Manufacture of complex 3D design objects via 5-axis CNC milling, 3D printing, and CAD/CAM engineering in wood, plastic, and aluminum
FTM – Fertigungstechnik Miller
Ellbögen (Tirol), AustriaNew on Amplifa
Manufacturing partner for 3D design objects
FTM – Fertigungstechnik Miller is an Austrian manufacturing company based in Ellbögen, Tyrol, specializing in the CNC production of complex 3D elements for interior design, architecture, and art. Design objects, sculptures, furniture parts, and relief works are crafted—predominantly from plastic, wood, and aluminum, and on request, in bronze as a cast piece derived from milled wood models. The process chain includes consultation, 3D scanning of existing objects, manufacturing-oriented CAD/CAM engineering, 5-axis CNC milling, robot-assisted 3D printing for large-format components and freeforms, and finishing with sanding, smoothing, surface treatment, and assembly. Large-format components are split multiple times for transport and processed or glued after milling. FTM boasts over 20 years of experience in tool and die making and has also realized projects for the automotive and aerospace industries. The sole proprietorship, managed by Gerhard Miller, operates with a lean structure, high flexibility, and short lead times—from individual pieces such as life-sized oak camels for a library in Abu Dhabi to a hotel bar made of cross-glued oak for the PURADIES nature resort.
- Site
- Ellbögen, Tirol
- Processes
- 3D CNC Milling, 3D CNC Milling (5-Axis), 3D Scanning, CAD/CAM Engineering, Consultation (Material selection, manufacturing process, finishing), Robot-Assisted 3D Printing (large format components, freeforms), Finishing (Manual sanding, smoothing, surface treatment, assembly), Assembly/Assembly
- Materials
- Plastic, Wood, Aluminum, Bronze, Oak, solid, cross-glued, Lime wood, Wood (e.g., solid oak, cross-glued; lime wood), 3D Scanning
- Certificates
- Certified Management Systems
- Industries
- Interior Design, Architecture, Art/Sculptures, Hotel and Restaurant Equipment, Visual Merchandising, Museum
- 01
Consultation (Material selection, manufacturing process, finishing)
- 02
3D scanning
- 03
CAD/CAM Engineering
- 04
5-Axis CNC Milling / 3D Printing
- 05
Gluing / Multi-piece splitting for transport
- 06
Finishing (Sanding, smoothing, oiling, surface treatment)
- 07
Assembly
- 08
Delivery
Materials and processes
Wood (e.g., solid oak, cross-glued; lime wood)
Material for furniture, sculptures, and large-format design objects, glued, sanded, and oiled upon request.
Plastic
Material for milled design elements and prototypes, e.g., specialized plastic for the 'Herzen' project.
Aluminum
Machining material for precise milled 3D components using 5-axis technology.
Bronze
Used for sculptures, manufactured based on a CNC milled wooden model.
3D Scanning
Millimeter-accurate digitalization of existing objects as the basis for construction and manufacturing.
5-Axis CNC Milling
High-precision processing of extraordinary freeforms in plastic, wood, and aluminum.
Robot-Assisted 3D Printing
Manufacture of large-format components and complex freeforms directly from the digital model.
Oiling Wood Surfaces
Surface treatment of milled wooden furniture after sanding.
Site
Ellbögen
ATHeadquarters and Manufacturing
- Lot size
- Individual pieces and projects
- Materials
- Wood (Oak, Lime wood), Plastic, Aluminum, Bronze
- 5-Axis Milling Machine (3D CNC)
- High-Precision 3D Scanner
- Robot-Assisted 3D Printing System
Manufactured components and objects
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D CNC MillingMachining | – | – | – | – | Plastic, Wood, Aluminum |
| 3D CNC Milling (5-Axis)Machining | – | – | – | – | Plastic, Wood, Aluminum |
| 3D ScanningEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| CAD/CAM EngineeringEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Consultation (Material selection, manufacturing process, finishing)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robot-Assisted 3D Printing (large format components, freeforms)Additive | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finishing (Manual sanding, smoothing, surface treatment, assembly)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly/AssemblyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Oiling wood surfacesSurface | – | – | – | – | Oak |
| Gluing of wood (cross-glued)Joining | – | – | – | – | Oak |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Axis Milling Machine (3D-CNC) | – | – | – | – | Ellbögen, Tyrol, Austria |
| 3D Scanner (high-precision, millimeter accurate) | – | – | – | – | Ellbögen, Tyrol, Austria |
| Robot-Assisted 3D Printing System | – | – | – | – | Ellbögen, Tyrol, Austria |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Every project is crafted with high care to ensure the company's quality standards. After milling, manual sanding, smoothing, surface treatment, and assembly are performed until the finished result is achieved.
| Evidence | Ellbögen |
|---|---|
| Certified Management Systems |
Background
Over 20 years of experience in tool and die making according to company statements
Review of successful projects from the automotive and aerospace industry