Automotive Prototyping and Short Runs Through Advanced Technologies

For short-run production (usually between 10 and 200 units), our primary technology is vacuum casting using silicone molds. This process allows us to replicate parts with finishes, textures, and mechanical properties identical to final injection plastics (such as ABS, polycarbonate, or TPU elastomers). When high-precision structural or metal components are required, we complement short runs with 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining.

We process a wide range of advanced industrial polymers using additive manufacturing technologies (SLS, MJF, and FDM). Among the materials most demanded by R&D+i centers are PA12 (Nylon) for its excellent structural strength, glass fiber-filled PA12 (ideal for under-hood parts that withstand high temperatures), and flexible polyurethanes like TPU for gaskets, bellows, or grommets. All of them enable mechanical and fatigue testing in real validation environments.

Yes, production line optimization is one of our specialties. We design and manufacture custom jigs, geometric control gauges, positioning fixtures, and robotic grippers (EOAT). Thanks to industrial 3D printing, we can create tooling with optimized geometries and lightened structures. This drastically reduces the weight of the tools handled by operators, improving ergonomics and decreasing costs and delivery times compared to traditional aluminium tooling.

By not depending on traditional steel tooling, our delivery times are extremely agile. A 3D-printed functional prototype (SLS or MJF) can be ready and delivered within 3 to 5 working days, depending on the geometric complexity and required finishes. For vacuum casting pre-series that require prior manufacture of the silicone mold, lead times usually range between 1 and 2 weeks, drastically accelerating the Time-to-Market for your new developments.