Our Offerings
The right technology for every application
We are a one-stop shop, integrating across all technologies from Additive Manufacturing and Vacuum Casting, to Injection Moulding and Aluminium Tooling.
At Prototal Industries, we take pride in our diverse capabilities and capacities across our facilities. With the largest fleet of industrial 3D printers in Europe, a competitive machine park featuring injection molding machines across 5 European sites, and vacuum casting capabilities in the heart of Europe, we can handle a wide range of requests.
Our offering
Right technology for every application
We are a one-stop shop, integrating across all technologies – from additive manufacturing and vacuum casting, to injection moulding and tooling.
At Prototal, we take pride in our diverse capabilities and capacities across multiple sites. With the largest installed fleet of professional 3D printers in Europe, a competitive machine park featuring injection molding machines across 5 European sites, and vacuum casting capabilities covering 2 sites in the region, we can handle a wide range of projects.
Additive Manufacturing
Is a revolutionary production process that creates three-dimensional objects by adding material layer by layer from a CAD-file, enabling complex designs, rapid prototyping, and reduced material waste.
Why Additive Manufacturing?
- Enables smarter and more complex designs
- Cost-effective manufacturing process in low-volume production
- Very low time-to-market process with idea, prototype to serial production
- With an ability to reuse material in the production process, Additive Manufacturing can reduce material waste
Discover our AM technologies
SLA
or Stereolithography utilizes a UV laser to solidify liquid resin layer by layer, enabling highly detailed and smooth 3D printed parts, ideal for intricate prototypes and visual models.
Materials: ClearVue, WaterClear, XC11122, Xtreme grey, Visijet Tough, Accura25, Taurus, Protherm
SLS
or Selective Laser Sintering employs a high-powered laser to fuse powdered material, such as nylon or metal, into solid objects, offering strong and functional parts with excellent geometric complexity.
Materials: PP, PA1101, PA2200, PA2210, PA3200, Alumide, PA603-CF, Rubber 50A-80A, DuraForm TPU, TPU88A
MJF
or Multi Jet Fusion works by selectively fusing nylon powder using an inkjet array and then applying heat, resulting in robust, isotropic parts suitable for rapid production and end-use applications.
Materials: PA12, PA12GB, PA12W, TPU95A
SAF
Or Selective Absorption Fusion uses a laser to fuse polymer powder, creating precise 3D objects. It’s ideal for complex polymer parts in aerospace, medical, and automotive industries, enabling durable prototypes and functional end-use products.
Materials: PA1101
FDM
or Fused Deposition Modeling extrudes thermoplastic filaments layer by layer, making it a popular and accessible 3D printing method for creating durable prototypes, fixtures, and functional parts.
Materials: ABS-ESD7, ABS-M30, ABS-M30i, ASA, Nylon 12, PC, PC-ABS, PC-ISO, Ultem1010, Ultem9085, PEEK, Carbon PEEK.
PolyJet
or Material Jetting combines inkjet printing technology with UV-curable resins, allowing for full-color, multi-material prints with fine details, making it suitable for realistic prototypes and product modeling.
Materials: Soft shore 30-90A, hard, transparent, Verowhite, 2K Shore, multicolor
Additive Manufacturing
Is a revolutionary production process that creates three-dimensional objects by adding material layer by layer from a CAD-file, enabling complex designs, rapid prototyping, and reduced material waste.
Why Additive Manufacturing?
- Enables smarter and more complex designs
- Cost-effective manufacturing process in low-volume production
- Very low time-to-market process with idea, prototype to serial production
- With an ability to reuse material in the production process, Additive Manufacturing can reduce material waste
Discover our AM technologies
SLA
or Stereolithography utilizes a UV laser to solidify liquid resin layer by layer, enabling highly detailed and smooth 3D printed parts, ideal for intricate prototypes and visual models.
Materials: ClearVue, WaterClear, XC11122, Xtreme grey, Visijet Tough, Accura25, Taurus, Protherm
SLS
or Selective Laser Sintering employs a high-powered laser to fuse powdered material, such as nylon or metal, into solid objects, offering strong and functional parts with excellent geometric complexity.
Materials: PP, PA1101, PA2200, PA2210, PA3200, Alumide, PA603-CF, Rubber 50A-80A, DuraForm TPU, TPU88A
MJF
or Multi Jet Fusion works by selectively fusing nylon powder using an inkjet array and then applying heat, resulting in robust, isotropic parts suitable for rapid production and end-use applications.
Materials: PA12, PA12GB, PA12W, TPU95A
SAF
Or Selective Absorption Fusion uses a laser to fuse polymer powder, creating precise 3D objects. It’s ideal for complex polymer parts in aerospace, medical, and automotive industries, enabling durable prototypes and functional end-use products.
Materials: PA1101
FDM
or Fused Deposition Modeling extrudes thermoplastic filaments layer by layer, making it a popular and accessible 3D printing method for creating durable prototypes, fixtures, and functional parts.
Materials: ABS-ESD7, ABS-M30, ABS-M30i, ASA, Nylon 12, PC, PC-ABS, PC-ISO, Ultem1010, Ultem9085, PEEK, Carbon PEEK.
Polyjet
or Material Jetting combines inkjet printing technology with UV-curable resins, allowing for full-color, multi-material prints with fine details, making it suitable for realistic prototypes and product modeling.
Materials: Soft shore 30-90A, hard, transparent, Verowhite, 2K Shore, multicolor
Injection Moulding
Injection molding is a widely used manufacturing process, known for its versatility and efficiency. The technique enables the production of a wide range of plastic products, from everyday items to complex components across various industries. With a focus on precision and consistency, this injection moulding plays a vital role in modern manufacturing, delivering high-quality results for mass production.
Why Injection Moulding?
- High precision and repeatability
- Complex geometries and elaborate details
- Cost-effective for large-scale production
- Material freedom
- Post-processing (2K injection moulding, tampon printing, hot embossing, IML – In Mould Labelling, Ultrasonic welding)
State-of-the-art equipment
Our team of experts has extensive experience in the field of injection molding. We utilize state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology to ensure the highest standards of precision and performance. With our attention to detail and commitment to excellence, we strive to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.
Low volumes and high volumes
Whether you are looking for high volumes of millions of parts or small series production – it’s no problem for us. At Prototal Industries, we have a competitive machine park with more that 110 automated injection moulding machines at 5 sites across Europe. Manufacturing is undertaken as near to you as possible to minimise transport.
Quality-assured process
Before manufacture, we simulate the injection moulding so that we can detect any defects and risks with the fabrication at an early stage. We then fabricate the die and you receive the resulting samples and logs. We then continue measuring and checking constantly throughout the entire manufacturing process.
Injection Moulding
Injection molding is a widely used manufacturing process, known for its versatility and efficiency. The technique enables the production of a wide range of plastic products, from everyday items to complex components across various industries. With a focus on precision and consistency, this injection moulding plays a vital role in modern manufacturing, delivering high-quality results for mass production.
Why Injection Moulding?
- High precision and repeatability
- Complex geometries and elaborate details
- Cost-effective for large-scale production
- Material freedom
- Post-processing (2K injection moulding, tampon printing, hot embossing, IML – In Mould Labelling, Ultrasonic welding)
State-of-the-art equipment
Our team of experts has extensive experience in the field of injection molding. We utilize state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology to ensure the highest standards of precision and performance. With our attention to detail and commitment to excellence, we strive to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.
Low volumes and high volumes
Whether you are looking for high volumes of millions of parts or small series production – it’s no problem for us. At Prototal Industries, we have a competitive machine park with more that 110 automated injection moulding machines at 5 sites across Europe. Manufacturing is undertaken as near to you as possible to minimise transport.
Quality-assured process
Before manufacture, we simulate the injection moulding so that we can detect any defects and risks with the fabrication at an early stage. We then fabricate the die and you receive the resulting samples and logs. We then continue measuring and checking constantly throughout the entire manufacturing process.
Vacuum Casting
Vacuum casting enables high-quality and cost-effective production of intricate prototypes and small batch productions. The technique serves as a valuable tool for functional prototype testing and small-scale plastic component production. The process occurs under a vacuum environment, ensuring pore-free castings and yielding exceptionally robust parts.
Why Vacuum Casting?
- High level of details and precision in manufacturing
- Possibility of different surface structures and colour
- Rapid prototyping
- Cost-effective for small production volumes
- Material freedom
Streamline prototype testing
Efficient small-scale plastic production
Vacuum casting emerges as the ideal choice for small-series plastic part production, offering notable advantages. This method minimizes post-processing while delivering versatile thermoplastic properties, such as hardness, flexibility, rigidity, heat resistance, and transparency.
Tailored post-processing solutions
Require post-processing? From prints to custom coloring, Prototal Industries offers comprehensive solutions. We ensure perfect color matching (RAL, Pantone, NCS, or your sample) and provide special painting techniques like EDM texturing, high gloss, and more for impeccable components. Individual color samples and preferences are welcome.
Vacuum Casting
Vacuum casting enables high-quality and cost-effective production of intricate prototypes and small batch productions. The technique serves as a valuable tool for functional prototype testing and small-scale plastic component production. The process occurs under a vacuum environment, ensuring pore-free castings and yielding exceptionally robust parts.
Why Vacuum Casting?
- High level of details and precision in manufacturing
- Possibility of different surface structures and colour
- Rapid prototyping
- Cost-effective for small production volumes
- Material freedom
Streamline prototype testing
Efficient small-scale plastic production
Vacuum casting emerges as the ideal choice for small-series plastic part production, offering notable advantages. This method minimizes post-processing while delivering versatile thermoplastic properties, such as hardness, flexibility, rigidity, heat resistance, and transparency.
Tailored post-processing solutions
Require post-processing? From prints to custom coloring, Prototal Industries offers comprehensive solutions. We ensure perfect color matching (RAL, Pantone, NCS, or your sample) and provide special painting techniques like EDM texturing, high gloss, and more for impeccable components. Individual color samples and preferences are welcome.
Aluminium Tooling
At Prototal Industries, we take pride in our approach to aluminum tool design and in-house manufacturing. This gives us complete control, from the moment you place your order to the final delivery. Our commitment to in-house production not only ensures swiftness but also guarantees precision and reliability.
Why Aluminium Tooling?
- Inhouse manufacturing provides speed and control
- Customized for various needs
- Digital and controlled process
Speed & controll with inhouse manufacturing
Peace of mind and quality throughout the entire manufacturing process are our hallmark. Before manufacture, we simulate the injection moulding so that we can detect any defects and risks with the fabrication at an early stage. We then fabricate the tool and you receive the resulting samples and reports.
Aluminium: Low Volume Tools
Construction of the tool is adapted for a more automated injection moulding process. The tool is made from aluminium, resulting in rapid and efficient manufacture and allowing investment costs to be kept as low as possible. Parts can be injection-moulded in the tools under production-appropriate conditions. The life time of the tool is up to 100,000 cycles, which covers the service life of a huge number of parts.
Steel: High Volume Tools
The tools is expertly crafted from durable steel, often sourced from trusted suppliers in Asia. Our own staff check the time schedules on site, are present at test runs, take care of the delivery of sample parts as well as shipment of the mould tool. Seamless handling on start-up is assured, since all manufacturing is performed according to our tool standard that has been produced.
Aluminium Tooling
At Prototal Industries, we take pride in our approach to aluminum tool design and in-house manufacturing. This gives us complete control, from the moment you place your order to the final delivery. Our commitment to in-house production not only ensures swiftness but also guarantees precision and reliability.
Why Aluminium Tooling?
- Inhouse manufacturing bring speed and control
- Customized for various needs
- Digital and controlled process
Aluminium: Low Volume Tools
Construction of the tool is adapted for a more automated injection moulding process. The tool is made from aluminium, resulting in rapid and efficient manufacture and allowing investment costs to be kept as low as possible. Parts can be injection-moulded in the tools under production-appropriate conditions. The life time of the tool is up to 100,000 cycles, which covers the service life of a huge number of parts.
Steel: High Volume Tools
The tools is expertly crafted from durable steel, often sourced from trusted suppliers in Asia. Our own staff check the time schedules on site, are present at test runs, take care of the delivery of sample parts as well as shipment of the mould tool. Seamless handling on start-up is assured, since all manufacturing is performed according to our tool standard that has been produced.
Your Production Partner
As your production partner, we will move seamlessly from your first prototype to a full-scale production, covering your product life cycles, providing you with a reliable supply chain and better products. This is also why we can confidently say that we will journey with you from your first 3D printed part to a million injection molded products, while still aspiring for zero emissions in 2030.
Quick, sustainable and reliable.
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