Case Study: LuK R&D Center cuts development time and testing with Hexagon Simufact Forming

LuK innovates manufacturing processes through forming simulation with Simufact

LuK USA LLC, part of the Schaeffler Group and a manufacturer of automotive drivetrain components, faced a constant need to develop innovative and reliable manufacturing processes for its products. Their challenge was to avoid costly physical prototyping and reduce lengthy development times to remain competitive. To address this, the company turned to vendor Hexagon and its Simufact Forming simulation software.

Hexagon's solution utilized Simufact Forming for virtual testing and process simulation, which allowed LuK to design and optimize manufacturing processes digitally. This approach enabled LuK to reduce its development time by 50%, cutting a two-year project down to just one year. The use of virtual testing from Hexagon nearly eliminated the need for physical prototypes, resulting in significant cost reduction, material savings, and a faster time to market for new products.