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May 6, 2008 - When Incoil Induktion AB of Västerås, Sweden developed their own induction coil apparatus, they needed a stylish and reliable handle in a robust plastic material. Just three weeks after the idea and the specification of requirements were formulated, they had a fully functional grip of polycarbonate in production. Thanks to Rapid Prototyping, new products can be developed in an ever-increasing tempo.
Incoil Induktion AB is a twenty-year-old Västerås company specializing in complete solutions for industry where inductive heating is involved. The company is a leader in techniques for manufacturing inductors, with customers such as ABB, Volvo and JOSAM (heavy vehicle alignment systems). Incoil is in the process of launching a proprietary mobile induction coil apparatus. In the final phase of this development work, Incoil's owner Kent-Ove Lindgren came to the design and construction of the unit's handle. "We needed a strong and solid plastic handle to be made in shorter series. One call to Fredrik Finnberg at Digital Mechanics solved our problem. Proceeding from our ideas, he had in just three weeks designed and produced a handle in polycarbonate that works directly in our production, that is to say not just a prototype," relates Kent-Ove. Freeform fabrication technology offers enormous possibilities. Rapidity and cost-effectiveness are two added values, flexibility is another. It is vital to get on the market quickly and when, as in Incoil's case, you can design the handle with your own logotype, the excellence of 3D printing is further underscored. "I'm impressed by the qualified help we've received from Digital Mechanics. Without their competence in mechanics, 3D CAD, design and the possibilities afforded by freeform fabrication, this quick ramp-up to production had never been possible. We are going to take a new look at our needs for similar solutions on other complex details that are to go into production," continues Kent-Ove Lindgren. Digital Mechanics is pleased by the increased interest in freeform fabrication and has recently invested in another 3D printer for the manufacture of polycarbonate parts using the FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) technique, thereby doubling the company's production capacity. New markets and ranges of application are waiting to be discovered - freeform fabrication is becoming increasingly popular in business - with technical competence on the pros and cons of different materials, new possibilities are being discovered all the time. Digital Mechanics Sweden AB is an engineering company with 25 years collected experience of construction and development strategically located in Västerås. The business idea is to provide a cost effective solution for the rapid manufacture of parts - and to function as a technical development partner from concept to finished product. Digital Mechanics mission is to enable the customer to go from digital model to manufactured part in as cost efficient and simple a way as possible. Or as we say: "As easy as printing!" For more information please contact:
Anders Sjöberg
Digital Mechanics Sweden AB
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