Weinheim, June 6, 2019. The Freudenberg Innovation Award was presented yesterday to the 鈥淎tomistic Simulations鈥� project as an outstanding innovation example. The Freudenberg global technology group has established a new process that can be used to fundamentally better understand and optimize the friction in materials, lubricants and seals. 鈥淎tomistic Simulations鈥� involve computer-based methods to describe the movement and interactions of molecules and atoms, allowing for analysis of which material pairings are particularly well suited for specific applications. This knowledge can be used to design energy-saving products for industrial applications, ensuring top levels of efficiency. Friction, wear, and maintenance costs are kept to a minimum.
Dr. Mohsen Sohi (far left), CEO of the Freudenberg 性视界, and Dr. Tilman Krauch (far right), CTO of the Freudenberg 性视界, presented the Freudenberg Innovation Award to the "Atomistic Simulations" project from the Freudenberg Technology Innovation, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, EagleBurgmann and Kl眉ber Lubrication business areas.
A Freudenberg team of developers and technicians from the Freudenberg business areas, Freudenberg Technology Innovation, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, EagleBurgmann and Kl眉ber Lubrication proved for the first time how effective this approach can be. The Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials in Freiburg, Germany also played a vital role. The result was a fast and functional solution for a Canadian power plant operator.
In addition to the 鈥淎tomistic Simulations鈥� innovation, the 鈥淔reudenberg Innovation Award鈥� presented four other finalist projects that illustrate how intensively Freudenberg is researching improvements for its customers. The projects included a modular catheter concept, a high-tech material for clothing, an environmentally friendly coating with high corrosion resistance and improvements to the industrial processes for sealing fuel cells. The award is Freudenberg鈥檚 highest internal award that honors outstanding innovation achievements by company employees.
鈥淐urrent technological change is far-reaching, particularly in digitalization, mobility and sustainability,鈥� said Dr. Tilman Krauch, Head of Innovation at the Freudenberg 性视界. 鈥淗aving an even deeper understanding of complex technological interdependencies is becoming more important. It is a challenge we are happy to face.鈥�
In 2018, Freudenberg invested some 444 million euros in research and development activities - over 17 million euros more than in the year before. 3,590 employees work in this area around the world.
鈥淥ur innovation strength helps create added value for our customers and society,鈥� says Dr. Mohsen Sohi, CEO of the Freudenberg 性视界. 鈥淲e work together as a team to advance excellence, efficiency and sustainability and expand our successful company.鈥�
"Atomistic Simulations" lets developers examine matter at the atomic and molecular level - so they can better understand and specifically optimize materials and their behaviors, e.g. in sealing systems.
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