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News Release from: Magma | Subject: MAGMASOFT casting simulation software
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 August 2004
Cast iron foundy widens application of
simulation
After several years of using process simulation software successfully for its casting engineering and methodology work, a Dutch foundry decided to strategically strengthen simulation capability.
After several years of using MAGMASOFT successfully for its casting engineering and methodology work, the Dutch foundry group de Globe has decided to strategically strengthen its commitment in MAGMASOFT Since De Globe joined the Finnish Componenta group this year, it has decided to install a 16 processor Linux PC cluster along with two new cluster licenses of MAGMASOFT
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 Dec 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Benchmarks comparing the response times of our current working environment with the new one clearly demonstrated the superiority of the new solution," said Hein Strijbos, manager advanced and process engineering of de Globe.
He stated: "With the installation of two MAGMASOFT cluster licenses we do not only expect a quantum leap in calculation times, but also a real change in the way we work with MAGMASOFT.
The cluster installation of MAGMASOFT allows us do real experimentation on the computer screen.
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This will replace a lot of shop floor trials as well as help our casting experts to identify the best process conditions before the first casting is made".
"The decision of de Globe confirms our approach to make latest software and hardware cluster technology available to innovative medium sized foundries", said Dr Joerg C.
Sturm, Executive Manager of MAGMA.
"The dedicated requirements of de Globe for its casting design support and methodology work, including casting property prediction for its complex cast and ductile iron components, led to the natural decision to give MAGMASOFT cluster a real thought.
The benchmarks we performed at MAGMA offered such a strong speed up to their current solution and strongly helped de Globe to justify such an investment into their future." The Linux PC cluster will be delivered by Linux NetworX, an acknowledged US based and world wide acting vendor of cluster technology.
The solution has been shipped completely preconfigured and customized with MAGMASOFT cluster.
First simulations have been successfully performed on the day of the installation.
About de Globe - De Globe is one of the recognized European cast iron foundry groups established more then 100 years ago.
De Globe has a total capacity of 80.000 tonnes per year, with three production sites, all located in the southern part of the Netherlands.
The company is part of the Componenta-Globe group.
This Scandinavian-Dutch company has an annual turnover of EUR 300 million and 2300 employees.
The group is specialized in the production of most complex and thin walled ductile iron components for the construction and heavy duty industries including components such as housings, axle and suspension parts.
The variety of castings ranges from small series on a semi automated no-bake moulding line in the Belfeld plant, a core intensive series in the foundry of Weert, up to large series production on its fully integrated facilities in Hoensbroek.
About MAGMA - the demands on the functionality and quality of castings and the productivity and reliability of the casting process are increasing continuously.
It has been the aim of MAGMA since 1988 to provide a new view of the casting process through simulation and thereby support optimization in all areas of the process chain from casting development to volume production.
Today MAGMA of Aachen is the leading partner for the casting design and manufacturing industries.
Over 800 MAGMASOFT customers worldwide prove that the challenges facing the casting process can only be successfully met when the relevant knowledge, powerful software, and competent support work hand-in-hand.
With more than 25 experienced foundry engineers and as many engineers from other disciplines, MAGMA provides a fast and effective Task Force.
There are around 100 employees of MAGMA at five locations in Aachen, Germany, Chicago, USA, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Singapore and Hellebaek, Denmark.
Furthermore, MAGMA is represented by 20 competent partners worldwide.
About Linux NetworX - Linux NetworX brings its powerful and easy-to-manage cluster technology to demanding high performance computing and high availability systems.
Linux NetworX provides solutions for organizations involved in biotechnology research, oil and gas exploration, aeronautical and chemical modeling, graphics rendering and visual effects, and other technological research fields.
Through its innovative Evolocity hardware, ICETM cluster management tools and professional service and support, Linux NetworX provides end-to-end clustering solutions.
To date, the company has built some of the fastest cluster systems in the world, and boasts numerous Fortune 500 customers.
In 2002, Linux NetworX designed and delivered the world's fastest Linux supercomputer.".
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