{"id":35578,"date":"2024-08-09T11:36:25","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T09:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westcam-group.com\/news\/espisa-ag-optimizes-plastic-injection-moulding-with-autodesk-moldflow\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T08:30:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T07:30:32","slug":"espisa-ag-optimizes-plastic-injection-moulding-with-autodesk-moldflow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westcam-group.com\/en\/news\/espisa-ag-optimizes-plastic-injection-moulding-with-autodesk-moldflow\/","title":{"rendered":"ESPISA AG optimizes plastic injection moulding with AUTODESK MoldfloW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>Manufacturing plastic parts even more efficiently thanks to sophisticated simulation software<\/strong><\/em> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>MOLDFLOW: <\/strong>Simulation for injection molding and injection compression molding of plastic parts<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-webx-blocks-grid has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-grid wp-container-webx-blocks-grid-is-layout-478b6e6b wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-is-layout-grid\" style=\"--grid-columns-desktop:2;--grid-columns-tablet:2;--grid-columns-mobile:1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-item is-layout-flow wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);--grid-area-desktop:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto;--grid-area-tablet:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto;--grid-area-mobile:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\">The challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, plastic parts have to be lighter, more precise and more sustainable &#8211; with shorter development times at the same time. Thin wall thicknesses, complex geometries and new materials increase the risk of warping, weld lines and quality problems. In order to master these challenges early on, reliable data is needed instead of trial and error. This is precisely where Moldflow 2023 provides support with a faster solver, new interface and extended analysis functions.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-item is-layout-flow wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);--grid-area-desktop:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto;--grid-area-tablet:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto;--grid-area-mobile:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westcam-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/moldflow_blog_westcam2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42512\" style=\"width:517px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Moldflow? &#8211; The most important advantages <\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li><strong>Higher component quality:<\/strong> early detection of warpage, weld lines and flow problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Less material &amp; waste:<\/strong> Targeted optimization of wall thicknesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safe tools:<\/strong> Realistic testing of the sprue and cooling system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faster cycles:<\/strong> efficient design of cooling channels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Produce more sustainably:<\/strong> Realistically evaluating recycled materials &amp; bioplastics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Simulation makes the entire product development process more predictable &#8211; according to the principle:  <\/p>\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Engineer, don&#8217;t get angry.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westcam-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/moldflow-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42515\" style=\"width:770px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.westcam-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/moldflow-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.westcam-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/moldflow-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.westcam-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/moldflow-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.westcam-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/moldflow-1065x600.jpg 1065w, https:\/\/www.westcam-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/moldflow.avif 1172w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-webx-blocks-grid is-layout-grid wp-container-webx-blocks-grid-is-layout-478b6e6b wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-is-layout-grid\" style=\"--grid-columns-desktop:2;--grid-columns-tablet:2;--grid-columns-mobile:1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-item has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);--grid-area-desktop:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto;--grid-area-tablet:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto;--grid-area-mobile:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Injection molding simulation in Fusion 360<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fusion 360<\/strong> is included with every Moldflow license &#8211; ideal for adapting geometries and simulating them directly.<br\/><strong>Highlights<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Filling simulation shows weld lines, air pockets &amp; warpage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to <strong>12,000+ material data records<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic optimization suggestions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seamless CAD simulation workflow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-item has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);--grid-area-desktop:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto;--grid-area-tablet:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto;--grid-area-mobile:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New in Moldflow 2023:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Revised, intuitive user interface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faster calculations thanks to solver optimizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extended functions in the <strong>Scandium Tech Preview<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved connection to Fusion 360<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-webx-blocks-grid is-layout-grid wp-container-webx-blocks-grid-is-layout-478b6e6b wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-is-layout-grid\" style=\"--grid-columns-desktop:2;--grid-columns-tablet:2;--grid-columns-mobile:1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-item has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);--grid-area-desktop:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto;--grid-area-tablet:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto;--grid-area-mobile:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simulation as a sustainability factor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fewer test runs, fewer rejects, lower material consumption: Moldflow actively supports the achievement of <strong>ESG targets<\/strong>. Particularly important: the safe design of sustainable plastics and recyclates. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-item is-vertically-aligned-center has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);--grid-area-desktop:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto;--grid-area-tablet:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto;--grid-area-mobile:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">smarter design. more sustainable production. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Moldflow shows how a plastic part will behave even before production &#8211; and makes decisions safer, faster and more sustainable. We are happy to support you with all questions relating to simulation, material selection and process optimization. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-webx-blocks-grid is-layout-grid wp-container-webx-blocks-grid-is-layout-478b6e6b wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-is-layout-grid\" style=\"--grid-columns-desktop:1;--grid-columns-tablet:1;--grid-columns-mobile:1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-item has-accent-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-webx-blocks-grid-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);--grid-area-desktop:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto;--grid-area-tablet:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto;--grid-area-mobile:auto \/ auto \/ auto \/ auto\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d163bef50c82cd7a6fd3573e026c3943\">Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2c29d25e1a0733a0a04847c8e265832d\">Moldflow makes the entire injection moulding process predictable: material, gate, filling and cooling can be digitally checked and optimized before costs are incurred. The result: fewer rejects, lower material consumption, reliable tools and shorter cycles. In combination with Fusion 360, an end-to-end CAD simulation workflow is created &#8211; ideal for more efficient and sustainable decisions.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gladly there for you with help and advice:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-webx-blocks-westcam-employee-display\">\n    <div class=\"employee-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westcam-group.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/christoph-geiler-westcam-2025-300x300.jpg\" alt=Christoph Geiler \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"employee-info\">\n        <div class=\"heading-h3\">Christoph Geiler<\/div>\n        <div class=\"heading-h5 is-style-westcamized\">Head of CAD, PDM &#038; AEC<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"employee-social\">\n        <div class=\"icons\">\n                        <a href=https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/christoph-geiler\/ title=\"Christoph Geiler on linkedIn\"\n                target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n              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