News & Events

November 17, 2011
STAR-Cast v1.10: Industrial Stength Casting Simulation for foundrymen, designers and toolmakers
CD-adapco and Access are pleased to announce the release of an exciting new version of STAR-Cast, their technology leading simulation tool for all industrial casting simulation. Developed in collaboration between a world-leading provider of engineering simulation technology and recognized international experts in casting and metallurgy, STAR-Cast v1.10 brings automation and ease of use into to casting and foundry processes. read more...
August 11, 2011
access technology GmbH a step ahead towards industrialisation in a challenging environment
Access e.V. has established a limited liability company in which Access will concentrate its services and production business. The decision was taken by the Board of Administration and the members’ annual meeting on May 17, 2011. read more...
July 8, 2011
Sample-upload to ISS for Access with the last Space Shuttle Mission
On its very last flight the Space Shuttle Atlantis is transporting a second set of 6 metallic samples to the International Space Station ISS to be processed in the Solidification and Quenching Furnace SQF in the Material Science Laboratory MSL. read more...
May 31, 2011
ICASP - 3 ..the 3rd International Conference on Advances in Solidification Processes…
More than 200 participants from 25 countries will come together for the ICASP 3 ..the 3rd International Conference on Advances in Solidification Processes read more...
May 16, 2011
SAFRAN Group joins Access as a full member
Safran Group has today been acknowledged as a full member of Access. read more...
March 10, 2011
STAR-Cast Release 1.08
Access and its development partner CD-adapco have jointly announced the release of version 1.08 of their industrial casting simulation system STAR-Cast. read more...
April 30, 2010
MTU Aero Engines joins Access as a full member
MTU Aero Engines has today been acknowledged as a full member of Access. read more...
April 28, 2010
Series production of lightweight, high temperature-resistant turbine blades made from titanium aluminide, a new material
Bestwig/Aachen. read more...
February 2, 2010
Snecma and Access sign collaboration agreement
Paris/Aachen: Snecma and Access have today signed a collaboration agreement for the development of components for the next generation of turbines.
November 29, 2009
Access successfully TRACEs the solidification behaviour aboard a TEXUS sounding rocket mission
One step forward disclosing the solidification morphology of metals. read more...
November 24, 2009
STAR-Cast unveiled
CD-adapco and Access unveil STAR-Cast, a mould breaking tool for Casting Simulation. read more...
November 22, 2009
Atlantis brings back Access-Samples
Space Shuttle Atlantis safely brings back first samples from Access processed aboard the International Space Station ISS. read more...