MICADO develops moulds for composite manufacturing entirely in-house. From the initial concept through CAD design and simulation to manufacturing, assembly, quality control, and delivery, every step of the process takes place under one roof. This ensures that planning and production integrate seamlessly, resulting in shorter lead times, efficient workflows, and consistently high quality.
The process determines which tool concept is used: injection pressure, fiber placement, and temperature control each place different demands on sealing concepts, rigidity, and thermal management. We develop and manufacture all three processes in-house.
Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) places the highest demands on toolmaking. Dry fiber preforms are placed into a closed cavity before resin is injected under pressure. Precise RTM tools ensure uniform resin distribution, optimal temperature control, and reproducible component quality.
We develop high-precision tool halves with optimized resin flow, simulated flow channels, and integrated sensors for pressure, temperature, and curing degree. This enables short cycle times, maximum process reliability, and seamless documentation – ideal for demanding fiber-reinforced composite components.
In the wet pressing process, precise press tools are crucial for wrinkle-free component quality. The tool geometry controls fiber orientation, resin distribution, and controlled resin outflow.
We develop tools for wet pressing with optimally designed press edges, blank holders, and venting paths. The design is matched to actual press forces, ensuring maximum dimensional accuracy and reproducible processes. High-quality mold surfaces for visible components and replaceable wear inserts ensure long tool life and cost-effective maintenance.
MICADO mini-autoclaves enable lab-scale autoclave processes for research, prototyping, material development, and small-batch production. They precisely replicate the pressure and temperature profiles of series production, delivering transferable test results.
Our laboratory autoclaves offer precise temperature and pressure control, reproducible process management, and seamless logging. Their compact design, high user-friendliness, and custom-tailored safety technology make them the ideal solution for institutes, laboratories, and development departments.
Our solutions are precisely tailored to your components, tolerance requirements, and production conditions—from mechanical gauges to sensor- or camera-based inspection systems.
Every tool is designed for a specific part and a specific process – no adapted standard setups, no compromises on the cavity.
Clear loading positions, defined stops, and documented process windows make part quality independent of the operator or the shift.
From design and testing to final approval, every tool is consistently engineered for dimensional accuracy, functionality, and process reliability.
Hardened sealing and parting surfaces, replaceable wear elements, and maintenance-friendly access points ensure dimensional accuracy over thousands of cycles.
Short communication channels between design and the workshop reduce coordination loops and keep schedules reliable, even when changes occur.
Composite engineering, toolmaking, jig construction, and metrology under one roof – with one point of contact for the entire project duration.
Whether it is an RTM tool with simulated resin flow, a wet compression molding tool for visible components, or a mini-autoclave for material development – every tool is consistently designed for its specific future production process. From initial concept, CAD design, and simulation through to tool manufacturing, testing, and final acceptance, MICADO assumes full responsibility, providing a dedicated contact person throughout the entire project duration.
The result is durable, process-reliable molding tools with high dimensional accuracy, documented process windows, and well-thought-out solutions for future product modifications, such as interchangeable tool inserts. This creates tools that prove their worth in daily operation – in aerospace, automotive, motorsport, research facilities, and special-purpose machine construction.
MICADO SMART ENGINEERING GMBH
9903 Oberlienz 66, Austria
+43 4852 72850 · office@micado.at
