Partners

Nordmetall can assist you in solving your specific challenges of material loading in sophisticated engineering applications. Nordmetall helps to understand, to evaluate and to apply materials with the objective of ensuring that each material is used at the right time and at the right place. Thereby, Nordmetall can offer sophisticated material testing, material modeling and simulation as well as material analysis, design, and development. Nordmetall provides a comprehensive range of services in the fields of standardized and dynamic-impact testing of various materials. Nordmetall is specialized in destructive material testing over a wide range of strain rates and temperature. The test results can be used to create material models to characterize complex material behaviors. The company has the possibility of caring out component and demonstrator tests.

COMTES FHT aspires to be a leading European research institute in the development and application of new technologies for metallic materials, with a special focus on key industries such as mechanical engineering, automotive industry, and energy technology. The company’s mission is to enhance the competitiveness of European production companies through innovative cutting-edge technologies and products, and to establish a new model of collaboration between manufacturers and research institutions. Since its founding in 2000, COMTES FHT has focused on growth and quality standards, working to increase the utility of materials, optimize production technologies, and innovate in tool and product design, providing industrial partners with efficient solutions and comprehensive services.

When it comes to high strain rate applications, Impetus stands as a trusted leader. Impetus is a cutting-edge Finite Element Analysis (FEA) system specifically tailored for high strain rate applications. With its unparalleled computational capabilities and comprehensive simulation tools, Impetus enables engineers and researchers to accurately model and predict the behavior of materials under extreme loading conditions. Its precise simulations facilitate the design and optimization of materials for high-performance applications across various industries.

Founded in 1962 HEGGEMANN AG offers complex metallic lightweight solutions from design and development, simulation, engineering and validation to prototype production and series production on the basis of a broad value chain. The core business of HEGGEMANN AG is focused on the aerospace market and ranges from complete landing gear systems to structural and engine components. A second mainstay is in the area of industrial applications with a focus on complex metallic structures for small series in the automotive, energy and special vehicles sectors. In addition to the controlling divisions, the approximately 240 employees cover the entire metal production chain and ensure a unique selling point in the field of medium-sized aviation suppliers thanks to the high level of vertical integration. In addition to the production areas, a further focus is on the development and industrialization of products in order to offer customers maximum added value in terms of costs, quality and timeline.

Matplus is an independent Germany-based software and services company specializing in end-to-end digitalization of materials information. We combine in-depth materials knowledge with innovative software solutions, backed by many years of industrial practice, to deliver exceptional value to our customers. A strategic research pipeline and practical R&D projects keep us at the forefront of materials information technology, continuously enhancing our offerings to meet evolving customer needs. Our key solutions are JMatPro®, the top software for material property calculations, Matplus EDA®, a scalable system that streamlines materials data for better efficiency and collaboration, and MatGlobe®, a comprehensive database that empowers R&D with trusted materials information. Our systems integrate with existing enterprise architectures, providing seamless interfaces to PLM, CAE, and ERP systems. Agile and committed to your sustainable success—partner with us to elevate your materials technology and drive innovation.