• Fixed an issue where selecting certain molding materials could cause the application to crash.

• The residence time calculation has been enhanced. It now also takes the effects of thermal material degradation into account and compares the calculated results with the recommended guideline values for selected plastics.

• Additional calculation modules 'Residence time calculation' and 'Melt density calculation' available. The modules can also be used independently of projects.
• The program help files have been revised accordingly.

• Conditioning time calculation: for filled plastics, the water saturation concentration and the basic diffusion coefficient can now be calculated

• Conditioning time calculation: own material data can now be used/managed

• new module 'Calculation of conditioning times'
• Operation revised/adapted

• Commercial products database: approx. 500 new materials. The data for all commercial products has been completed or updated.

• Error in the calculation of mold piece costs has been fixed.
• The operation with regard to cavity numbers and mold costs has been revised.

• Commercial products module: The performance in the various search functions has been significantly improved
• Commercial products module: In addition to searching for property names, it is now possible to search for values or ranges of values. Multiple properties can be combined with each other
• Commercial products module: The graphical view of the distribution of property values has been revised and performance improved. Now the values for the dry and condition state are displayed together in one diagram
• Commercial products module: The integrated help as well as the online help have been revised accordingly

• Commercial products (optionally available): Approx. 3,500 new commercial products added. Data of existing commercial products (updated where necessary).
• Commercial products (optionally available): Filters and search functions extended/revised

• Cooling time calculation: own material data (for polymer and additives) can be used.
• Cooling time calculation: Heat penetration coefficients of the tool contour materials now customizable.

• When editing the machine hourly rate variants (1-3), an error occurred when calculating the production time cost rate. This error has been fixed.
• The view of the input regarding the machine hour rate variants (1-3) has been adjusted.

• Operation redesigned and standardized
• new licensing procedure integrated

• new software module 'Price and demand calculations'
• Calculation of piece costs
• Calculation of mold requirements
• Calculation of machine utilization
• Calculation of the machine hourly rate
• Determination of economic lot sizes
• Determination of the optimal number of cavities

• Material data corrected 'PC-HT (PEC) VST/B: 155-190°C'.
• The polymer structure is now additionally displayed in the polymer selection (Details).

• Polymer selection now additionally with display of the data used for the calculation.

• Fixed an error related to printing the project data.

• The user handling in context with the display/update of the cooling time charts has been revised.

• The optionally available software component Commercial Products has been revised and the database updated.
• The database now contains approx. 4,000 more commercial products.
• The data of the existing commercial products has been updated.
• Now the media resistances published by the manufacturers are also included.
• In addition, the complete data sheet is now displayed in another tab.

• local software help edited/integrated

• The software is now additionally available in English.

• The text for the project description can be formatted (RTF text).

• Among other things, the calculation of the mean demoulding temperature was made more precise.

• The database of commercial products has been updated. There are now about 2000 new commercial products included. The data of the commercial products already contained have been updated.

• The software module " Commercial products" has been extended by the function "Property Charts". You can now search or display property charts. The polymer family, among others, serves as a possible filter.

• The "Commercial products" component has been enhanced. You can search for values of selected plastic properties. In addition to the property, you can also filter according to the plastic family.

• The database of commercial products has been updated. There are now about 200 new commercial products included. The data of the commercial products already contained have been updated.

• minor handling corrections

• Commercial products view redesigned.

• More than 100 injection moulding machines from ENGEL Austria GmbH are now included in the database.
• The expected part deformation is now taken into account as a further quality criterion for determining the cooling time.
• The calculation/display of the filling time was removed from the software, since a sufficient accuracy of this calculation is only given for small to medium moulded part sizes of simple complexity.

• Error with the consideration of semi-crystalline thermoplastic elastomers has been fixed.
• The calculation of the cycle time was specified with regard to the influence of the dry cycle time.

• Inconsistency in operation fixed: If a different polymer was subsequently selected.

• The user interface has been comprehensively revised.
• Help and information functions have been expanded so that important functions can be accessed with just a few clicks.

• Recycling: Error when editing measured values (master curve) has been fixed. The error only occurred in the English language version.

• Error in the calculation of the climate-dependent water saturation concentration has been fixed.

• Error in the calculation of the application time due to heat aging has been fixed.

• Error in context with the view of additional information or assignment examples fixed.

• Commercial products module: The performance in the various search functions has been significantly improved
• Commercial products module: In addition to searching for property names, it is now possible to search for values or ranges of values. Multiple properties can be combined with each other
• Commercial products module: The graphical view of the distribution of property values has been revised and performance improved. Now the values for the dry and condition state are displayed together in one diagram
• Commercial products module: The integrated help as well as the online help have been revised accordingly

• Commercial products (optionally available): Approx. 3,500 new commercial products added. Data of existing commercial products (updated where necessary).
• Commercial products (optionally available): Filters and search functions extended/revised

• Fixed an error in the print preview. The selected selection criteria were not (no longer) displayed in the print preview or when printing.

• Operation redesigned and standardized
• new licensing procedure integrated

• Selection of climate zones and calculation of climate-dependent water saturation concentration.

• The optionally available software component Commercial Products has been revised and the database updated.
• The database now contains approx. 4,000 more commercial products.
• The data of the existing commercial products has been updated.
• Now the media resistances published by the manufacturers are also included.
• In addition, the complete data sheet is now displayed in another tab.

• Fixed an error in the management of "preferred materials"
• Software help edited/integrated

• Additional product requirements are now included in the database. These requirements are 'translated' into corresponding PolSelec selection criteria (material requirements). The database will be extended step by step.

• The assignment of 'preferred materials' for the current project has been reworked. Print protocol layout redesigned.

• The database of commercial products has been updated. There are now about 2000 new commercial products included. The data of the commercial products already contained have been updated.

• The software module " Commercial products" has been extended by the function "Property Charts". You can now search or display property charts. The polymer family, among others, serves as a possible filter.

• The "Commercial products" component has been enhanced. You can search for values of selected plastic properties. In addition to the property, you can also filter according to the plastic family.

• The database of commercial products has been updated. There are now about 200 new commercial products included. The data of the commercial products already contained have been updated.

• additional note on "preferred plastic" in the material details, if selected accordingly in the project

• Commercial products view redesigned.

• The software now supports English as an additional language.

• Preferred materials specified in the project are now highlighted in the result list by the background color.

• Commercial products view redesigned.
• List of preferred materials updated.

• Additional information and material examples can now be displayed in an additional window.
• The "Additional information" and "Material examples" tabs can be individually positioned.
• some non-critical operating errors fixed

• Additional component "Recycling": now allows calculation on the basis of own master curves.

• Commercial products database: approx. 500 new materials. The data for all commercial products has been completed or updated.

• Commercial products module: The performance in the various search functions has been significantly improved
• Commercial products module: In addition to searching for property names, it is now possible to search for values or ranges of values. Multiple properties can be combined with each other
• Commercial products module: The graphical view of the distribution of property values has been revised and performance improved. Now the values for the dry and condition state are displayed together in one diagram
• Commercial products module: The integrated help as well as the online help have been revised accordingly

• Commercial products (optionally available): Approx. 3,500 new commercial products added. Data of existing commercial products (updated where necessary).
• Commercial products (optionally available): Filters and search functions extended/revised

• Operation redesigned and standardized
• new licensing procedure integrated

• Display error of the tolerance values table 'Profile shape tolerances' fixed.

• The optionally available software component Commercial Products has been revised and the database updated.
• The database now contains approx. 4,000 more commercial products.
• The data of the existing commercial products has been updated.
• Now the media resistances published by the manufacturers are also included.
• In addition, the complete data sheet is now displayed in another tab.

• local software help edited/integrated

• The text for the project description can be formatted (RTF text).

• The database of commercial products has been updated. There are now about 2000 new commercial products included. The data of the commercial products already contained have been updated.

• The software module " Commercial products" has been extended by the function "Property Charts". You can now search or display property charts. The polymer family, among others, serves as a possible filter.

• Additional processing shrinkage values have been added.

• Print protocol: Layout redesigned. Clearer distinction when comparing required values and possible values within the "Length dimensions" and "Position tolerance" lists.

• Little correction in the dialog to determine the realizable tolerance series

• The "Commercial products" component has been enhanced. You can search for values of selected plastic properties. In addition to the property, you can also filter according to the plastic family.

• The database of commercial products has been updated. There are now about 200 new commercial products included. The data of the commercial products already contained have been updated.

• Inputs/decisions to determine the realizable tolerance series are now part of the project file and the print log.

• In the process method "Assignment help(s)" errors for semi-crystalline thermoplastics have been fixed.

• The selected tolerance series can now be marked as not changeable/editable (e.g. to prevent inadvertent changes).

• optional use of tolerance values according to ISO 20457 or DIN 16742
• Switch between ISO 20457 or DIN 16742 at any time (via the "Settings" menu). The data or results are immediately updated accordingly.

• Commercial products view redesigned.

• Preparations for conversion to ISO 20457.
• Commercial products view redesigned.

• The software has been translated into English.

• For the calculation modules 'elastic modulus' and 'permissible elongation', two additional time course types 'oscillating' are now available

• new module 'Calculation of cylindrical plastic tanks'
• Operation revised/adapted
• removed unnecessary input when calculating the permissible elongation

• Commercial products database: approx. 500 new materials. The data for all commercial products has been completed or updated.

• The second closed cylinder snap connection has been added in the software.

• In the software in the Snap connection module, the first (of two) closed cylindrical snap fittings has now been additionally integrated. Furthermore, all other snap fittings have been revised/adapted with regard to operation.
• In the module Gear Calculation the operation has been revised/optimized.

• The software can now also be used in English.

• 10 of 11 snap connection types are now integrated in the software.

• Commercial products module: The performance in the various search functions has been significantly improved
• Commercial products module: In addition to searching for property names, it is now possible to search for values or ranges of values. Multiple properties can be combined with each other
• Commercial products module: The graphical view of the distribution of property values has been revised and performance improved. Now the values for the dry and condition state are displayed together in one diagram
• Commercial products module: The integrated help as well as the online help have been revised accordingly

• new module 'snap connections'
• currently 7 of 11 connection types/spring elements considered
• with additional calculation modules for E-modules, coefficients of friction and permissible strain
• easy/comfortable variant working method

• Commercial products (optionally available): Approx. 3,500 new commercial products added. Data of existing commercial products (updated where necessary).
• Commercial products (optionally available): Filters and search functions extended/revised

• Operation redesigned and standardized
• new licensing procedure integrated

• The calculation of the permissible gear flank pressure has been made more precise.

• The heat penetration coefficient can now be calculated. The required data for approx. 150 materials are available as orientation values.

• Fixed error determining load changes number.
• Inputs to the nominal gear power now possible with the precision of one decimal digit.
• Fixed display error when loading the 'own' application factor.

• The optionally available software component Commercial Products has been revised and the database updated.
• The database now contains approx. 4,000 more commercial products.
• The data of the existing commercial products has been updated.
• Now the media resistances published by the manufacturers are also included.
• In addition, the complete data sheet is now displayed in another tab.

• local software help edited/integrated

• Software help edited

• Management/use of own plastics possible
• Handling has been extensively redesigned / enhanced
• the used material data of the local database are now additionally displayed

• first version published

• The new Version 3.0 – even more intuitive and efficient
• With the new version, the user interface has been extensively redesigned to make operation even more intuitive and efficient.
• In addition, new wizards assist users with key tasks.
• The result is a significantly smoother workflow: fewer clicks, better overview, and noticeably faster processing of your projects.

• Dimensional shift (swelling): Error in the calculation of the dimensional shift due to swelling (outdoor climate) has been fixed.
• Commercial products database: approx. 500 new materials. The data for all commercial products has been completed or updated.

• Commercial products module: The performance in the various search functions has been significantly improved
• Commercial products module: In addition to searching for property names, it is now possible to search for values or ranges of values. Multiple properties can be combined with each other
• Commercial products module: The graphical view of the distribution of property values has been revised and performance improved. Now the values for the dry and condition state are displayed together in one diagram
• Commercial products module: The integrated help as well as the online help have been revised accordingly

• Commercial products (optionally available): Approx. 3,500 new commercial products added. Data of existing commercial products (updated where necessary).
• Commercial products (optionally available): Filters and search functions extended/revised

• Operation redesigned and standardized
• new licensing procedure integrated

• Display error of the tolerance values table 'Profile shape tolerances' fixed.

• The operation of the software has again been extensively revised.

• Calculation of dimensional shift (moisture expansion) with graphical climate zone selection.
• Possible calculation of AWB dimensions during definition/input of fits/fit dimensions.

• When deleting a project, the view is now updated correctly.

• Fixed an error when creating a new database

• The optionally available software component Commercial Products has been revised and the database updated.
• The database now contains approx. 4,000 more commercial products.
• The data of the existing commercial products has been updated.
• Now the media resistances published by the manufacturers are also included.
• In addition, the complete data sheet is now displayed in another tab.

• Details of individual dimensions now additionally contain corresponding graphical representations of the resulting dimension change/dimension shift between acceptance condition of production (ABF) and application conditions (AWB)
• the operation has been revised/made clearer

• The software has been extensively redesigned in terms of operation
• The two main components of the software "Dimensions, tolerances and fits under application conditions" and "Manufacturing tolerances according to DIN ISO 20457/DIN 16742" are now managed/displayed in individual tabs

• The text for the project description can be formatted (RTF text).

• All calculation modules for determining dimensional displacements (management of application conditions) are available.

• The database of commercial products has been updated. There are now about 2000 new commercial products included. The data of the commercial products already contained have been updated.

• The software module " Commercial products" has been extended by the function "Property Charts". You can now search or display property charts. The polymer family, among others, serves as a possible filter.

• first version published

• first version of the 'PolPlastics' software