Applications
Textures for laser engraving
We develop grayscale bitmaps in common resolutions, as used in the engraving of embossing cylinders and for 5-axis laser systems, as an independent service. This also includes UV mapping and a trained eye for evaluating the results. Our common goal is to shorten our customers' development time and to provide advisory support with creative ideas.
Textures for additive manufacturing
In additive manufacturing, we apply textures to partial areas of surfaces directly into the production file in just one production step. Our customers manufacture in a wide variety of materials with common systems for stereolithography, sinter-laser melting, binder jetting processes, DLP, and polymer processing methods. Ideal for the realistic implementation of prototypes, we precisely combine color with textures.
Automotive & Transportation
We achieve short development times through routine, analytical measurements, and support approval processes.
- Recreations of existing surfaces or based on material scans
- Design development, based on trend/mood boards
- Soft-touch structures, matte structures
- Digital twin for parts with scars
During the development process, the depth of the texture, scaling, and its degree of matting are adapted to the respective component.
Data for embossing cylinders
We develop designs for artificial leather, genuine leather, furniture decors, and flooring with various engravers and can react flexibly.
- Repeat patterning of textures on desired roller circumferences
- Reduction of streaks or spots
- Utilize machines faster
Additive Manufacturing and Textures
Manufacturing data in which the texture is already included: Typical applications of textures in additive manufacturing are customization, surface enhancement, masking of slices, and achieving an insensitive surface.
- Tool texturing: Cavities including texture for manufacturing in one process step
- Consulting on design and the use of different textures
- For a variety of processes in industrial 3D printing
- Export formats such as stl, vrml, obj, fbx, 3dm, 3mf – contact us
- Innovative solutions through texturing of cavities, undercuts, surface enlargement
Representability and tolerances depend on the respective production process of the additive technology. Layer height and material properties determine the feasibility and level of detail of a texture.
Textures for 5-axis-laser technologies
Highly flexible systems for surface finishing of components with complex 3D profiles. The potential of 5-axis systems with our textures.
- Real-time data processing directly in the machine system
- For highly polished or raw blasted surfaces
- Customization of individual parts
Tactile media for blind and visually impaired people
Textures for digital and physical interfaces to increase accessibility and usability. Haptic perception for people with visual impairments.
- Surface modeling for orientation and perception
- Haptic buttons, switches, and touchscreens
- Museum texts and art objects
UV printing with textures
UV printing machines with surface modeling through print heights (drop-height modulation). Thin-film structures for design surfaces and the functionalization of objects.
- High-resolution surface structuring
- Printable bitmaps in different colors
- Functionalization: electrically conductive structures, sensors
- Combinable with color and other printing effects