By simulating the glass-moulding process digitally, Gerresheimer is reducing the development time for glass containers
Düsseldorf/Lohr/Wertheim, October 16, 2019. Glass production begins with engineering the mould. The more accurately the moulds are designed and made, the greater the quality of the bottle. A perfect and even distribution of glass is the key to success when it comes to ensuring the robustness and sustainability of these highly sensitive products. Gerresheimer employs innovative simulation software for this purpose. This adjusts the production parameters using CFD (computational fluid dynamics) as a basis, which improves the products and reduces development time. At CPhI Worldwide in Frankfurt from November 5 to 7, Gerresheimer will be showcasing a wide range of pharmaceutical glass containers for solid and liquid drugs at booth 111B10.
“Our customers are demanding sustainable and therefore lightweight yet stable products,” says Philipp Amrhein, Manager of New Product Development & Mould Design at Gerresheimer in Lohr. To ensure it is in the position to meet these requirements, the company is using simulation software developed to calculate sturdiness and simulate the production process for moulded glass. The moulding production process and design of the moulds are being optimized, taking account of all the chemical and physical parameters of the glass. CFD simulations are also being used to optimize the respective process, which reduces stresses in the glass container and is an effective way to improve the quality of the production process.
