Fast, accurate and production-ready prototypes in metal and plastic.
Whether you need a single proof-of-concept or a small pre-production series, Karlex offers the right technology for every stage of your product development.
SPEED UP INNOVATION
Accelerate Product Development
Rapid prototyping accelerates product development by enabling engineers to validate form, fit and function early, reducing risk, shortening lead times and optimizing designs before investing in production tooling.
Faster Time to Market
Reduced Development Cost
Functional Testing
Design Validation
Small Series Production
Multiple Material Options
METAL PROTOTYPING
DMLS/ SLM
Binder Jetting
CNC machining
Sheet Metal Fabrication
From highly complex 3D printed metal components to precision CNC machined parts and sheet metal assemblies, we provide production-quality metal prototypes in a wide range of alloys.
PLASTIC PROTOTYPING
SLA
SLS
Vacuum Casting
CNC Plastics
We manufacture high-quality plastic prototypes with excellent dimensional accuracy and surface finish. Ideal for visual models, functional testing, and low-volume production across a wide range of applications.
KARLEX RAPID PROTOTYPING
EXPLORE OUR TECHNOLOGIES
DMLS / SLM
A laser melts metal powder layer by layer to build fully dense parts.
Ideal for complex, high-performance functional prototypes with excellent mechanical properties
Binder Jetting
A liquid binder is jetted onto metal powder layers.
After sintering, parts achieve high strength. Cost-effective for complex geometries and medium production volumes
CNC Machining
Material is precisely removed from a solid block using CNC machines.
Delivers tight tolerances and excellent surface finish for metal and plastics
Sheet Metal
Sheet metal is cut, formed and assembled into functional parts.
Efficient for enclosures, brackets and assemblies with short lead times.
SLA
A UV laser cures liquid resin layer by layer.
Produces parts with exceptional detail and surface finish for visual prototypes and models
SLS
A laser sinters nylon or TPUÂ powder layer by layer without support structures.
Strong, functional parts suitable for testing and end-use applications
Vacuum Casting
Liquid PU resin is poured into silicone molds under vacuum.
Ideal for small series production with excellent surface quality
CNC Plastics
Plastics are machined with CNC for accurate and durable parts.
Great for functional prototypes and production tooling