TECNALIA offers comprehensive solutions to mitigate the lack of integration between the design phase and manufacturing processes
The design of metal components often faces a critical challenge: the lack of integration between the design phase and manufacturing processes. Designers often lack detailed knowledge of specific manufacturing methods, know-how that is traditionally acquired only through practical experience in production. This gap limits the ability of engineers to fulfil the ideal approach that the "first piece is the right piece" and imposes unrealistic expectations on them to master a wide range of skills.
In this webinar, organised by Synera GmbH and TECNALIA, we will delve into how advanced computational models and holistic design tools can be used to overcome this challenge.
We will present an innovative platform developed by TECNALIA, which integrates microstructure predictions, material properties and the operational performance of metal alloys based not only on composition but also on the manufacturing process. Leveraging Synera's automation and interconnectivity capabilities, we can combine alloy design prediction and material properties with structural optimisation techniques. This is achieved to create components tailored to your functional requirements while incorporating manufacturing constraints to minimise defects.
Key findings regarding the solutions
We will present eCAST, an add-in developed by Synera, which integrates with CAM tools to predict the optimal foundry system design based on various success criteria without the need to rely on the experience of foundry operators. Furthermore, we will demonstrate the capacity of TECNALIA, to turn these designs into reality through the manufacture of prototypes. The session will conclude with a practical example: the optimised design and manufacture of a cast aluminium thermal management component.
- Discover customised alloy design: learn how to create materials tailored to specific manufacturing processes and operational requirements.
- Explore process automation in action: see how Synera integrates with advanced material design workflows to optimise component development.
- Industry perspectives: understand how these methods are being applied in the aerospace, automotive and energy industries to improve innovation and efficiency.
- Real-world case study: find out more about the design of a cast aluminium thermal management component and its application in manufacturing.
- Overcome common challenges: obtain strategies to address workflow bottlenecks, improve cross-disciplinary collaboration and integrate advanced tools effectively.
The webinar is aimed at material engineers, additive manufacturing specialists, R&D or innovation managers, process engineers and design engineers.
The presentations will be made by:
- Sebastián Flügel, Synera GmbH.
- Dr. Ignacio Laraudogoitia, TECNALIA.
**The webinar will be in English