Concept car “hour’s Pod”
JEC World 2019 in Paris, France, Mitsui Chemicals unveiled the “hour´s Pod” concept car
Simulation and Engineering
Service Solution to support your project
Simulation and Engineering Support
Mitsui Chemicals and ARRK as part of the Mitsui Chemicals Group work together on the development, manufacture and elaboration of applications of these materials for the automotive industry. With extensive knowledge on the starting materials and long experience in the product development process, the two companies pool their expertise for the optimum use of fibre-reinforced thermoplastics in vehicles and other parts.
Our Support Portfolio
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Material support
+ Material development
+ Material supply
Customized solution with different materials possible on request
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Engineering & Production
+ Design
+ Engineering
+ Material testing
+ Component testing
+ Tooling
+ Prototyping
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Simulation
+ Component simulation
+ System simulation
+ Optimisation
Support actions based on a specific project:
Front Bumper Beam
Material Support
Sampling material
- TAFNEX CF-PP UD Tape
- Mosdio PP-LGF
Sample production via partner network
- Sheet production
- Injection molding trials
To support projects in every development step, we started over the past years to create a partner network. For example, we are able to support you with hybrid products combining TAFNEX with other materials. Also we can connect you with machine oder part supplier.
Engineering: Material Characterisation And Physical Testing
- Material testing
- Material characterization in CAE
- Component Testing
- Validation of material model with component testing
Simulation:
CAE analysis and optimisation
Method development and design strategy
Simulation (crash & crushing, strength, fatigue, NVH, acoustics, multi-body, CFD)
Lay-up, layer optimization and draping simulation
Evaluation of results and component optimization
ANSA, HyperMesh, MSC Patran/Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys, Pamcrash, LS-Dyna, Radioss/Optistruct, Theseus-FE
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Use Cases
Concept study of a polylefine based seat design
Re-design of a virtual seat demonstrator using TAFNEX™ CF-PP UD and CF-PP LFT material and substituting metal parts
Simulation of a front bumper beam
Simulation-based product optimization with modified delamination prediction in crash case. Cooperation project between Mitsui and ARRK Engineering
ARRK Mitsui Network
Mitsui Chemicals and ARRK as part of the Mitsui Chemicals Group work together on the development, manufacture and elaboration of applications of these materials for the automotive industry. With extensive knowledge on the starting materials and long experience in the product development process, the two companies pool their expertise for the optimum use of fibre-reinforced thermoplastics in vehicles and other parts.
Material Technology
In the R&D Division, we will expand ways to pursue customer-driven innovation to achieve growth in targeted business domains and create new businesses and products. With TAFNEX™ CF-PP UD we are supporting the ARRK Group in the composite field and starting the service solution chain with our material expertise.
Engineering
ARRK Engineering offers its reowned customers an end-to-end engineering support with a comprehensive range of services. With our expertise in Electronics & Software, CAE & Simulation, Material, Acoustics, Composite, Car Body, Powertrain, Chassis, Interior & Exterior, Optical Systems, Passive Safety and Thermal Management we are developing as a long-time strategic partner products for our customers.
Prototyping
The cornerstone of ARRK's success in delivering excellence over the years has been its prototyping service. Our team has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience, and utilised some of the latest prototyping technologies around today. With prototyping centres strategically located across Europe, we are ideally placed to provide a comprehensive service that is local to you.
Tooling
At ARRK we’re here to support you with a comprehensive Tooling capability. Whatever your needs we can assist you with Rapid, Prototype & Pre-Series Tooling, Low Volume Tooling or Production Tooling, along with a range of Tooling Support Services. From tool maintenance, refurbishment, modification or calibration we’ve got it covered for you.
Low Volume Production
ARRK can support clients with a wide variety of low volume production solutions for plastics, metals, and composites components.
