Prototyping

From 3D printing to pre-series production

We accompany our customers through the various phases from A, B, C samples to pre-series and series production.
The findings from these phases are incorporated into the concept for series production.

 

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«Contact us already in the development phase.»

Thomas Lang, Senior Sales Manager
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Optimisation 3D model

Already in the development phase we can support you with the optimisation of the 3D model.

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3D printing

We can offer 3D printing prototypes if required.

Sampling stages

  1. A-Samples

    A-samples are used in the development phase.

    We can produce initial prototypes using 3D printing processes.

  2. B-Samples

    B-samples are used for proof of concept. These sample parts are used to test the function.

    For the B-sample phase, we make pre-series tools. This allows the tool concept to be checked. The near-series sample parts can be used for functional testing.

  3. C-Samples

    The first falling parts from the series tool are called C-samples.

    We manufacture the series tools in our own tool shop. This enables us to transfer the knowledge gained from the previous phases to series production..

What approaches does co-engineering offer

Co-Engineering