by Prototal Industries | Sep 16, 2022 | News
The Prototal Group can now offer a new material: ALM Nylon Carbon – available in Europe exclusively at Prosilas, part of the Prototal Group.
In October, the new ALM 603 CF material is going to be processed in Prosilas laboratories. Composed by NylonPA12 +CarbonFiber, it is the excellent result of a new formulation.
This composite allows Prosilas to 3D print functional parts suitable for even the most extreme applications in the #automotive, #motorsport and sports equipment fields.
Prosilas is currently the only service bureau in Europe to process this material. In our laboratories #ALM603CF is sintered through SLS 3D printers with powder bed technique.
It is an ultra-performing material that guarantees:
- Dimensional stability,
- Tensile strength also on the Z axis
- Optimal surface resolution.
Contact us to find out more about the new material and application opportunities: prosilas.com.
by Prototal Industries | Sep 6, 2022 | Injection Moulding, News
Exciting news! We are now expanding our post-processing capabilities with the Powerfuse S from DyeMansion
Vapor smoothing delivers sealed and washable parts with injection molding like surfaces. The technology can be used on both hard and flexible materials and is an eco-friendly process.
Advantages & improved part properties:
- Injection molding-like surfaces – inside and out
- Sealed and washable surfaces (food, medical, other chemicals) – great for applications in sports/lifestyle sector or medical sector where parts have body contact
- Improved stability & airtightness
- Reduced friction
- Bacteria inhibition
In the coming weeks we will show everything you need to know about vapor smoothing. Stay tuned!
by Prototal Industries | Jul 4, 2022 | News
Acquisition of the Swedish company ToBe Teknik AB
Through the acquisition of the Swedish company ToBe Teknik AB, Prototal further strengthens its capacity in injection molding of plastic components.
Today, Prototal Industries announced the acquisition of the Swedish company ToBe Teknik AB. For more than 30 years, ToBe has been a leading producer of plastic components for several different in industries and segments. The company specializes in injection moulding of technically demanding molded goods as well as molded goods with focus on high quality.
ToBe Teknik AB was founded 1991 in Nyköping and has since the start produced plastic parts with high quality. In the spring of 2006, the company moved to Oxelösund and this is where they still operate today. The company has a well-invested production with 16 injection moulding units in the range of 50-650 tons. All units are equipped with robots.
“Strengthens our previously combined capacity”
Jan Löfving, CEO of Prototal Industries:
“We are both very proud and pleased that ToBe now are a part of the Prototal Group. The acquisition strengthens our previously combined capacity and will be a natural part of our business. With this acquisition, we continue our journey for an increased focus on digital production of plastic components – and ToBe adds significant capabilities in real-time monitoring and quality controls to our customers with unbeatable service and local presence.”
Tony Bäckman, VD ToBe Teknik AB, adds:
“It feels great to be a part of the Prototal Group. Prototal as the owner of ToBe will provide our customers with a much broader product and technology platform. In addition, it will also result in an increased level of service in terms of capacity, competence and delivery.”
ToBe Teknik AB is the tenth company to be part of the Prototal Group and the fifth site in Sweden. Prototal offers digital manufacturing of plastic parts with 3D printing, vacuum casting and injection molding. The company has a turnover of € 70 million and more 360 FTEs with headquarters in Jönköping. Prototal has ten sites in six different countries – Sweden, Norway, Denmark, UK, Austria and Italy.
by Prototal Industries | May 24, 2022 | News
New Jet Fusion 5210 3D printer
We are delighted and proud to announce the installation of a new HP Jet Fusion 5210 3D Printer at their site in Jönköping, Sweden. The new Jet Fusion 5210 3D printer will support the beta program for Lubrizol 3D Printing Solutions’ new developed and softer material: ESTANE® 3D M88A TPU. Prototal is selected to be the exclusive beta test site in Europe to offer this differentiated developmental material.
Prototal Industries, Northern Europe’s biggest supplier in 3D printing, vacuum casting, injection moulding and HP Digital Manufacturing Partner, has today announced the installation of a new HP Jet Fusion 5210 3D Printer, as well as the offering of Lubrizol ESTANE® 3D M88A TPU – a material with increased flexibility compared to previous qualities, in collaboration with HP Inc. under the ABMIP program. The material is well-suited for segments such as health & wellness, sport & recreation, and consumer goods & electronics. The material is also skin-contact safe.
“Important in our strive to continue to promote 3D printing as a production method”
Jan Löfving, CEO of Prototal Industries: “We are very proud the be the first manufacturer in Europe to be able to offer ESTANE® 3D M88A TPU to the market. With this, we expand our range of materials to the customer, as well as introducing a great material to the European market. The new material, in combination with the investment in a new HP Jet Fusion 5210 3D printer, aligns perfectly with our future goals for growth in 3D printing within both new and existing segments. It is also important in our strive to continue to promote 3D printing as a production method.”
The HP Jet Fusion 5210 in Jönköping will complement Prototal’s existing machine park of over 80 professional AM-systems, among them already 7 MJF machines within the group.
by Prototal Industries | Apr 12, 2022 | News
Renowned worldwide for manufacturing high performance polymer components with unmatched quality standards, Prototal Industries is the preferred additive manufacturing supplier for thousands of customers in the aerospace, motorsport, automotive, medical and industrial sectors globally.
“We are delighted to have added the Roboze technology to our additive manufacturing offering. The potential this machine has to disrupt the polymer and metal additive manufacturing divide is vast and we can’t wait to share the benefits of this with our customers. Being part of the 3D parts network also allows us to have a great technical partnership with Roboze and collaboratively educate the UK market.” says Martin Nottingham, Managing Director at Prototal UK.
The Roboze 3D Parts network is composed of certified centers spread throughout the world, which have decided to support the Roboze Distributed Manufacturing model. Through the dedicated digital platform, demand connects directly with supply using an on-demand and just in time additive manufacturing service, avoiding waste, reducing shipments and CO2 emissions, and bringing the value of production back to the point of use.
Proud to have our first Roboze ARGO 500
“This is a great time for Roboze! Gaining the trust of a player like Prototal adds great enthusiasm for the team and for the entire Roboze 3D Parts network” says Giancarlo Scianatico, Roboze EMEA Business Director and adds:
”Their experience will allow us to scale our model even further and quickly reach the goal of digital transition and sustainability of producers around the world. A new way of doing things is possible and with Prototal this is now more concrete than ever!”
“We are extremely proud to have our first Roboze ARGO 500 on site and be the first UK service provider to do so. We recognize the Roboze technological ecosystem as a strong enabler of the Manufacturing as a Service model. As the first adopter of Roboze in the Prototal family, we are very excited to see what the future holds” concludes Martin.
