Design tools for packaging and technical parts used at Knauf Industries
What are the advantages of digital simulation in packaging design?
What is digital simulation? Numerical simulation is the computerized process of using algorithms and mathematical models to reproduce the behavior of a physical system, process or phenomenon.
This modern approach offers a number of advantages, from speeding up the design process to saving raw materials, while contributing to more responsible management of our resources. This expertise can prove invaluable in packaging design and development.
Along with other technological advances, digital simulation has transformed the way we design and develop products, particularly in demanding sectors such asindustry and thefood industry.
At Knauf Industries, our ID lab innovation experts use this technology to design and develop more optimized packaging and technical parts in expanded polypropylene, expanded polystyrene and plastic injection.
The use of digital simulation in packaging design
Numerical simulation offers the possibility of digitally reproducing objects and systems, enabling an in-depth study of their behavior under various conditions. By simulating variable loads, the detection of weak points in a package becomes easier, facilitating the necessary adjustments.
Using digital simulation software, our ID lab experts and innovation engineers model, design and virtually test products before they go to market, in order to reduce time-to-market and costs. Digital simulation thus eliminates the time constraints associated with traditional design, offering a significant competitive advantage.
This cutting-edge technology avoids wastage of raw materials and speeds up the design process, enabling rapid modifications to meet our customers’ urgent needs.
We actively contribute to resource conservation. Thanks to advanced simulations, we are able to optimize the amount of raw material used for each packaging, thus reducing waste and contributing to a more responsible approach.
Simulation can help to make parts lighter while maintaining their performance, and helps to reduce the number of prototypes needed, since it facilitates the creation of already-optimized parts and helps to choose the best final design from among different options…
At Knauf Industries, the reliability of numerical simulation is confirmed by physical tests under real-life conditions, guaranteeing high-quality packaging, PPE and EPS parts.
Simulations, such as the impact of a pedestrian on an automotive impact absorber, help to assess the material’s strength, deformation and absorption. Static tests analyze deformation under specific loads, while thermal simulations assess temperature propagation. These approaches enable different scenarios to be predicted, ensuring optimal design.
In short, digital simulation opens the door to bold innovations and precise packaging customization at no extra cost.
This cutting-edge technology makes it possible to :
- Facilitate the design process, through design optimization
- Help choose the most suitable material for each project
- Improve the accuracy of studies (precise deformation measurement in mechanical testing, for example)
- Save time designing packaging or technical parts
- Quickly visualize and explore a wide range of scenarios
Knauf Industries extends its field of analysis, studying the strength of reinforced components and the behavior of complex assemblies. Numerical simulations become the catalyst for ongoing development, offering meticulous feasibility and cost analyses.
Numerical simulation enables Knauf Industries to explore new applications in safety, energy efficiency and design. We are ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges while preserving our planet’s resources.
