Rapid tooling is the use of rapid prototyping methods to produce either prototype
parts, or tools to transform sheet metal into functional parts.
Rapid tooling allows you to design tools/prototypes with mechanical properties close to the ones used in mass production.
Melotte is using her new possibilities of Direct Manufacturing within the context of degenerative as well as generative production methods.
On the degenerative side we have Concurrent Engineering, Virtual Factory and Multitasking.
On the generative side we offer Selective Laser Melting and 3D Laser Scanning.
The application of these state-of-the-art methods results in hybrid parts that fulfil besides functional properties also the severe demands concerning product development and moreover the rapidity.