Develops calculation software and engineering services for design, simulation and technical documentation
TEDATA Gesellschaft für technische Informationssysteme mbH
Bochum (Königsallee 45, 44789)New on Amplifa
About MDESIGN
TEDATA GmbH, under the MDESIGN brand, is part of the MDESIGN group (MDESIGN, TEDATA, DriveConcepts) headquartered in Bochum. The company offers calculation software for machine elements and components in joining technology, drive technology, plant engineering and component strength, as well as engineering services in calculation, simulation (FEM, multi-body simulation), software development and AI development. Complementary offerings include technical seminars, custom calculation modules, automation and technical documentation. The materials database comprises over 450 materials including steels, cast iron, aluminium, copper and titanium materials as well as nickel alloys, with characteristic value determination according to the FKM guideline. The software is used in mechanical and plant engineering, automotive, aviation and rail technology, energy and robotics; more than 35,000 users worldwide use the solutions, including designers and development teams in research and teaching.
- Site
- Bochum
- Processes
- FEM analysis / multi-body simulation (deformation, stress, noise calculation), Software development (custom calculation modules, automation, AI development), Strength verification according to FKM guideline (static/dynamic), Calculation service, Simulation (FEM, multi-body simulation), Software development, AI development / Machine Learning, Seminars and training
- Materials
- Steels (incl. case-hardening steels, quenched and tempered steels), Cast iron, Aluminium materials, Copper materials, Titanium materials, Nickel alloys, Welding filler materials, Steels (case-hardening and quenched and tempered steels)
- Certificates
- DIN EN / ISO / VDI / FKM / AD 2000 / EN 13445 compliant calculations
- Industries
- Mechanical & plant engineering, Automotive & suppliers, Aviation & rail technology, Special vehicle construction, Energy & environment, Engineering & testing
- 01
Consulting & requirements analysis
- 02
Calculation & simulation
- 03
Software development & AI development
- 04
Technical documentation
- 05
Seminars & support
Materials & Calculation Methods
Steels (case-hardening and quenched and tempered steels)
Core group of the materials database for strength and fatigue life calculations.
Cast iron
Characteristic values for cast iron materials in component verifications according to FKM.
Aluminium materials
Aluminium data with temperature- and size-dependent characteristic values.
Copper materials
Copper materials for calculations in plant and drive technology.
Titanium materials
Titanium alloys for highly stressed lightweight construction applications.
Nickel alloys
High-temperature resistant alloys for special applications.
Welding filler materials
Characteristic values for welded joint verifications according to DVS, EC3 and FKM.
FEM & multi-body simulation
Deformation, stress and noise analyses based on CAD models.
Machine Learning & AI
AI-supported evaluation, e.g. for pump system optimization, casting production and welding parameter monitoring.
Strength verification according to FKM
Static and dynamic component strength according to the FKM guideline.
Locations
Bochum
DEHeadquarters, software development and engineering services
Calculation Topics
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| FEM analysis / multi-body simulation (deformation, stress, noise calculation)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Software development (custom calculation modules, automation, AI development)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Strength verification according to FKM guideline (static/dynamic)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | Metallic materials |
Additional services
Quality & Standards
Calculations and verifications are carried out according to recognized standards and guidelines (DIN EN, ISO, VDI 2230, EC3, DVS, FKM, AD 2000, EN 13445) with automated, standard-compliant documentation. Simulation models are validated by measurement data and plausibility checks.
| Evidence | Bochum |
|---|---|
| DIN EN / ISO / VDI / FKM / AD 2000 / EN 13445 compliant calculations |
History
MDESIGN group comprises MDESIGN calculation software, TEDATA GmbH and DriveConcepts with over 40 years of engineering experience and more than 35,000 users worldwide.
- 2025
Awarded the BSFZ seal for research and development (R&D).
- 2026
Release of MDESIGN 2026 with new AI assistance functions.