The People Behind DesignFiX
DesignFiX is a product of ZiWu-Soft. We develop anchor design programs for many manufacturers of fastening Systems since 1994. The DesignFiX team provides support 6 days a week, 12 hours a day, in 2 languages.
We are Here to Help
by phone, email, and in person
Dr. Rainer Mallée
Project Leader Anchor design
- Development Anchor Design
- ETA, ACI, CSA
- Approval Administration
- Process Monitoring
- Documentation
Mario Noack
Project Leader Programming
- Industrial Computer Science
- Database Management
- Anchor Design
- ETA, ACI, CSA
- Documentation
Peter Wurst
Managing Director
- Business informatics
- Finances & Controlling
- Quality & Process monitoring
- Database Architecture
- Server Management
Stefan Ziegler
Managing Director
- Industrial Computer Science
- Development User Interface
- Anchor Design
- Image Processing
- Documentation
- Project Management 30%
- Master Data Management 40%
- Quality Management 25%
- Customer Technical Support 5%
- Programming DesignFiX 60%
- Programming Internet 20%
- Database Management 15%
- Customer Technical Support 5%
- Project Management 60%
- Quality Management 5%
- DesignFiX Marketing 30%
- Customer Support 5%
- Programming DesignFiX 40%
- Programming Internet 15%
- Master Data Management 40%
- Customer Technical Support 5%
Timely Support
We are happy to offer support in all questions regarding the design of your products.
We like to help you.
Innovative Ideas
Benefit and learn from our ideas in the field of anchor design. DesignFiX was specially developed for the needs of your customers.
Advanced Technology
For us it is especially important that your customers can perform a reliable design of your products as simple as possible.
Clear Communication
Of course, your customers may contact us with any questions concerning the anchor design. We will be happy to help you.
Recent Blog Posts
Learn from the top thought leaders in the fixing design.
Shear loads perpendicular to slotted holes
In some applications it can be advantageous to arrange individual anchors in a group in slotted holes. If, for example, a fastening is loaded by a shear force in the direction of the edge of the component, the characteristic resistance for concrete edge failure is significantly increased if the anchors near the edge are positioned in slotted holes (Figure 1a). However, elongated holes can …
Business Plan/Covid-19
In light of the global spread of Covid-19, we have been monitoring the situation for some time and have taken precautionary steps to safeguard the well-being of our team members and their families
New LiveUpdate Service
As of version 3.4, DesignFiX includes a new update mechanism. The main advantage is a faster data transfer and the waiver of the requirement of administration rights.
ESSVE CS new LiveUpdate Service
As of version 3.4, ESSVE CS includes a new update mechanism. The main advantage is a faster data transfer and the waiver of the requirement of administration rights.
DesignFiX – Scell-it Released
Scell-it was formed in 1988 with the aim of offering FIXING solutions to the industry and to the Building trade, via a network of professional distributors. Chemical fixings, Heavy duty anchors, DesignFiX
NEW: Beton-Kalender 2020
In December 2019, the Beton-Kalender 2020 was published by Ernst & Sohn. The yearbook contains a comprehensive essay on the design of fastenings according to the new European standard EN 1992-4.
Design of fastenings based on EN 1992-4
In addition to the design according to ETAG 001, Annex C, it is now possible to carry out design of mechanical and chemical fasteners based on the European standard EN 1992-4 in DesignFiX.
Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2019 – Thanks to all visitors
The Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2019 was a great success for DesignFiX. Thank you for the many new business contacts, they give us energy and enthusiasm for implementing our DesignFiX projects.
DesignFiX – PFEIFER Released
In the building industry, three things count when components weighing several tonnes are transported, movable roof structures are shifted or entire buildings are held together: Safety. Safety. Safety.
How to add your products in DesignFiX?
Create an Excel spreadsheet with all anchor families. Each anchor family may include different materials with multiple diameters. Anchor type: Sleeve type, bolt type, capsule system, injection system, material types, head types.
DesignFiX – LINK YAPI Released
LINK has added anchor systems with ETA approval and certified , which are the most important part of their connection systems …
DesignFiX – FOSROC Released
Fosroc is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of high performance chemicals for the construction industry.
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Interested In Working With Us?
If you are interested in working together, send us an inquiry and we will get back to you as soon as we can!
