In our in-house 3D printing center, we use state-of-the-art additive manufacturing technologies to produce production equipment and components efficiently, precisely, and cost-effectively – both for internal use and for our customers.
Our goal is to optimize designs through the additive manufacturing of production tools, enhance performance, and implement individual requirements with precision. Customer satisfaction is always our top priority.
With our full-service support, we offer personalized consulting, fast turnaround times, and the highest level of reliability – competent, flexible, and future-oriented.
The design freedom of 3D printing allows our experienced designers to equip components with enhanced functionalities, such as for positioning tasks, contours/shapes based on mathematical models, DMC/RFID labels, etc. The innovative components are delivered ready for installation, increasing productivity and quality.
It is well known that 3D printing offers many advantages in product development. With the right process, material, and expertise, we can also manufacture production tools for end use in manufacturing.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is an additive manufacturing (AM) technology primarily used to create three-dimensional objects by layering material. SLS is commonly utilized in the field of rapid prototyping and the production of functional parts across various industries.
In summary, Selective Laser Sintering is a versatile additive manufacturing technology that can be used across industries, offering benefits such as rapid prototyping, customizability, and the production of complex geometries.
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is an additive manufacturing (AM) technology that uses a thermoplastic filament, which is heated and extruded layer by layer to create a three-dimensional object. FDM, also known as Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), is primarily used in product development. Due to its low entry and material costs, this method is particularly suited for creating simple prototypes, concept models, and visual aids to convey ideas during the design and development process. is an additive manufacturing (AM) technology that uses a thermoplastic filament that is heated and melted layer by layer to create a three-dimensional object. FDM, also known as Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), is primarily used in product development. Due to the low entry and material costs, this process is particularly suitable for the production of simple prototypes, concept models and visual aids to communicate ideas during the design and development process.
Stereolithography (SLA) is one of the most commonly used 3D printing technologies. This technology is based on photopolymerization, where a light source—either a laser or a projector—is used to cure liquid resin into hardened plastic. SLA is particularly known for its ability to produce high-resolution and finely detailed parts. is one of the most commonly used 3D printing technologies. This technology is based on photopolymerisation, in which a light source - a laser or projector - is used to cure liquid resin into a hardened plastic. SLA is particularly known for its ability to produce high-resolution and finely detailed parts.
In contrast to the SLS process, FDM and SLA technologies are less suitable for producing end-use parts in general mechanical engineering, as the printed components are less mechanically robust. However, there are applications for end-use parts such as gripper attachments, gripper jaws, suction cups, and increasingly, flexible components. End-use parts such as Gripper attachments, Gripper insets, Suction cups or increasingly also Elastic components.
Due to the fast production time of 3D printing, parts are available for use in manufacturing more quickly, which also facilitates the optimization and replacement of machine components.
The production costs are independent of the complexity of the part. This allows the production tools to be optimally designed to meet the desired requirements without becoming extremely expensive.
Intelligent functional integration, such as springs or hinge joints, reduces the number of parts and thus the administrative effort with ERP systems as well as assembly costs. Additionally, lightweight construction can save material and weight.
Additive manufacturing: process, materials and finishing For outstanding properties of the printed parts