What We Do

The PtFS product range includes advanced heating, cooling and process control specifically designed for maximum performance in turnkey and retrofitted applications. This innovation combined with custom hardware and software provides the first ‘digital moulding environment’ where ‘active thermal management’ gives massive reductions in energy consumption, cycle time and pressures needed to process even the most complex material and part combinations. PtFS is used across a range of sectors where teams are pushing the boundaries of performance.

Sectors

  • Automotive
  • Aeronautical
  • Consumer devices
  • Medical
  • Oil and Gas

Materials

  • Engineering polymers
  • Thermoset polymers
  • Thermoplastic composites
  • Metals
  • Glass

Processes

  • Single sided tooling
  • Matched tooling
  • In-autoclave
  • Out-of-autoclave
  • 3D printing metal deposition
  • Deskclave

Facilities

Surface Generation offers customers’ access to extensive R&D, test and commissioning facilities in Europe, Asia and North America. With the option of on or offsite running, users can process thermoplastics, thermosets, metals and glasses up to 850°C using state-of-the-art PtFS systems in conventional or custom configurations. Supported by our team of interdisciplinary experts, injection moulding (120 & 350 tonnes), compression moulding (100 tonnes), vacuum infusion and prepreg processing equipment can be accessed for proof-of-concept, research, development and low series production purposes.

Working with us

We are flexible and have developed multiple engagement models to make it as easy as possible for clients to work with us.

Buy

Surface Generation has the manufacturing facilities to produce components using PtFS according to clients’ specifications

Rent

Customers can choose to rent our manufacturing facilities for specific projects

Lease

Clients can finance their investment in PtFS with short or longer term leases

Customise

We work to customise PtFS for specific projects

License

We provide the facility for research and development teams to operate PtFS under license

Partner

We have established partnerships with organisations around the world to develop new products and components from concept to production