S2E recently collaborated with Kongsberg, a major player in the automotive industry, on a complex gearbox housing project. This project leveraged our expertise in modeling, tooling design, and technical part manufacturing. Thanks to the use of various technologies such as SLS 3D printing, CNC machining, and resin overmolding, we delivered solutions tailored to this client’s specific requirements.
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A Major Industrial Project for Kongsberg
Housings Made with Various Materials and Technologies
As part of this project, we designed and manufactured two housings with distinct characteristics:
Housing 1: Produced using SLS 3D printing with PA12 for increased lightness and precision.
Housing 2: Machined in aluminum, offering robustness and durability suitable for the application.
These parts demonstrate our ability to combine different techniques to meet the needs of the automotive industry.
S2e Modeling’s Expertise for Complex Technical Parts
Other elements were designed and manufactured to complete this project, each requiring specific expertise:
Aluminum Cast Part: Tooling production, foundry casting, and in-house final machining.
Lever and Linkage:
Lever: Shaft with finger, overmolded with hard resin and manufactured with a pink resin mold.
Linkage: Triangle with shaft, made from fine sheet metal (laser cutting, bending, stamping, welding) with soft resin overmolding.
Round Parts: Machined in aluminum and plastic for specific applications.
Prototype Spring: Designed and manufactured with an in-house hardening and tempering process.
Each part was produced with advanced technologies, tailored to the client’s technical requirements.
The Technologies Used for this Project
A Combination of Expertise for High-Performance Solutions
This project illustrates the diversity of techniques mastered by S2E Modeling:
SLS 3D Printing: For lightweight and precise PA12 parts.
CNC Machining: For complex aluminum and plastic parts.
Aluminum casting and resin overmolding: Custom solutions for specific applications.
Fine sheet metal work and assembly: Laser cutting, bending, stamping, and welding for optimal finishing.
Our production capabilities, combined with our expertise in resin modeling, enable us to meet the most demanding industrial projects.
Why Choose S2e Modeling for your Industrial Prototypes?
Proven Expertise in Modeling and Manufacturing Technical Parts
By collaborating with S2E Modeling, you benefit from:
Custom Solutions
Tailored to your needs.
Advanced Technologies
for precise and reliable results.
Comprehensive Support
from design to finished product.
We work with industry leaders, such as Kongsberg, to provide solutions that meet the strictest standards.
S2e: Diverse Expertise for Industry
S2E company specializes in resin modeling and offers custom solutions for:
Prototyping and Mock-ups
Validate your technical and aesthetic concepts.
Jigs and Fixtures
Optimize your production lines and machines with precise and reliable tools.
Silicone Resin Parts
Unit or small-series production of technical parts for specific applications.
The S2E company also has recognized expertise in the design and manufacturing of special machines for plastic parts, meeting the requirements of the most demanding sectors such as automotive and the luxury industry.