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Lukas Limacher
Co-Founder & CEO, AIRICA AG
Plastic Injection Molding
Plastic Injection Molding Solutions From Engineering and Mould-making to the Finished Product
Plastic Injection Molded Parts
For Whom We Supply Plastic Injection Molded Parts?
Whether innovative start-ups or companies excellently established on the market - anyone who needs injection molded parts for their equipment is dependent on good professional support. The focus is not only on the design of the housings and components. Important details such as optimum durability, hygienic properties, ease of assembly and a reasonable price have a strong impact on the end product and its success on the market.
We accompany our customers in the complete process around injection molding technology from the idea to the serial production of your end product including assembly and shipping. Simply ask our product specialist for detailed expert advice on your ideas. We step in with our expertise exactly where it makes sense and is desired for your project.
What Challenges Lurk in the Plastic Injection Molding Process?
Developers of electronic and electrical devices often focus on the "inner values" of innovative products – such as software, electronics, switching elements, displays, and circuit boards. Designing the appropriate enclosure is one thing; producing the first prototype, building the mould, and later manufacturing an entire series of injection-moulded parts is quite another. Early prototypes may not meet requirements, and the injection-moulded parts might fall apart or exhibit sink marks on the material surface. In the worst case, the enclosures are designed in such a way that the parts cannot be produced economically – or at all – or defects are not discovered until the devices are already on the market. If, for example, the mixtures for the material, the seal, or the clearances in the mould are incorrect, this can lead to costly manufacturing defects. The delays in bringing the product to market associated with these errors can cause an explosion in costs.
What customers say about us?
“With its wide range of know-how in the field of plastic injection molding and cost-optimized assembly, Phoenix Mecano is a substantial addition to the value chain for AIRICA. Competencies mixed with uncomplicated and trustworthy people characterize Phoenix Mecano’s DNA and we appreciate this very much."
Services and Process Flow
We Deliver Custom-designed Enclosures from Concept to Final Assembly
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Concept
In the concept phase, we work with you to define the requirements for your enclosure. These include functions, budget, cost-effectiveness, area of application and installation space. We discuss with you what we can do for you and which work steps you want to take over. Experience has shown that a holistic approach to design, manufacturing and assembly reduces overall production costs.
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Product Design
An appealing design makes up the emotional value of a product. We pay attention to manufacturability and cost-effectiveness for volume production as early as the enclosure design phase. It makes sense to get involved with product design while the electronics are still being developed.
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Engineering
Our engineers develop your enclosure according to your requirements and create the technical drawings and 3D CAD models. You have already started with the design and development? No problem. We support you in every way. Because with 40 years of experience in enclosure engineering, we know how to efficiently develop enclosure solutions for series production.
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Rapid Prototyping
Whether illustrative models, prototypes for functional testing, pilot series or exclusive small series for field tests ‒ depending on the purpose, surface finish, accuracy, quantity and material, we select the appropriate 3D printing process and produce your 3D prototype. Fast, cost-effective, tailored to your needs.
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Tool Making
Tooling determines the shape and quality of enclosures. With over 40 years of expertise in enclosure manufacturing and global tooling sourcing within the Phoenix Mecano Group, we can always guarantee the required tooling quality at reasonable prices.
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Series production
We can use the Phoenix Mecano Group's cost-effective production facilities for the production of enclosures. Variant production, finishing and assembly are then carried out in Switzerland. In this way, we are able to guarantee you high flexibility in order quantities and short delivery times. The "One Piece Flow" in our production reduces stock quantities to a minimum and allows us to manufacture individual product variants at short notice.
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Procurement of electronics and components
As a supplier of fully assembled devices and assemblies, we are also happy to take care of the procurement of electronics and components to be assembled. This ensures a simple, smooth procurement process and relieves your resources.
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Assembly and functional testing
Our services are not limited to the production and delivery of housings. We can do more for you: If you wish, we can also take care of the assembly of the complete device, including function tests and packaging. Whether integration of membrane keypad, display or touch screen, installation of PCBs or electronics - on our LEAN assembly workstations we assemble both small and large series efficiently and "just-in-time" in one-piece flow.
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Packaging and logistics
We support you in the complete storage and logistics process. Starting with the concept, through the design, to the procurement of the packaging. We focus on your requirements - whether mass packaging or final packaging with instruction leaflet, power supply and cable. The shipping can be handled with your papers directly to your customers worldwide.
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Why Phoenix Mecano
At Phoenix Mecano we don’t simply sell products and offer services. We constantly push for more: high-quality hardware and software products that can go further, process innovations that open up new opportunities, customized solutions that supercharge productivity. Here’s how we make much more possible for our customers:
We don’t accept limits
When it comes to what’s possible, our engineers and designers can help you see beyond today’s limitations, to new potential.
We’re a partner
Whether it’s supporting your new product designs or reimaging your assembly operations, our team is with you for the journey.
We strive for engineering excellence
We come from a long Swiss and German engineering heritage and are proud of our culture for always seeking engineering excellence.
We’re innovators
As technology transforms the manufacturing landscape, we bring you the deep expertise and industry leading partners that make innovation feel natural.
We understand you
Our team brings many years of expertise working across sectors as diverse as Agriculture, Healthcare, Maritime and many more.
We care about service
Our service led culture makes us the perfect partner whether you’re simply looking for a one-off product or a supply chain partner.
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