Industries
Improved manufacturing processes with 3d printed tooling
More efficient and sustainable production starts with 3d printed tools, jigs and fixtures. By implementing LFAM technologies, manufacturing tools and molds becomes easier, faster, cheaper, and finished partners are lighter and more sustainable overall. With the Heron AM system you can produce valuable solutions to manufacture tooling in accordance with the AS/EN 9100 certification highest quality standards.
Industries
Improved manufacturing processes with 3d printed tooling
More efficient and sustainable production starts with 3d printed tools, jigs and fixtures. By implementing LFAM technologies, manufacturing tools and molds becomes easier, faster, cheaper, and finished partners are lighter and more sustainable overall. With the Heron AM system you can produce valuable solutions to manufacture tooling in accordance with the AS/EN 9100 certification highest quality standards.
The benefits of large format 3D printed tooling
QUALIFIED FOR PRODUCTION
3D print tooling with a AS/EN 9100 certified LFAM process for the best quality parts
FASTER PRODUCTION
Reduce lead times drastically from design to finished parts compared to traditional processes, with part consolidation and eliminating need for assembly
DESIGN FOR USABILITY
Make tools lighter to handle, introduce ergonomic features to improve part handling, operations, and logistics in the shop floor with greater flexibility in design
OPTIMIZED RESOURCE USE
Significantly reduce use of raw materials, cut waste by up to 90%, and innovate on materials introducing performing recycled composites
HIGH-TEMPERATURE MATERIALS
Use advanced industrial materials, including composites qualified for high temperatures of autoclave processes, such as PC with carbon fiber or PEI
LONG-LIFE AGILITY AND VERSATILITY
Flexibly produce tools of all types, sizes, and with different materials, a system that adapts to your company’s evolution
3D Printed Tools, Jigs and Fixtures
Tooling AM applications
Caracol’s technology was optimized for the manufacturing of composite 3D printed tooling: jigs and fixtures for operations, custom alignment and placement jigs, inspection fixtures, handheld jigs and master molds, and many more.
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Master models & direct molds
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Assembly & Drilling jig
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Performing, sheet forming & Thermoforming tool
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Formworks
Composite 3D Printing
Heron AM
Flexible, large-scale, production of polymeric and composite parts enabled by 6+ axis robotic additive extrusion platform.
Metal Additive Manufacturing
Vipra AM
Efficient, automated production of industrial, large-scale metal parts through robotic direct energy deposition platform.
Success Stories
Check out some of our projects
Read how cutting-edge players across sectors are using large format 3D printing for industrial applications and how Caracol is helping them transform their manufacturing processes.
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Aerospace, Tooling, . LFAM aerospace composite parts fly high with 3D printed autoclave molds
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Aerospace, Tooling, . High-Precision Autoclave Cure Tools for Aerospace
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Aerospace, Automotive & Motorsport, Energy, Tooling, . Shaping the manufacturing of industrial tooling with large format 3D printing
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Automotive & Motorsport, Tooling, . 3D printed autoclave cure tooling for the automotive industry
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Aerospace, Tooling, . 3D printed tools for aircraft manufacturing
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Aerospace, Tooling, . Aerospace Tooling Jig
3D Printing Materials
Advanced materials for industrial additive manufacturing
Caracol LFAM systems can print a wide range of high-performance polymers, composites, and metals. All our industrial-grade materials are carefully selected, qualified, and engineered to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable production across multiple industries.
