For plastics processors, the development of new formulations is a key success factor – but also a complex task that ties up time and resources. When using the Polymerize software, our customers can develop formulations faster and more precisely. The software predicts material properties with over 95% accuracy and systematically optimizes formulations.
Material informatics – the digital key to greater efficiency
«Material development usually means lengthy series of tests and complex data evaluations before the best solution is found,» says Michael Grysczyk, Director Digital & Disruptive Business at Meraxis. «The material informatics solution from Polymerize steers this process based on data. Among other things, Polymerize relies on artificial intelligence and statistical analyses. The software identifies the most promising approaches for the new material. This means that the development team has to run fewer experiments to reach its goal – also because the AI is constantly learning from new experiments. The data-driven approach not only saves time and development costs, it can also give companies a considerable innovative edge and thus a clear competitive advantage.»
Polymerize's platform uses over 35 specialized AI models and automated workflows to reliably evaluate and manage data from a customer’s own research. Centralized data management offers clear advantages, especially for companies that previously worked with several separate databases: All information, test results, and formulations are stored in one place and are always available. This creates synergies within a company. Valuable, in-house knowledge is retained in the long term and is constantly expanded.
The Polymerize platform can accelerate development cycles and the market launch of new products thanks to two prediction modules: «Forward Prediction» offers a precise prediction of what properties a material will have based on a specific formulation and processing parameters. The «Inverse Prediction» module works the other way around: It starts with the desired result and shows how the formulation must be designed to achieve the desired properties. This is how the platform can also specifically support the selection and adaptation of more sustainable materials.
Simple implementation and maximum data security
The Polymerize platform is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. This means that the platform is used directly in the cloud, without additional hardware or complex installation. All data is protected according to the highest security standards: Polymerize is ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certified. The platform is also GDPR-compliant. Each company's data is stored in a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) area – strictly isolated from the information of other companies. The data in the cloud or a company’s own workspace is only accessible to the respective company and its authorized users.
The partnership with Polymerize is part of our strategy to offer digital solutions along the entire value chain. Would you like to learn more about how the Polymerize platform can optimize your development processes? Or are you interested in other digital solutions? Michael Grysczyk and his team will be happy to advise you.
