3D printing and injection molding: Austria's innovator 1 Zu1 prototypes is growing!

3D printing and injection molding: Austria's innovator 1 Zu1 prototypes is growing!

What is happening in the world of 3D printing and plastics in Austria? There are exciting messages from the industry, because the Austrian specialist 1zu1 prototype was able to significantly increase the production figures in the first half of 2025. The company, known for prototypes, small series and serial parts, can record an increase in revenue of around ten percent compared to the same period in the previous year. Here the upward trend from the second half of 2024 seems to be stopped.

The successes of 1 Zu1 prototypes can be found not only in 3D printing, but also in the injection molding. In addition, the company can look forward to fresh certification according to EN ISO 13485, which applies especially to medical technology products. This quality offensive complements the quality management system according to ISO 9001, which has been established since 2015.

The versatility of the injection molding

In this context, the company KL Technik can look back on more than 30 years of experience in the field of injection molding and rapid prototyping. Among other things, it offers plastic injection molding parts for industrial applications and has a wide portfolio: from individual pieces to small series. A special highlight is the rapid tooling process, which enables the timely production of injection molding parts within just 1-2 weeks after the construction release.

By combining 3D printing and injection molding, as described by Hitop Industries , new opportunities open up. The injection molding has proven itself in mass production, but has high flow costs for small runs. In contrast, the 3D print is ideal for the quick production of prototypes and complex objects in small quantities.

innovations through 3D printing

The integration of these two procedures not only means reductioning costs, but also a drastically shortened market launch time for new products, especially in sectors such as the automotive industry, medical technology, consumer goods and aerospace. Through innovative rapid prototyping, not only individual designs, but also tailor -made components can be realized - according to the needs of customers.

It is clear that Austria's industry is taking innovative ways to meet the requirements of the market and at the same time fully exploit the possibilities of modern production. A look into the future promises exciting developments and promising projects in the area of 3D printing and injection molding for the coming months.