The trade journal "Plastics Insights", published by Carl Hanser Verlag and renowned in the plastics industry, has published a specialist article entitled "Achieving Sustainable Product Design Using Artificial Intelligence – New Development Principles for Plastic Components with Recycled Content" by M.TEC ENGINEERING GmbH from Herzogenrath, engineering service provider in the field of product development and simulation service provider, in issue 10/2024.
The article highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) in product development can significantly improve the development of technical plastic components made from recycled materials, so-called recyclates.
State-of-the-art development process from M.TEC for technical components made from recyclates
M.TEC has developed its own state-of-the-art AI-based engineering process for technical development applications such as these. This innovative method makes it possible to design components made from recycled materials safely and efficiently by using AI to incorporate the material properties of recycled materials, which fluctuate more than those of new materials, into the component design. This AI-supported optimization of the component design is crucial, as these fluctuations must be taken into account in the component design, which is not possible with the necessary certainty using previous design methods.
In this way, companies can not only develop more sustainable components and products, but also ensure and further increase the functionality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their plastic components in the long term. This service offers enormous added value, particularly for industries that are increasingly focusing on the circular economy and environmental friendliness. By combining state-of-the-art engineering knowledge and artificial intelligence, M.TEC ENGINEERING GmbH enables significantly more efficient and resource-saving product development in this critical area.
M.TEC as a pioneer in the development of plastic components, devices and processes
With this innovative approach, M.TEC is positioning itself as a pioneer in the field of sustainable plastics technology product development and is actively contributing to overcoming the challenges of the plastics industry, which is increasingly focusing on recycling and environmental awareness.