The Role of Ansys Granta Selector in Syncrolift’s Durable Shiplift Innovations
Syncrolift, a global leader in advanced shiplift and transfer solutions, has elevated its material selection process with the expertise of EDRMedeso and the capabilities of Ansys Granta Selector™.
Learn how this collaboration has empowered Syncrolift to enhance product performance, optimize costs, improve efficiency, and support better decision-making, meeting the high demands of the shipyard and marine equipment industry.
Company Background
Headquartered in Vestby, Norway, Syncrolift AS is a global leader in shiplift and transfer technology. The company’s flagship product, the Syncrolift® shiplift system, enables shipyards to lift vessels out of the water safely and efficiently for drydocking and maintenance. After more than 5 decades in business, Syncrolift has grown to become the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for over 250 systems worldwide, helping shipyards improve their operational flexibility and productivity by enabling rapid vessel lifting, transfer, and launching for a range of vessel types, from military ships to large commercial vessels.
Industry Challenges
The shipyard and marine equipment industry demands products that can withstand extreme environmental conditions and heavy operational loads. For Syncrolift, ensuring the durability, safety and efficiency of their systems is therefore crucial. Achieving this requires a thorough material selection process to identify materials capable of meeting these strict demands. At the same time, balancing cost-effectiveness and sustainability adds another layer of complexity to the decision-making process. Syncrolift turned to EDRMedeso for a solution, with the hope of overcoming these challenges.
Why Syncrolift Chose Ansys Granta Selector
The decision landed at the tool Ansys Granta Selector, since it offers an advanced, data-driven solution that simplifies and enhances the material selection process. The software combines a vast database of reliable materials information with powerful selection and comparison tools, empowering the engineers to make informed decisions based on critical criteria such as mechanical strength, corrosion resistance and fatigue life. By providing streamlined access to hard-to-obtain material data, the Ansys software became an essential resource for optimizing Syncrolift’s designs. It enabled their team to refine products for long-term durability and performance, even in the most demanding environments, ensuring that their systems continue to meet high standards of safety and efficiency.
The Results
By integrating the software into their workflow, Syncrolift thus achieved several key benefits that have transformed their material selection process:
- Time Efficiency: The software significantly reduced the time required for material selection, enabling engineers to dedicate more attention to other crucial aspects of product design.
- Cost Optimization: Syncrolift identified materials that deliver optimal performance at a lower cost, enhancing the overall cost-effectiveness of their products.
- Improved Decision-Making: With access to comprehensive material data and intuitive visualization tools, engineers are equipped to make more informed decisions, improving product quality and reducing the risk of material failure.
Together, these benefits have transformed Syncrolift’s engineering processes, ensuring their products consistently meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. These results demonstrate how Ansys Granta Selector has become a valuable tool in ensuring Syncrolift’s products meet the highest standards.
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