expanded into Hiroshima, which has significantly enhanced our customer base in the extremely important Sanyo region. Additionally, our participation in the "Hiroshima Digital Innovation Center," led by Hiroshima Prefecture, has further solidified our commitment to business expansion and long-term strategy. Taking this opportunity, all our employees are determined to work even harder, and we kindly ask for your continued support. <Hiroshima Branch Details> Address: 6th Floor, IT Otemachi Building, 3-1-3 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 730-0051 Tel: 050-6865-7399

AutoForm Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Switzerland), the Japanese subsidiary of AutoForm, a global leading company in mold design and sheet metal forming simulation software, will open a branch in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture on November 16, 2017. <Overview> The AutoForm Japan Co., Ltd. Nagoya branch will be established in the Tokai region, where many related manufacturers, including automotive manufacturers and parts and tool manufacturers that require press forming simulation software, are located. The branch will also feature a training room equipped with the latest facilities. With the opening of the Nagoya branch, we will be able to respond quickly to many customers, making it easier to access training, support, and consulting services. <Nagoya Branch Details> Address: 4-60-12 Hiraike-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, 29th floor, Global Gate, 453-6129 Tel: 052-485-4468 Fax: 052-485-4469

AutoForm Engineering GmbH, one of the world's leading suppliers of software solutions for the press forming industry (headquartered in Switzerland), announced that Volkswagen's mold manufacturing division has chosen AutoForm-ProcessDesigner for CATIA as the optimal software for process design. This strategic decision was made based on excellent results obtained from a joint development project. The Volkswagen mold manufacturing division aims to improve the efficiency of its daily operations by implementing AutoForm-ProcessDesigner for CATIA, which includes standard methods for process design in the CATIA environment.

At Ford Germany, all production parts undergo simulation. The objectives are: ● Cost reduction ● High robustness in production ● Shortening of development time To achieve these, AutoForm has been introduced throughout the entire process chain of the pressing and forming process. ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Ford Germany has adopted AutoForm from the early stages of product development to mass production. ● Cost reduction ⇒ Attempting to reduce time even in the prototype stage of molds, aiming for cost savings ⇒ Optimally utilizing blanks and strip materials using AutoForm ⇒ Considering the reduction of the number of processes ● High robustness in production ⇒ Implementing shape correction based on reliable calculations from AutoForm-Sigma ⇒ Changes in various conditions, such as differences in material properties, do not affect reliability ● Shortening of development time ⇒ By adopting AutoForm, which has fast calculation speeds from the early stages of product development to mass production, high-quality parts can be manufactured even with reduced development time.

AutoForm-HemPlannerplus has now been further enhanced and fully integrated into the AutoFormplus R6 version, allowing users to take advantage of all the benefits of AutoForm's efficient workflow and the new powerful graphical user interface.

This introduces how Daimler is addressing the conflicting challenges of "increasing vehicle weight" and "lightweighting components" to improve occupant safety, and how AutoForm plus's advanced technology is being incorporated in this effort.

AutoForm-DieAdviserplus determines the optimal die design and effective wear prevention concepts based on the simulation results of AutoForm-Solverplus. The durability of die materials, hardening, and die coatings is determined considering production volume and press stroke rates. Key features of AutoForm-DieAdviserplus: - Rapid determination of optimal wear prevention concepts (within minutes) - Accurate identification of areas with severe die wear - Comprehensive distinction of appropriate blank types (zinc-plated/no zinc plating, stainless steel, or aluminum) and part types (structural die or outer die) for suitable wear concepts - A powerful wear prevention concept combining the following: - Die materials (cast iron, cast steel, cold-rolled steel, high-speed steel, or special die steel) - Hardening (frame, induction, laser or full hardening, or plasma nitriding) - Die coatings (hard chrome plating, pulse plasma diffusion, various PVD and CVD coatings, or carbon coatings)

AutoForm Engineering Deutschland GmbH received the EFB 'Innovative Alliance' Quality Management Award from the European Research Association for Sheet Metal Working (EFB) in Hanover, Germany. The award ceremony took place at the 33rd EFB Sheet Metal Working Congress held on April 16, 2013. The EFB 'Innovative Alliance' Quality Management Award is presented to companies and research institutes that have contributed to the EFB network through long-term collaborative research in the fields of materials, production processes, and quality assurance in press forming, as well as by promoting research prior to market competition.

Daimler has achieved significant weight reduction of the white body by utilizing software from AutoForm Engineering. For more details, please refer to the "News" section on our website.

"I want to deliver molds with guaranteed quality to our customers on time. By using AutoForm's solutions, we can confidently achieve this, which has also alleviated employee stress. We are effectively utilizing AutoForm software as a means of acquisition for Trinklein." (Harald Kessler, Technical Manager of Trinklein) Demanding customers, tight schedules, unpredictable behavior of the latest materials, and above all, fierce price competition. All of these present significant challenges for mold manufacturers. Trinklein Werkzeugbau GmbH, based in Nuremberg, has invested in AutoForm Engineering GmbH's software solutions to maximize the potential of its corporate know-how. This Nuremberg company simulated the pressing process on a computer before creating hardware. As a result, time and costs were reduced, product range expanded, and new customer acquisition was achieved. Source: DIGITAL ENGINEERING MAGAZIN