Advanced Manufacturing
New materials and processes for demanding parts.
Explore verified options for surface finish, lower weight, in-mould decoration and process integration. Suitability is confirmed for each application through engineering review and trials.
Application-led development
The application, geometry, finish and performance determine which option is suitable.
Materials and processes
Start with the result the part must achieve.
The application, geometry, finish and performance determine which option is suitable.
Surface
Chrome replacement
Polymer and foil options for a metallic or decorative appearance without conventional chrome plating, where suitable.
Lightweight
Carbon-fibre reinforced plastic
Reinforced polymer structures considered when stiffness and weight are important.
Decoration
IML and IMD
Graphics or finished surfaces applied during moulding.
Process
MuCell
Microcellular moulding assessed for material use, weight and dimensional performance.
Surface
Hot foil stamping
Controlled foil transfer for decorative detail on moulded parts.
Thermal Control
Vario-Therm moulding
Dynamic mould-temperature control for demanding filling or surface-finish requirements.
Interior
Three-dimensional mats
Formed mat systems designed for vehicle fit, surface definition and protection.
Integration
In-mould functional surfaces
Decoration and function combined in the moulding cycle where the part permits it.
Development process
From the required result to a validated part.
- 01
Define the required result
Confirm the function, finish, weight or performance target.
- 02
Study the options
Review suitable materials and manufacturing processes.
- 03
Run trials
Test the selected material and process against the part requirement.
- 04
Set production conditions
Define measurable settings and acceptance limits.
- 05
Validate the part
Confirm the agreed performance, finish and repeatability.
Start a project
Tell us what you need to make.
Share the part or drawing, material if known, expected volume, current tooling and target timing. We will connect you with the relevant engineering, tooling, manufacturing or quality team.