Robust software makes moulding industry more profitable
Focusing on improving business processes within the moulding industry, the IMPC project developed an innovative methodology and a prototype software tool for product design and cost calculation. In particular, the software tool offers rapid calculation of mould costs in the most accurate way when elaborating a quotation. Additionally, the tool generates a broad-range of scenario calculations facilitating the analysis of the cost impact on the plastic part production under various alternative mould layouts. The tool offers increased user-friendliness by providing guidance throughout the entire process of cost estimation. Most interestingly, it reduces the required input data ensuring fast processing of quotation preparation and calculation. This speeding up of calculation and the increased accuracy in cost estimation are the key innovative features of this tool. Unlike other conventionally used software packages, the tool displays increased capabilities of generation of various alternative scenario calculations on a life cycle basis. The IMPC software is offered to mould-makers that need fast quotation processes along with reduced risk of over- and under- evaluation of the mould. This will contribute to a better communication about costs within moulding industry offering better business opportunities. Moreover, injection moulders that use this novelty are expected to be able to specify tailor made products that are customised to customer's demands. For more information click at: http://www.impc.rwth-aachen.de(odnośnik otworzy się w nowym oknie)