SOFTWARE and Software solutions
Applus+ IMA understands the challenges of data management and documenting information
through existing workflows in medium-sized and large companies.
Especially in the areas of research and development, simulation, evaluation, laboratory testing, quality
management, process development and production planning.
Our software products offer companies a range of solutions which, based on standard
products and modules, can be extended to individual, customer-specific validation, evaluation and processing
options based on standard products and modules, as required.
We offer high-performance software for performing strength calculations according to the FKM guidelines
as well as for managing product, materials, testing and calculation data, standards, and much more.
In addition, at Applus+ IMA we plan and implement customer-specific software projects with a professional
team of programmers, project managers and consultants.
On this page we inform you about the following Applus+ IMA software products:
Our portfolio
Solutions for Managing Your Own Data with Digital+
Our workspace services are specifically designed to give companies full control over their data management processes.
Bring your company data and expertise together in a central location. From material properties to material sustainability to CAE material simulations – improve the availability and reliability of your data.
Materials Portal
Your access to comprehensive material data and information
- Extensive online material data library
- Over 10,000 materials
- Including material models and CAE plugins
Live Testing
Insights in real time, anytime and anywhere
- Access to current live data for ongoing tests
- Real-time data – dynamic and interactive
- Available for our material testing services
DigiLab
Providing digital and structured test data
- Digital delivery of customer test data
- Comprehensive test data for further analysis and evaluations
- Centralization of all tests in a unique digital platform
Materials Workspace
Expand your material knowledge for optimized product development
- Manage all company material data in a central location
- Comprehensive coverage of tests and standards up to material data
- Improved traceability and integration
CAE Workspace
Ensuring simulation accuracy and effectiveness
- Create and manage material models from material and test data
- A central point of contact for handling material cards
- Specialization for CAE engineers to perform simulations
fatigue RIFEST
Determine strength readings according to FKM guidelines
Read brochure Example result printout
The software displays the guideline-compliant strength test results at verification points for non-welded and
welded components according to FKM Guidelines
The FKM Guidelines apply to machine components and was first developed in 1994 under the
management of IMA Dresden.
fatigue RIFEST has been updated to the 7th edition of the FKM guideline with the update 3.0.0.
With this update, our customers will be able to work with the latest technology in the future.
Engineers and designers in a wide variety of fields benefit from the theoretical and practical knowledge of our
calculation engineers. Their know-how forms the basis of the methods and calculation algorithms
of fatigue RIFEST:
- Solid-shaped and sheet-form non-welded components
- Welded components
- Strength analysis for scattered stresses based on FEM calculations or strain measurements, for instance.
We offer training on the calculation program and the FKM guidelines at the customer’s premises,
at our Office in Dresden or as online seminar.
Purchase and rental options
Basics | Premium | Server license version | |
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Fatigue strength verification as permanent or operational strength | | | |
| Verification on the basis of existing local elastic stresses (e.g. FEA calculations or strain measurements) | | | |
| Solid-shaped non-welded components (basic material) | | | |
| Normal and increased temperatures | | | |
Flat-form welded components:
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| Rain-flow classification and Collective determination | | | |
| Extensive database | non-welded machine components | welded and non-welded machine components + material properties and weld seam component catalog (FAT classes) | welded and non-welded machine components + material properties and weld seam component catalog (FAT classes) |
| Report form | simplified | Extensive presentation of results | Extensive presentation of results |
| Language | German or English | German and English | German and English |
Basics | Premium | Server license version | |
Rental license floating | 690.00 € | 2,100.00 € | 290.00 € firsth month |
Purchase license floating | 1,690.00 € | 5,300.00 € |
Benefits server license version
- External on-demand server
- site-independent and worldwide use through an Internet access
- more flexibility during usage
- low IT effort
- automatic software maintenance
- constant availability
- shorter, more flexible terms
- cushioning of high loads
Available options
- Floating licence
- Maintenance, updates & program support from the 2nd year
- Expert IMA advice on the FKM guidelines
Individual services
- Possibility of customer-specific extensions /
add-ons (e.g. document layouts) - Integration of customer-specific parameters
- Customer-specific connection to the FE environment (extension to FE pre-/post-processors)
- Standard licence model
- Company licence model
We offer the following additional services:
- Extension modules for:
- Materials data & standards management
- Test data management
- Management of design parameters
- Management of fibre composites and plastics
- And lots more
- Data management consulting and support for companies in process-intensive and regulatory industries
- Integration and interfaces to ERP, PDM, CAE & CAD systems via APIs
- Integration into company-specific IT security concepts
- Instruction, training and workshops
For more information on all solutions, applications, references and services, see our product website: Digital+