Prototype creation

The steps

Designing and modeling new ultralight structures would be pointless without the ability to evaluate them concretely, both in terms of specific implementation and expected properties.

We develop all the necessary tooling for our concepts in-house, from design to manufacturing.
We implement and shape the identified and selected base materials for validation according to defined protocols.

Initial design

Creation of the first models based on a defined set of specifications.


Tool development

In-house manufacturing of molds and necessary tooling.

Prototyping

Implementation of raw materials (prepreg draping, thermoforming…)

Validation


The prototypes are analyzed and submitted for validation if they meet the initial objectives.

Optimization


If necessary, improvements and optimizations are made to meet the specifications set.

Techniques

From design to the realization of innovative structures, EC3D masters all the stages for greater confidentiality.

From machining to the implementation of materials and associated techniques such as:

  • Metal product forming
  • Resination of fibrous products,
  • Implementation of prepreg (epoxy, phenolic, cyanate-ester) based on glass fibers, para- or meta-aramid, carbon fibers,
  • 3D weaving of ceramic fibers…

In pictures

Implementation and prototyping are at the heart of our approach.

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