REM3D® is a dedicated simulation software designed specifically for polymer processing, with a strong focus on polyurethane foams.
It enables engineers to simulate the full manufacturing chain, including:
The objective is clear: no surprises in production: only predictable, optimized results.
One of REM3D®’s core strengths lies in its physics-based, data-driven methodology.
Because polymer foams exhibit complex and highly sensitive behaviors depending on their formulation, a precise material characterization phase is required. This experimental data is then used to define a constitutive law.
REM3D® integrates a wide range of advanced features designed for real industrial environments:
A key advantage is its intuitive interface, which guides users by highlighting missing or inconsistent parameters, ensuring robust setup and faster workflows.
A central challenge in foaming simulation is air bubble entrapment, which can severely affect product performance.
REM3D® allows engineers to track bubble formation and movement in real time, providing deep insight into defect mechanisms.
One industrial example discussed during the webinar highlights electronic encapsulation, where bubble control is critical to ensure device reliability.
Three injection strategies were compared:
The results clearly show that tilted injection significantly reduces bubble entrapment, demonstrating how simulation can directly guide process optimization.
Beyond bubble tracking, REM3D® enables engineers to analyze:
Advanced tools such as cutting planes, mesh visualization, and adaptive mesh refinement provide a detailed understanding of what happens inside the part during the process.
As demonstrated throughout this webinar, REM3D® transforms foaming simulation into a controlled, predictable, and optimized engineering process.