Material Handling in Factories
Algoryx Momentum is a tool where production engineers design, test and show effective solutions to industrial material handling problems. The software has specialized capabilities for bowl feeders, linear feeders, sorting machines and conveyor systems. The traditional approach to solving these types of material handling problems is very hands-on and requires extensive physical prototyping and testing.
There is a lot of uncertainty involved in this process and the lead times are often much too long. The purpose of Algoryx Momentum is to revamp and accelerate the value creation in this industry through a carefully crafted tool set and exceptional simulation accuracy.
USE CASE
Vibratory feeders
The Vibratory Feeder Lab is a template where you can build or import complete bowl feeders, test them extensively, and engineer dependable designs.
It gives you nearly unlimited freedom when it comes to design and innovation. And you can extend the model far beyond the vibratory feeder itself and incorporate other systems such as conveyors and chutes.
- Bowl feeders and linear feeders
- Interactive design and problem-solving
- Dependability and performance tests
- Sensors and control systems
- Plus a growing list of specialized tools and features.
USE CASE
Conveyors
Our primary focus here is industrial conveyor applications that revolve around consumer products such as bottles, cans, foods, etc. where placement, orientation and handling care are of critical importance.
- Bucket, paddle, circulation, multi-track etc. conveyors
- Compact streams of oriented component parts mixed with debris
- Interactive design and problem-solving
- Dependability and performance tests
- Sensors and control systems
- Plus a growing list of specialized tools and features.
USE CASE
Sorting and orienting machines
Here we go beyond the special case of bowl feeders and extend the scope to virtually all types of sorting machines.
The applications range from screens and sieves to extremely complex solutions that involve unique mechanisms, traps, sensors and control algorithms.
- For unique and potentially very complex solutions
- Interactive design and problem-solving
- Dependability and performance tests
- Sensors and control systems
- Plus a growing list of specialized tools and features.
USE CASE
Chutes and funnels
Many of the notorious engineering challenges here revolve around dependability. You want the solution to control the flow and be gentle to the product, but above all you want to avoid blockages and other issues that can negatively affect production. From the engineer’s perspective, this is a game of creative thinking, trial-and-error, and a fluid design iteration process.
- Interactive design and problem-solving
- Dependability and performance tests
- Sensors and control systems
- Plus a growing list of specialized tools and features
Options
Algoryx Momentum is available in two versions: Algoryx Momentum and Algoryx Momentum Granular. Consult the table below to learn more about how the two versions differ.
| AGX Multibody Dynamics | Non-smooth DEM | Arbitrary Shapes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algoryx Momentum | Yes | No | No |
| Algoryx Momentum Granular | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Any questions?
Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you want to know more about our solutions for material handling in factories.
Peter Norlindh
Business Developer, Algoryx Simulation
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Testimonials
“I don’t know of any other tool that can handle complex dynamical machines with such astonishingly good correlation to real measurements.”
Per Krainer
R&D Engineer,
ABB
“Algoryx momentum enabled us to rethink the way we design our products. The time required to get an understanding of a dynamic system is reduced tremendously, which allows us to iterate products much faster than before.”
Lucas Lobmeyer
Lead Analysis Engineer,
New Motion Labs
“Normally we need years of field experience to verify a new idea or design. Algoryx Momentum drastically reduces the verification effort”
Stefan Bergqvist
R&D Manager,
Hultdins
“I rather liked what Algoryx Momentum did with the bad gear tooth profiles. It shows just how capable it is to reflect real world conflicts and point to solutions. That’s what digital prototyping is all about.”
Waylan Elmenhurst
4D RD&D
“Momentum allows us to evaluate lots of conceptual ideas very quickly. We learn from these long before we spend any time or money making hardware and many design iterations mean we end up with much better designs.”
Rick Cronk
Principal Research Engineer,
Pearson Engineering Ltd.
“Thanks to Algoryx Momentum Granular, we can rapidly test and evaluate different optimized designs for our pellet processes with great success.”
Kjell-Ove Mickelsson
Senior Research Engineer,
LKAB
“We have been amazed by the simplicity and robust nature of Algoryx Momentum, not to mention the seamless integration with our CAD system. Our client’s favorite is seeing a full dynamic simulation of concept designs within a day…”
Chris Hollingworth
Director,
Infinite Analysis Ltd.
“We’re dealing with complicated dynamical machines operating on millisecond time-scales. Momentum is a natural part of our R&D process, It enables us to make more reliable and lean products. Also, it saves us a lot of prototyping and testing expenses.“
Veselin Nikolov
R&D Engineer,
ABB
“We are now able to perform rapid virtual experiments that previously could only be performed in practice, the latter usually very costly and time consuming.”
Stefan Rönnbäck
Senior Control Engineering Specialist,
Optimation AB