Service provider for 3D printing (PolyJet, FDM, MJF, SLS) as well as prototypes, models and surface finishing from La Neuveville.
zedax SA
La Neuveville, SwitzerlandNew on Amplifa
About zedax SA
zedax SA was founded in 2005 by Lucien Hirschi in La Neuveville and specialises in 3D printing and rapid prototyping. The company produces prototypes, tools, models and small series using PolyJet, FDM, MJF (Multi Jet Fusion from HP) and SLS processes. PolyJet parts with a build size of up to 500 × 400 × 200 mm achieve layer thicknesses from 16 microns and geometric tolerances of ±0.1 mm. In addition, zedax offers 3D CAD modelling (including SolidWorks), painting in all RAL colours, polishing of transparent parts, thermoforming (max. 430 × 280 mm, depth 160 mm), vacuum casting with silicone moulds for small series, metallisation (copper, nickel, gold, silver, chrome) as well as architectural models. Customers include watch brands and companies from microtechnology, industrial design, architecture, medical technology and packaging. Conventional production orders are typically delivered within 2–3 working days.
- Site
- La Neuveville
- Processes
- PolyJet 3D printing, FDM 3D printing (FFF), MJF 3D printing (Multi Jet Fusion, HP), SLS 3D printing (selective laser sintering), Painting and lacquering (all RAL colours), Transparent rendering and polishing, Thermoforming, Architectural model making
- Materials
- Transparent photopolymer resins, VeroWhitePlus, VeroGray, VeroBlue, VeroBlack, Durus (polypropylene simulation), Digital Materials (resin blends), Rubber-like flexible resins (Shore 40-95 A)
- Certificates
- CAD-based production (SolidWorks), In-house finishing (painting, polishing), ISO 9001 certified
- Founded
- 2005
- Industries
- Microtechnology, Watch industry, Industrial design, Architecture, Medical technology, Packaging
- 01
Enquiry with 3D files (STL, STEP and others)
- 02
File analysis and quotation
- 03
CAD modelling / data preparation
- 04
3D printing (PolyJet, FDM, MJF, SLS) or thermoforming/vacuum casting
- 05
Finishing (painting, polishing, metallisation, pad printing)
- 06
Shipping standard or express
Locations
La Neuveville
CHHeadquarters and production
- Part weight / size
- PolyJet max. 500 × 400 × 200 mm
- Lot size
- Single parts to medium series (MJF)
- Materials
- Photopolymers, filament, powder (polymer/metal), PET
- Stratasys Objet30 Pro (PolyJet)
- FDM printers
- HP MJF
- SLS system
- Thermoforming machine (430 × 280 mm)
- Laser/waterjet cutting for models
Parts
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PolyJet 3D printingAdditive | ±0.1 mm | 500 mm × 400 mm × 200 mm | – | – | Photopolymer resins (transparent, white, black, grey, blue), Digital Materials, Flexible resins (Shore 40-95), ABS-type resins, Durus (polypropylene simulation) |
| FDM 3D printing (FFF)Additive | – | – | – | – | Plastic filaments |
| MJF 3D printing (Multi Jet Fusion, HP)Additive | – | – | – | small series – medium series | Powder polymers |
| SLS 3D printing (selective laser sintering)Additive | – | – | – | – | Polymer or metal powders |
| Painting and lacquering (all RAL colours)Surface | – | – | – | – | Plastic/3D-printed parts |
| Transparent rendering and polishingSurface | – | – | – | – | Translucent resins |
| ThermoformingPlastics | – | 430 mm × 280 mm × 160 mm (depth) | – | – | Food-grade PET, plastic up to 4 mm thickness |
| Architectural model makingEngineering | – | – | – | – | 3D printing materials |
| 3D computer modelling (SolidWorks)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vacuum casting (silicone mould + resin)Plastics | – | – | – | small series | Resin, silicone mould |
| Metallisation (galvanoplasty on plastic)Surface | – | – | – | – | Copper, nickel, gold, silver, chrome (coatings) |
| Laser cutting, waterjet cutting (for models)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PolyJet 3D printer Objet30 Pro | Stratasys Objet30 Pro | – | 295 x 196 x 150 mm | 2011 (prem | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
zedax works with documented machine parameters (layer thicknesses, tolerances of ±0.1 mm in PolyJet) and validated production processes. Quality is ensured through careful manual finishing such as painting, polishing and electroplating.
| Evidence | La Neuveville |
|---|---|
| CAD-based production (SolidWorks) | |
| In-house finishing (painting, polishing) | |
| ISO 9001 certified |
History
- 2005
zedax founded by Lucien Hirschi together with his partner Jeanine Zimmerli in June 2005.
- 2011
Mélanie Gomez joins part-time; first media coverage including Entreprise Romande, EPHJ, CADCAM Report.
- 2013
Christoph Aebi has been working part-time at zedax since 2013.
- 2022
Exhibition at SIAMS (microtechnology trade fair) in Moutier; visit by Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin.