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Optimizing Production Process with NovaFlow&Solid at Automotive Components Floby AB
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Digital Twin / Simulation
- Sensors - Voltage Sensors
Applicable Industries
- Automotive
- Equipment & Machinery
Use Cases
- Manufacturing Process Simulation
- Time Sensitive Networking
The Challenge
Automotive Components Floby AB (AC Floby), a Swedish company with over 60 years of experience in manufacturing products for the automotive industry, was facing a significant challenge. The company was losing critical production time while constructing brake components for cars. This inefficiency was affecting their overall productivity and profitability. The company was in search of a solution that could stabilize and optimize their production process. Initially, they hired NovaCast for simulations on a consulting basis. However, as the need for professional simulations increased, they realized the need for a more permanent and efficient solution.
About The Customer
Automotive Components Floby AB (AC Floby) is a Swedish company that has been in operation for over 60 years. The company is based in the town of Floby, which has a population of just over 1500 inhabitants. AC Floby specializes in manufacturing products for the automotive industry, including brake discs, wheel hubs, and connecting rods. The company serves manufacturers throughout Europe and beyond, adhering to the highest industry standards of quality, precision, and environmental impact. AC Floby has a workforce of 510 employees and generates a revenue of 2,057 MSEK.
The Solution
In response to the challenge, AC Floby decided to invest in NovaCast's process simulation tool, NovaFlow&Solid, for in-house use. This tool simulates mold filling and solidification, which are critical steps in the production of brake components. The tool is designed to save crucial time in production and make the process more cost-efficient. The time-saving aspect of the tool comes from its ability to switch mesh in the simulation and during filling in several steps. Depending on the section of the component being worked on, the tool can use a bigger mesh resolution for thick-walled sections and a finer mesh for sensitive areas. In addition to NovaFlow&Solid, AC Floby also chose NovaCast's Technology Partner Agreement (TPA). This agreement not only guarantees support but also provides software updates, invitations to webinars, and discounted user meetings.
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