Top Prototype Engineering Solution Companies in Europe
Actech Gmbh : The Rapid Prototype Savant

Top 10 Prototype Engineering Solution Companies in Europe - 2021

Over the last decade, as the business landscape experienced continual paradigm-shifting technology disruptions, the prototype engineering arena gradually became more and more business-critical for organisations across a multitude of industry sectors. In the manufacturing space, the rise of 3D printing combined with innovative prototype design and engineering strategies has revamped the development of precise and robust components for medical devices, self-driving cars, and more. At the heart of this transformation in prototype engineering are innovative solution providers that leverage emerging technologies to deliver highly customisable and affordable prototyping. In fact with AI/ML models, these solution vendors are enabling the creation of the most feasible prototype and for every client. At the same time, RPA technologies and the increasing utilisation of CAD-controlled CNC processes are driving prototypes with minimal design flaws.

Taking into account the ever-increasing number of intuitive prototype engineering tech companies entering the market, choosing the right solution provider has become a critical task for manufacturing organisations. In order to assist firms in the task of finding prominent prototype engineering solution providers in Europe, we have compiled this issue of Manufacturing Technology Insights. In this edition, we have listed the top 10 prototype engineering solution providers in Europe to showcase the organisations that can help you unlock new opportunities. We hope this issue of Manufacturing Technology Insights helps you build the partnership you and your organisation need to foster sustainable and highly cost-efficient operations driven by robust and innovative technology.

We present to you, Manufacturing Technology Insights’ “Top 10 Prototype Engineering Solution Companies in Europe – 2021.”

    Top Prototype Engineering Solution Companies in Europe

  • A prototype and low volume production services provider that covers every aspect of prototype manufacturing from metal stamping to final-production. For production assembly, 3-Dimensional is the go-to player in the steel and aluminum alloy market. With over 20 robotic welding arms at its call, as well as best-in-class fiber laser welding cells, the company is ready for any complex assembly application. The company also offers ultrasonic and vibration welding for plastics. Progressive by nature, 3-Dimensional operates with a future-ready mindset and continues to study and invest in the latest technology that caters to their customers’ prototyping and low-volume production requirements

    3dimensional.com

  • A rapid prototyping specialist company that brings years of experience, and hands-on expertise to produce series quality prototypes for manufacturers from multiple industries. To build superior quality and accurate casting molds, ACTech runs a series of discussions with clients to understand the timeframe for product delivery, raw materials, quality test to be run, and most importantly, the CNC machining information. As every process from casting to CNC machining are run at ACTech, it allows for the quicker delivery of a finished part than any other operational workflow

    www.actech.de

  • BARLOG Plastics GmbH is a full-service provider that strives to streamline the development of plastic parts as well as the production and sale of plastic compounds. The company also offers customized services to various industries, including automotive and engineering. The company brings to bear its comprehensive manufacturing expertise, encompassing planning, design and prototyping through product launch, to help clients improve their time to market while keeping production costs in check. Companies from different backgrounds have come to appreciate BARLOG’s technical know-how, creative ideas, and value-added services

    www.barlog.de

  • Proto Labs is a manufacturing partner that helps expedite time to market and manage demand fluctuations strategically throughout the product life cycle. Founded by Larry Lurkis, Proto Labs has been acknowledged as the world's quickest digital manufacturing source for rapid prototypes and on-demand production parts, thanks to an automated quotation and manufacturing technologies that allow them to manufacture commercial-grade plastic, metal, and liquid silicone rubber components in days. With its automated digital manufacturing platform, clients can obtain their quotes and details on how proto labs intends on using its technology to build the desired product

    www.protolabs.com

  • Socem is a global molding solutions provider with a focus on design, rapid prototyping, prototyping molds, surface treatment and customization, and mold maintenance. The Socem Group has a distinct and innovative mold manufacturing market strategy, owing to its multicultural and varied workforce and unique and inventive market approach. Over the last three decades, the Socem group has grown its global network of enterprises, with offices in Portugal, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, and China, proving the global significance of their brand. With its innovative approach and competitive advantage, Socem combines decades of expertise and knowledge with mold prototyping technology to fulfill growing market demands and provide mold prototypes rapidly

    socem.pt

  • Kegelmann Technik

    Kegelmann Technik

    Since 1989, Kegelmann Technik is leading in the generative production of models, prototypes, tools and end products. Many customers have Kegelmann Technik completely integrated in their value creation process, considering it a key element in the successful development and design of innovative products. In the entire process chain of additive manufacturing, starting with construction and design, from model to close-to-series prototypes, Kegelmann Technik focuses on 100% process quality, flexibility and speed

  • KL TECHNIK

    KL TECHNIK

    KL TECHNIK is a partner and supplier for plastic injection molded parts for various industrial applications. the company supplies its clients with individual items, test and small series using the rapid tooling process (inexpensive injection molding tools for small series), but also injection molded parts in series production

  • KUPRON

    KUPRON

    Supplier of high quality plastic Prototype- and Low Volume Production parts for the automotive- and non-automotive industries. This is achieved by applying state of the art mould making techniques and production systems. Kupron Prototypes works for all automotive OEM’s and System Suppliers, whereas for the non-automotive sector it is active in the medical- and packaging- and offshore-industries

  • Multiphoton Optics

    Multiphoton Optics

    Multiphoton Optics GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Heidelberg Instruments Mikrotechnik GmbH, is an innovative solution provider and global manufacturer for 3D Laser Lithography Equipment for additive, subtractive and ablative manufacturing processes based on Two-Photon-Polymerization (TPP) technology. This disruptive technology enables the production of complex functional structures in micro-optics and micro-system technology, optical packaging, micro-mechanics, and biomedical engineering

  • PeroWorx

    PeroWorx

    PeroWorx Engineering is a company dedicated to innovation and new product development. The company's services range from reverse engineering, 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining and prototype creation. With expert knowledge of 3D CAD design, reverse engineering and product development PeroWorx can make any idea come to life and even improve it to make it the best possible and competitive in this fast improving world