Mechanical characterization and modelling of materials for FEM simulation with LINOVIS and VALIMAT

by Martin Schwab - 4a engineering GmbH

LINOVIS provides a high‑speed modular test platform for static and dynamic material characterization, covering tension, bending, puncture, and cyclic tests with integrated DIC and optional thermal or battery chambers. Combined with VALIMAT, the data feeds directly into automated identification workflows for LS‑DYNA, Abaqus, and PamCrash material cards. The workflow supports metals, polymers, composites, adhesives, and HPDC aluminum, enabling consistent, digital‑twin‑level calibration of strain‑rate effects, damage behavior, and anisotropy. AutoFit optimization ensures validated cards reproduce fracture, forming limits, and crash‑relevant component behavior.