For the critical step in the simulation process—the solving phase—the software provider Meshparts GmbH clearly supports the approach of Fraunhofer IGD. At the core of the new technology is an efficient equation solver for structural mechanics that shifts simulation calculations from the CPU to the graphics card. The graphics processor offers many times the computing resources, allowing designers to see changes to component designs almost in real time—resulting in enormous time savings in daily work. “When it comes to solving, we rely on reliable external partners. Fraunhofer IGD’s approach impresses with extremely fast solution performance and the precision of the results. We are convinced that by combining our two innovative approaches, we can sustainably support our customers in their work,” says Timo Ziegler, Managing Director of Sales at Meshparts GmbH. The teams from the “Interactive Engineering Technologies” department at Fraunhofer IGD and at Meshparts are currently working intensively in parallel on the integration and are planning a software go-live for early 2019.