What is industrialization?
The industrialization of plastic parts corresponds to the phase that enables us to transform a technical design or a validated prototype into series production reliable, repeatable and economically viable.
This strategic stage includes adapting the design to industrial constraints, setting up production production processes as well as long-term support through quality control quality control and continuous improvement.
Please note that industrialization is not limited to manufacturing. It's a broader process through which our teams aim to guarantee a product's overall performance throughout its life cycle. By choosing Knauf Industries for the industrialization of your parts, you are choosing a partner who sees this phase as a lever for competitiveness competitiveness, reliability and sustainability.
Why is Knauf Industries the ideal partner for industrializing your plastic parts?
If the design process of a plastic part is imperative before it goes into production, it is the latter that will determine the profitability and reliability of your product over the long term. the profitability and long-term reliability of your product.e. For this reason, a good industrialization process for plastic parts goes far beyond simple manufacturing, and requires complete mastery of the materials involved. complete mastery of materials, processesprocesses constraints logistics and quality requirements requirements of each sector.
With this in mind, Knauf Industries teams are with you every step of the way to secure the transition from prototype to series productionoptimize manufacturing and assembly costs, guarantee the repeatability and quality of parts and, wherever possible, reduce time-to-market. We also strive to integrate eco-design and circularity solutions into the manufacture of our products to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
To achieve this, our organization benefits from the combined expertise of a Customer Success engineering department R&D department with a test laboratory and multiple production sites which coordinate to ensure technical continuity between design and manufacturing.
International expertise
Over the decades, Knauf Industries has continued to expand, and today our group has a solid industrial solid industrial organization, capable of supporting projects of all sizesfrom the local market to international production.
Knauf Industries is :
- More than 2,000 employees;
- A presence in 8 countries;
- 38 production sites worldwide.
This location enables us to produce as close as possible to your markets and optimize logistics costs, while guaranteeing continuity of production and the ability to respond to large and changing volumes.
This means we can adapt to your every need, and guarantee you total peace of mind when it comes to industrializing your plastic parts.
Processes to suit every need
Because each project has its own technical, economic and environmental constraintsKnauf Industries relies on several plastics transformation processes to offer the most appropriate solution for each application. the most appropriate solution for each application.
Plastic injection molding
Injection molding is ideal for the production of complex technical parts, with precise tolerances and high production rates.
This process enables :
- Design freedom;
- Excellent repeatability;
- Cost optimization for large production runs.
Thermoforming
Thermoforming involves heating a plastic film and then shaping it using a mold.
Its main advantages are :
- Fast time to production ;
- Adaptable to a wide range of formats;
- Great design flexibility.
Thermoforming is particularly used for industrial packaging and product protection.
Foam molding
The molding of cellular foams enables the production of lightweight, resistant parts with, among other things, excellent shock-absorbing properties. This process is particularly well-suited to protective, transport and insulation solutions.
It offers :
- Lightweight to reduce logistics costs;
- Excellent mechanical strength;
- Insulating and cushioning properties.
This process is widely used for technical packaging and reusable transport solutions.