Bottero to simulate glass production lines

Troy, Michigan - Bottero SpA, a designer and builder of hollow and flat glass production lines, has selected Altair HyperWorks from Altair Engineering as its preferred computer-aided engineering (CAE) suite for optimising and verifying structural components used in their production lines. The technology for the simulation of mechanical components will support the introduction of a new product line and the development of advanced forming-equipment.

“Because of this software choice we expect to shorten our development cycle and reduce the number of physical prototypes we build,” said Claudio Borsarelli, technical manager of the Bottero's Hollow Glass division. “We will now be able to fill our customers’ needs in the shortest time possible. Our machines are always customized to end-user requirements, so it’s not always possible for us to rely on existing models in serving our customers.”

According to Borsarelli, strong growth in the glass market has led to a pressing need to introduce new technologies across Bottero's product line. " We need to simulate the entire production system under different usage conditions to make sure that all aspects of the design are thoroughly worked out,” he commented.