Manufacturing of prototypes and small series in plastic and metal from a quantity of 1 in Dresden
Michael Sander Kunststofftechnik GmbH
Dresden (Pforzheimer Straße 29, 01189)New on Amplifa
About us
Michael Sander Kunststofftechnik GmbH in Dresden is a manufacturing service provider for prototypes, design samples and small series from a quantity of 1. Its range of services includes stereolithography (SLA), laser sintering of plastics (SLS), vacuum casting including 2K vacuum casting, CNC 5-axis milling of plastics and metals as well as wire EDM. In addition, prototype and small-series injection molding, toolmaking for prototype injection molding tools, painting, printing, EMC coating and metallization, 3D measurement and potting of electrical and electronic assemblies are offered. Materials processed include plastics, vacuum casting resins in the Shore range 30A–84D, silicone, ureol, aluminum, brass and steel. The company supplies industries such as optical instrument manufacturing, precision mechanics, measurement and control technology, semiconductor and medical technology, automotive suppliers, electronic device manufacturing, jig and fixture building and product design. Since 2023, the quality management system has been certified to DIN ISO 9001 by TÜV Süd.
- Site
- Dresden
- Processes
- Stereolithography (SLA), Laser Sintering Plastics (SLS), Vacuum casting (incl. 2K vacuum casting), CNC 5-axis milling, Wire EDM, Small-series injection molding, Prototype injection molding, Painting (spray painting, printing)
- Materials
- SOMOS NeXt (SLA resin, ABS-like), Vacuum casting resins Shore 30A–84D (similar to rubber, PE, PP, ABS, PC), Silicone, Ureol, Plastics (milling, injection molding), Aluminum, Brass, Steel
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Industries
- Optical instrument manufacturing, Precision mechanics, Product design, Vintage car spare parts, Measurement and control technology, Semiconductor (chip) industry
- 01
3D CAD data processing and conversion
- 02
Stereolithography / laser sintering
- 03
Vacuum casting / injection molding / CNC 5-axis milling / wire EDM
- 04
Toolmaking
- 05
Surface finishing (painting, coating)
- 06
Potting and assembly
- 07
3D measurement
Materials & Processes
Stereolithography (SOMOS NeXt)
ABS-like mechanical properties, suitable for functional samples with snap-fit connections and film hinges.
Laser Sintering Plastics (SLS)
Additive manufacturing of plastic parts for prototypes and small series, capacity doubled in 2021.
Vacuum casting resins Shore 30A–84D
Properties similar to rubber, PE, PP, ABS, PC; also glass-fiber reinforced, 2K, colored or crystal clear, temperature resistant 60–220 °C.
Silicone
For mold making and molded parts in vacuum casting.
Ureol
Material for building casting tools in the prototype sector.
Aluminum
Material for CNC 5-axis milling and casting tools.
Brass
Material for CNC 5-axis machining.
Steel
Material for CNC 5-axis machining of components, jigs and tools.
Conductive Materials (Wire EDM)
Machining of all conductive materials up to 820 x 680 x 250 mm.
PU potting compounds / epoxy resin
Potting of electrical and electronic assemblies.
Locations
Dresden
DEHeadquarters and production
- Lot size
- Single parts to small series (from a quantity of 1)
- Materials
- Plastics, vacuum casting resins, silicone, ureol, aluminum, brass, steel
- CNC 5-axis milling center (max. travel 600 x 450 x 450 mm)
- Wire EDM machine GF CUT E 350 (2025)
- Laser sintering systems (plastic/SLS)
- Vacuum casting systems (max. part length approx. 850 mm)
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stereolithography (SLA)Additive | – | – | – | 1 piece – Small series | SOMOS NeXt (resin, ABS-like mechanical properties) |
| Laser Sintering Plastics (SLS)Additive | – | – | – | 1 piece – Small series | Plastic (PA powder) |
| Vacuum casting (incl. 2K vacuum casting)Casting | – | approx. 850 mm | – | 1 piece – Small series | Vacuum casting resins Shore 30A–84D (similar to rubber, PE,, Silicone |
| CNC 5-axis millingMachining | – | 600 mm × 450 mm × 450 mm | – | 1 piece – Small series | Plastics, Aluminum, Brass, Steel |
| Wire EDMMachining | – | 820 mm × 680 mm × 250 mm | – | 1 piece | all conductive materials |
| Small-series injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | Small series | all common engineering materials (plastics) |
| Prototype injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | 1 piece | all common engineering materials (plastics) |
| Painting (spray painting, printing)Surface | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
| Coating (EMC coating, metallization gold, chrome, copper/nickel)Surface | – | – | – | – | conductive plastic surfaces |
| 3D measurementTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Toolmaking (prototype injection molding tools, casting tools made of ureol, aluminum)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Ureol, Aluminum |
| Potting of electrical and electronic assembliesAssembly | – | – | – | – | PU potting compounds, Silicone, Epoxy resin based potting compounds |
| Silicone mold making (for vacuum casting)Casting | – | – | – | – | Silicone |
| 3D CAD data processing and conversion (Creo, NX, CATIA, STEP, IGES, Sldprt, STL, MGX)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wire EDM machine | GF CUT E 350 | 1 | – | 2025 | Dresden |
| CNC 5-axis milling center | – | – | max. travel 600 x 450 x 450 mm | – | Dresden |
| Laser sintering system (plastic/SLS) | – | – | – | – | Dresden |
| Vacuum casting system | – | – | max. part length approx. 850 mm | – | Dresden |
Additional services
Quality
Since 2003 there has been a quality management system closely modeled on ISO 9001; in 2023 it was certified to DIN ISO 9001 by TÜV Süd. 3D measurement methods are available for inspection.
| Evidence | Dresden |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 2003
Introduction of a quality management system (QMS), closely modeled on ISO 9001
- 2010
Introduction of the STL material SOMOS NeXt for functional samples in stereolithography
- 2021
Doubling of production capacities in laser sintering of plastic parts
- 2023
Certification of the QMS to DIN ISO 9001 by TÜV Süd
- 2024
Host of the 6th Theme Meeting Additive Manufacturing in SMEs (17.09.2024)
- 2025
Expansion of metalworking through installation of a CUT E 350 wire EDM machine from GF