Services
Prototypes & Small Series
BE Technologie manufactures prototypes and small series, from single-unit production to approximately 5,000 pieces. These are not an end in themselves, but serve as tools for informed decision-making, providing technical verification and validation for subsequent series production.
What Production Volumes Do We Handle?
Typically between 1 and 5,000 pieces. Depending on the validation stage and project status, we also supply larger quantities and support the ramp-up to series production.
Do We Also Use 3D Printing?
Yes. For initial concepts, we use 3D printing in both metal and plastic, as well as established rapid prototyping processes such as FDM, SLA and SLS.
Do We Also Process Technical Textiles?
Yes, we also overmold textile fabrics.
What Component Sizes Do We Manufacture?
From 0.5 g to 3 kg in weight, with dimensions ranging from just a few millimetres up to 1,500 mm in length.
Do We Also Handle Assembly?
Yes, we assemble multi-component assemblies in-house – from simple plug-in connections to multi-stage assembly processes, including intermediate inspections.
Do We Also Inspect and Measure Components?
Yes, we measure components and assemblies and carry out the required functional and dimensional inspections – including inspection reports or initial sample inspection reports upon request.
Do We Also Offer Coating Services?
Yes, we offer a wide range of coating options, including cathodic dip coating (CDC), electrogalvanizing (including zinc-nickel plating), tin plating, silver plating and gold plating. Multi-layer coatings are also possible, wherever technically feasible. If required, components are heat-treated after coating.
How Quickly Can We Deliver?
Depending on the component, delivery of parts straight from the tooling can be possible in less than two weeks. More complex assemblies involving multiple processes and materials naturally require more time. We can also accommodate urgent, last-minute requests whenever needed.
What Materials Do We Work With?
We work with all common thermoplastics, including a wide range of fillers such as glass fibres, carbon fibres and minerals, as well as material blends. We also process thermosets, elastomers and silicones. For metals, we work with everything from standard grades to high-strength steels, as well as aluminium, copper, brass and many other materials.
What Is Rapid Tooling and When Is It Needed?
Rapid tooling uses quickly manufactured, cost-effective tools to produce components in series quality using the actual production material. It is ideal for validating components and conducting extensive testing before series production.
What Manufacturing Processes Do We Use?
For plastics, we use injection molding for thermoplastics and elastomers, reactive molding processes for thermosets and silicones, as well as multi-component injection molding (2K) and insert/overmolding technologies for metal-plastic combinations. For metals, our processes include laser and waterjet cutting, stamping, bending, forming, press-fitting, riveting and welding (ultrasonic, laser and resistance welding).
Do We Manufacture Everything In-House?
For selected processes, particularly coating and welding, we work with trusted specialist suppliers. We manage the entire coordination process, delivering ready-to-install components quickly and seamlessly, complete with all required documentation and inspection records.