Area 03 · Product Development

Technological advantage is created when innovation, intellectual property rights, and industrialization perfectly align.

Engineering, patent research, and industrialization for physical products made of composite, plastic, and metal – for companies in sports, mobility, industry, and high-tech.

13 Years
Experience in the Department

Concept → Prototype → Production

N°01
50+
Satisfied Customers
N°02
300+
Successfully Developed Products
N°03
17+
Industries actively served

Sport · Mobility · Industry · Optics · Household · PPE

N°04
Development Phases

Three Phases.
from Idea to Series Product.

Our qualified development team supports you with project implementation — from prototype construction and industrialization to series production. Each phase delivers a clearly defined deliverable.

1
phase 01

Concept Phase

From Idea to Concept

MICADO understands your requirements and delivers new perspectives and solutions — right up to a patent-reviewed concept presentation that serves as a basis for decision-making.

Market and patent research
Feasibility study
Concept Designs & Variant Comparison
Cost Estimate
Deliverable
Patent-Reviewed Concept Presentation
2
phase 02

Development Phase

From Concept to Prototype

The engineering team brings ideas to life — from design objects to complex mechanical assemblies. The result: a functional prototype made of plastic or metal.

CAD Design (3D / 2D)
FEM Simulation
Rapid Prototyping
Functional Testing & Validation
Deliverable
Functional Prototype
3
phase 03

Series Production Phase

From Prototype to Production Readiness

Many years of experience across diverse industries open up new perspectives for series production processes and manufacturing possibilities — right up to the start of series production.

Tool & Fixture Construction
Production Planning & Industrialization
Pilot Series & Certification
SOP Support
Deliverable
Production-Ready Product
Services in Detail

Six
Service areas. One engineering depth.

From patent research to industrialization — six disciplines that we orchestrate across three phases. Patent research is standard, not an option — a USP that no traditional toolmaking company offers.

N°01

ConceptION

Requirements analysis, requirements specification, concept designs, variant comparison — the creative preliminary work that eliminates engineering risks early on.

N°02

Patent Search

Patent law review, Freedom-to-Operate analysis, IP strategy — included in the standard package, making us one of the very few engineering partners to offer this.

USP
N°03

Engineering

CAD design (3D / 2D), detailed design, bills of materials, manufacturing drawings — consistently parametric, designed for manufacturing.

N°04

Simulation

FEM analysis, flow simulation, load tests, topology optimization — virtual validation before the first chip falls.

N°05

Prototyping

Rapid prototyping, 3D printing, CNC samples, functional prototypes made of plastic and metal — from the first mock-up to series production release.

N°06

Industrialization

Tool design, production planning, pilot series, production ramp-up, certification — the last mile to SOP. Proven with -40% unit costs at DETO.

Reference Projects

Custom projects.

A selection of implemented product developments — from the world's first hybrid ski touring binding to the 5G-enabled pantograph with a 40,000 km service life. Filter by industry.

▸ SALOMON S/LAB SHIFT
2018
SPORT

SHIFT — Hybrid Ski Touring Binding

The world's first ski touring binding that combines Alpine and Pin systems — the downhill performance of an alpine binding with the touring capability of a pin binding.

World's first hybrid binding of its kind
Multi-standard certification (ISO 9523, DIN standard)
Very short changeover time between products
▸ ALPIKE
2023
MOBILITY

ALPIKE — Foldable Alpine Scooter

Foldable alpine scooter — Sport variant as a smart descent aid, City variant electrified for the last mile. One platform, two worlds.

One platform, 2 variants (Sport + City E)
Folding mechanism for maximum portability
Supported concept and prototype phase
Startup cooperation / In-house development
▸ DETO / FIBIONIC
2024
INDUSTRY

DETO — Intelligent Pantograph

Pantograph with globally unique functions. Improved mileage, real-time data acquisition, 5G communication, Predictive Maintenance.

Up to 40,000 km mileage
5G-enabled — worldwide real-time communication
Predictive Maintenance integrated
Industrialization: −40% unit costs
▸ GLORYFY UNBREAKABLE
since 2008
OPTICS

gloryfy — unbreakable eyewear

Constructive implementation of eyewear designs and production tools. Development partner from the very beginning — including the famous "unbreakable" hinge.

"Unbreakable" Hinge — Unique Selling Proposition
Original Development Partner
Production Tool Design
▸ WALDNER FLOCKER LISA
2022
HOUSEHOLD

Flaker Lisa — Flaking Mill Optimization

Redesign of the flaking mill and alternative manufacturing processes — adjustable flake size, consistent quality of the hopper assembly.

Adjustable flake degree of the crushing mill
Alternative manufacturing processes developed
Consistently high funnel manufacturing quality
Design + Industrialization
▸ TEUFELBERGER GLIDEHITCH
2023
SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

glideHITCH — Arboriculture Pulley

Pulley specifically for tree care. Flexible attachment points, optimized friction, high load capacity, PPE-certified.

PPE-certified for professional use
Flexible deployment options due to alternative attachment points
Friction minimization through optimized side surfaces
Plain bearing design for high load capacity
▸ SALOMON S/LAB SHIFT
2018
1.
World Hybrid
SPORT

SHIFT — Hybrid Ski Touring Binding

The world's first ski touring binding that combines Alpine and Pin systems — downhill performance of an alpine binding, touring capability of a pin binding.

World's first hybrid binding of its kind
Multi-standard certification (ISO 9523, DIN standard)
Very short changeover time between products
Continuous series production
▸ ALPIKE
2023
Variants
MOBILITY

ALPIKE — Foldable alpine scooter

Foldable alpine scooter — Sport variant as a smart descent aid, City variant electrified for the last mile. One platform, two worlds.

One platform, 2 variants (Sport + City E)
Folding mechanism for maximum portability
Supported through concept and prototype phase
Startup collaboration / In-house development
▸ DETO / FIBIONIC
2024
−40%
Unit costs
INDUSTRY

DETO — Smart Pantograph

Pantograph with globally unique features. Improved mileage, real-time data acquisition, 5G communication, predictive maintenance.

Up to 40,000 km mileage
5G-capable — worldwide real-time communication
Predictive Maintenance integrated
Industrialization: −40% unit costs
▸ GLORYFY UNBREAKABLE
since 2008
Unbreakable
EYEWEAR

gloryfy — unbreakable eyewear

Technical implementation of eyewear designs and series production tools. Founding development partner — including the famous "unbreakable" hinge.

"Unbreakable" hinge — unique selling point
Founding development partner
Production Tool Design
Plastic Material Engineering
▸ WALDNER FLOCKER LISA
2022
Ø
Tunable
HOUSEHOLD

Flocker Lisa — Crushing Unit Optimization

Revision of the crushing unit and alternative manufacturing processes — adjustable flaking degree, consistent quality of the funnel assembly.

Adjustable flaking degree of the crushing unit
Developed alternative manufacturing processes
Consistently high funnel manufacturing quality
Design + Industrialization
▸ TEUFELBERGER GLIDEHITCH
2023
PPE
certified
SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

glideHITCH — Arboriculture Pulley

Pulley specifically for tree care. Flexible attachment points, optimized friction, high load capacity, PPE certified.

PSA-certified for professional use
Flexible application options through alternative attachment points
Friction minimization through optimized side surfaces
Plain bearing design for high load capacity
Trusted by
Tier-1 suppliers and OEMs
Voice from the Team

Innovation that creates value.

Simon Mair leads the Product Development group at MICADO. From patent-vetted concepts to functional prototypes and production-ready products — with in-depth engineering and an entrepreneurial focus on market and costs.

MICADO, where innovation begins — and value is created.

Dipl.-Ing. Simon Mair

Group Leader Product Development · MICADO

Contacts

Speak directly
with the team.

Three direct contacts for tool and fixture construction inquiries — Team Lead, Sales, and Engineering. Response within 24 hours.

Dipl.-Ing. Simon Mair

Group Leader Product Development

ING. Johannes Kranebitter

Industrialization
Inquiry

Do you have a product idea?

From the first concept to series production — we turn your idea into a market-ready product. Patent research, engineering, and industrialization from a single source. Initial consultation and NDA free of charge and without obligation.

Was Sie von uns bekommen

Initial Consultation & NDA within 24 hours

Patent-vetted development – Freedom-to-Operate as early as the concept phase.

Functional prototype after Phase 2

Pilot Production & SOP Support in Phase 3

Engineering depth across composite, plastic, and metal

From concept to series production - A partner for the entire development process.

Industrialization Expertise - Development focused on costs, manufacturing, and scaling.