
Engineering services and MDESIGN software for calculation, verification and simulation in mechanical engineering
DriveConcepts GmbH
DresdenNew on Amplifa
About DriveConcepts
DriveConcepts GmbH is an engineering company and part of the MDESIGN group. The company offers calculation and verification services for machine elements, including bolted connections according to VDI 2230 and EC3, welded joints according to DVS, EC3 and FKM, as well as shafts and axles according to DIN and FKM. Further service areas include simulation services with FEM analyses, the development of its own calculation modules such as MDESIGN author and batch, AI development and technical consulting. With the calculation software MDESIND, the company covers application areas in joining technology, spring technology, drive technology, linear technology and plant engineering. DriveConcepts GmbH is described as a cornerstone of the MDESIGN group and maintains long-standing partnerships with universities, in particular TU Dresden; its mission is to gather knowledge, structure methods and standards, and prepare them for digitalization with MDESIGN. The company employs more than 50 experts.
- Site
- Dresden
- Processes
- Calculation & verification of machine elements (bolted connections according to VDI 2230 & EC3), FEM analysis (simulation services), Technical consulting / calculation services, Software development of own calculation modules (MDESIGN author, batch, AI development), Calculation & verification, Software development, Simulation services (FEM, multibody simulation), AI development
- Materials
- Bolted connections, FKM guideline, Welded joints, Springs, Pressure vessels
- Certificates
- Standards-compliant verification (VDI 2230, FKM, DIN)
- Employees
- more than 50
- Industries
- Mechanical and plant engineering, Joining technology, Spring technology, Drive technology, Linear technology, Plant engineering
- 01
Technical Consulting
- 02
Calculation & Verification
- 03
Simulation (FEM)
- 04
Software Development & AI
- 05
Documentation & Standards Compliance
Methods & Standards
Bolted connections
Verification of bolted connections according to VDI 2230 & EC3.
FKM guideline
Component strength and verification according to FKM guideline.
Welded joints
Verification of welded joints according to DVS, EC3 and FKM.
Springs
Design and verification of springs according to FKM & DIN EN 13906.
Pressure vessels
Calculation of pressure vessels according to AD 2000 & EN 13445.
Location
Dresden
DEDevelopment, Engineering & Consulting
- MDESIGN software development
- FEM simulation
Application Areas



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Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calculation & verification of machine elements (bolted connections according to VDI 2230 & EC3)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| FEM analysis (simulation services)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Technical consulting / calculation servicesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Software development of own calculation modules (MDESIGN author, batch, AI development)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality & Verification
Verification is carried out in compliance with standards including VDI 2230, FKM, DIN and AD 2000; documented verifications are an integral part of the services.
| Evidence | Dresden |
|---|---|
| Standards-compliant verification (VDI 2230, FKM, DIN) |
History
DriveConcepts GmbH described as a cornerstone of the MDESIGN group; long-standing partnership with universities, in particular TU Dresden, with the mission of gathering knowledge, structuring methods and standards, and preparing them for digitalization with MDESIGN.