Introduction

IGS GeboJagema, a high-precision mold maker headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializes in complex multi-cavity molds for the healthcare sector. Serving clients in Europe and North America, IGS focuses on drug delivery systems like insulin pens, auto-injectors, and inhalers. Since integrating Moldex3D into their workflow, IGS has transformed how it tackles challenges in design and manufacturing, significantly improving product quality and development efficiency.

The Challenge

One major challenge IGS faced involved a “stem fit” component in an inhalation device. The part exhibited instability, jeopardizing the performance of the final medical device. Given the high precision and strict regulatory requirements of healthcare products, achieving reliable, consistent quality was essential.

IGS implemented Moldex3D in various project stages:

• Early Feasibility & Sales Phase: Moldex3D was used to conduct RFQ studies and DFM evaluations, ensuring parts were fillable and manufacturable from the outset.
• Design & Engineering Validation: Simulations identified pressure, temperature, and venting concerns, guiding mold and cooling system design.
• Problem Solving & Optimization: Moldex3D enabled detailed DOE (Design of Experiments) analyses, allowing engineers to resolve the instability in the “stem fit” part and validate results with physical trials.

Moldex3D Delivered Key Benefits

• Speed: Fast, accurate simulation results accelerated decision-making and reduced turnaround time compared to traditional overnight runs.
• Ease of Use: Recent improvements in meshing allowed IGS engineers to run high-quality simulations without requiring meshing expertise.
• Reliability: Simulation outcomes closely matched real-world production results, enabling IGS to confidently optimize their process.
• Flexibility: Moldex3D CFD was used to test and optimize cooling strategies, reducing the risk of costly mold rework.

Conclusion

For over four years, IGS has relied on Moldex3D to improve mold performance and customer satisfaction. With plans to expand into 3D cooling and integrate simulation-to-validation comparisons, IGS is committed to elevating mold development through digital innovation. “Moldex3D helps us achieve faster, more reliable results, empowering us to deliver better molds and better products,” said the IGS engineering team. Moldex3D continues to be a trusted partner in IGS’s pursuit of healthcare excellence.