CAD/CAM now in-house

High-quality components start with smart design. All CAD/CAM work for plastics engineering is done in-house at our Gera site, shortening workflows between design, toolmaking and production while ensuring quality from the very beginning.

What does CAD/CAM mean in plastics engineering?
CAD (Computer-Aided Design) refers to the digital design of a component or mould. CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) then translates this model into specific machining data for production. CAD/CAM thus forms the bridge between the idea and the machine: this is where geometries, wall thicknesses, machining strategies and tolerances are defined, which later determine the dimensional accuracy and quality of the finished plastic part.

The close integration of this phase with the rest of the value chain is evident in our Design & Engineering and Mould & Toolmaking services.

Why we’re now doing CAD/CAM in-house
Bringing CAD/CAM expertise in-house is a deliberate decision – and it brings several advantages:

-Shorter coordination channels: Design, toolmaking and production are all under one roof. Queries are resolved through direct discussion, rather than via email over the course of several days.
-Faster iteration: Changes to geometry or machining can be incorporated at short notice, without having to wait for external service providers.
-Greater precision: Knowing the subsequent manufacturing process allows us to design for production right from the start – reducing costly cycles of errors.
-Greater control over quality: Data, versions and expertise remain in-house and are fully traceable throughout.
-Faster time to market: Overall, your product progresses much more quickly from the initial drawing to a production-ready mould.
-For our customers, this means one thing above all: fewer interfaces, less friction and a reliable point of contact throughout the entire development process – from CAD design to the finished production run.