Sigma Plastic Services (Schaumburg, IL) presented its SIGMASOFT software designed for 3D injection molding simulation at the recent Euromold 2011. SIGMASOFT offers a variety of functions unmatched by conventional simulation software, while enabling the user to obtain a profound understanding of the causalities, considering not only part defects, but also concerning mold performance, energy efficiency and achievable process windows. Features include:

• An employed “Finite Volume Method” offers fast and easy integration of all available influencing factors.
• The ability to make detailed statements concerning the efficiency of the employed tempering concept from the energy-consumption side.
• The ability to determine ejector forces during de-molding and subsequent thermal treatments on the mechanical components of the press can be analyzed.

For more information visit www.sigmasoft.de.