The Twente start-up Triboform working with Volvo and many German automakers. With the Triboform software save the carmakers time and money in the development of new models.
The friction models Triboform, a spin-off from the University of Twente, predict how steel and aluminum plates themselves behave as automakers they squeeze in the form of a hood, car door or fender.
Volvo, Mercedes Benz and Skoda as launching customers
“With our software to optimize vehicle manufacturers their production process,” says Jan Harmen Wiebenga, founder of Triboform.
“That they not only save millions of euros in development costs but it also helps to by car to save dozens of kilos. “
Carmakers seek the limit on the design of the bodywork, both in terms of design and in terms of weight. When pressed, there is therefore the risk of wrinkles or cracks in the body parts.
Until now, manufacturers have developed the persmallen through trial and error .
the simulation tools Triboform get the guesswork out of the process and save the carmakers in this way many times. The core of the simulations focused on the interaction of the plate material, lubricants and the molds.
“The competition in the automotive industry is large, and hence the urge to innovative software products such as those of our”, said Wiebenga. “With the launch of our software product we enter a new growth phase. Our ambitions go far. “
Triboform, founded in 2013, now allowed Volvo, Daimler and Skoda among its clients.
” When we see those cars on the road, we realize we cooperated to it, “said Wiebenga. “That of course makes us very proud.”
In addition Skoda also showed other brands in the VW group, Porsche, Seat, Audi and Volkswagen itself, interest in the software. Wiebenga: “Our ultimate goal is that our product is the standard in the development of cars worldwide. And go beyond the automobile industry we go forward. “
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