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.
Smart fixing – EFCO GOES DIGITAL
Customer experience with the design program EFCO DesignFiX. Interview with Markus Weiersmüller from ERNE AG Holzbau.
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Anchor theory versus reinforced concrete theory
High-performance injection mortars are suitable for anchoring threaded rods and internally threaded sleeves as well as reinforcing bars. A distinction is made between reinforcing bars that are used as anchors and bars for post-installed rebar connections. The design methods are correspondingly different.
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NEW: Post-installed rebar design
Powerful injection systems are ideal for post-installed rebar connections. The injection mortar is injected into the thoroughly cleaned bore hole and then the reinforcing bar is inserted.
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New LiveUpdate Service
As of version 3.0, DesignFiX includes a new update mechanism. The main advantage is a faster data transfer and the waiver of the requirement of administration rights.
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ESSVE CS new LiveUpdate Service
As of version 3.0, ESSVE CS includes a new update mechanism. The main advantage is a faster data transfer and the waiver of the requirement of administration rights.
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DesignFiX – VJ Technology Released
VJ Technology distributes and manufacture fixings systems, fasteners, tools and associated products to the construction and civil engineering industries.
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DesignFiX – Ferrometal Released
In the Baltic region, Ferrometal Oy is known as the industry-leading supplier of Fasteners and publishes DesignFiX.
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DesignFiX – SYMPAFIX Released
SYMPAFIX, the Dutch manufacturer of fastening systems, publishes DesignFiX.
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Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2017 – Thanks to all visitors
The Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2017 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.
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Anchor Design Software – Curious Design Results #4
If the number of tensioned anchors changes within an anchor group close to an edge due to variable loads, then there may be steps in the characteristic resistance for ‘Concrete cone failure’.
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Fastener Fair 2017 – Rebar Design Preview
The 7th Fastener Fair Stuttgart will take place from 28-30 March 2017 at Messe Stuttgart. We are looking forward seeing you at stand 684 located in hall 1.
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DesignFiX – Vestafix Released
DesignFiX Project Vestafix Manufacturer of fastening systems Fikstek Bağlantı Teknolojileri Ltd. Şti. Dudullu OSB, DES San. Sit., 103. Sok., No:58 Y. Dudullu / Ümraniye / Istanbul Tel: +90 216 456 89 13 Fax: +90 216 456 85 84 Turkey www.vestafix.com / wwww.fikstek.com...
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If you are interested in working together, send us an inquiry and we will get back to you as soon as we can!
