[Translate to English:]

Quickly and flexibly produced: 3D-printed metal parts offer many advantages to industry. Due to their porosity, their behaviour, both under static and dynamic loads, is very difficult to predict. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and the combined know-how of materials science and computed tomography, a project team led by RhySearch has succeeded in simulatively determining component failure.

go to project page (in German)

In the development of assemblies or systems containing high- and ultra-precision components, the production of prototypes for functional sampling is still of central importance. This is especially true for optical systems. With the desire to support the prototype phase of a development project with the production of parabolic mirrors, Leica Geosystems AG from Heerbrugg therefore approached RhySearch.

to the project report

As an extension to our air-conditioned laboratory for precision manufacturing, RhySearch acquired a 5-axis machining centre in the early summer of 2020 - a "Micro HD" from the company Kern Microtechnik. Now it was time to gain experience with it. To do this, we took on a very special project...
Read the project story and watch the video...

Lenses for distance measurement sensors, such as those used in time-of-flight cameras, can be only a few millimeters in size. In a preliminary study, RhySearch investigated how prototypes of the lenses can be milled from polycarbonate to validate the optical design as quickly as possible. This allows the function of the lenses to be tested without expensive injection molds.
read the project report...

Evaluation matrix developed in project

Various manufacturing processes are available for the production of precise workpieces. However, it is not always obvious which one should be used.

In a bilateral project, a manufacturing company was supported in the selection of the appropriate manufacturing process for the production of very small workpieces (dimensions approximately 6 mm x 6 mm x 6 mm) for medical applications. The aim was to evaluate different manufacturing technologies for a new customer inquiry with regard to technological as well as economic criteria and to identify the optimal manufacturing process. Using a comprehensive evaluation matrix, different technologies can now be compared and the effects of a wide range of factors such as machine and tool costs or cycle time can be examined. An important prerequisite was that a methodical approach be applied so that it can be used for further inquiries in the future.

Are you looking for a suitable manufacturing process ? Then contact our division manager, Dr. Thomas Liebrich.