CAD/CAM now in-house: how we make plastics technology faster and more precise

Great components are not born at the machine, but already on the screen. That is why we now carry out the CAD/CAM work in plastics technology in-house – right here at our Gera site. This noticeably shortens the distances between design, tool making and production, and gives us control over precisely the phase in which the quality of a component is decided.

In this article, we show what this improves – and why, at the same time, we continue to look for reinforcement in this area.

What does CAD/CAM mean in plastics technology?

CAD (Computer-Aided Design) stands for the digital design of a component or tool. CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) then translates this model into concrete machining data for production. CAD/CAM is therefore the bridge between idea and machine: this is where geometries, wall thicknesses, machining strategies and tolerances are defined – the very factors that later determine the dimensional accuracy and quality of the finished plastic part.

Just how closely this phase is interlinked with the rest of the value chain is reflected in our services Engineering & Design and Mould & Tool Making.

Why we now handle CAD/CAM in-house

Bringing CAD/CAM expertise into our own house is a deliberate decision – and it delivers several advantages at once:

• Shorter coordination paths: design, tool making and production sit around one table. Queries are resolved in direct conversation, not over days of emails.
• Faster iteration: changes to geometry or machining can be incorporated at short notice, without having to wait for external service providers.
• Greater precision: those who know the later manufacturing process design with production in mind from the very start – which reduces costly error loops.
• More control over quality: data, versions and know-how stay in-house and remain fully traceable.
• Faster to market readiness: in sum, your product moves from the first drawing to a production-ready tool considerably more quickly.

For our customers, this above all means one thing: fewer interfaces, fewer friction losses and a reliable point of contact throughout the entire development process – from CAD design to the finished production run.

We keep growing: looking for a CAD/CAM technician (m/f/d)

Because we are deliberately expanding this area, we continue to look for dedicated specialists. We currently have an open position for a CAD/CAM technician (m/f/d) in the field of plastics technology. At its core, the role is about creating, editing and maintaining CAD/CAM data for the efficient production of high-quality plastic parts and tools.

What makes this task special: you do not work in a vacuum, but see how real, large-volume components emerge from your data – on state-of-the-art rotational moulding systems, in an environment certified to ISO 9001.

What we offer:

• a secure job in a crisis-resistant industry,
• a collegial team with flat hierarchies and thorough onboarding,
• 30 days of holiday, job bike leasing and a company pension scheme,
• as well as individual training opportunities at a future-proof location in Gera.

Apply now – or introduce yourself proactively

You will find all the details about the position and other open vacancies on our Careers page. Do you fit the profile perfectly, but the advertised position is currently filled? Then we look forward to receiving your unsolicited application – we are continuously looking for talented people who want to shape the future of plastics technology with us.

Become part of our team in Gera and bring your technical expertise to exactly where digital models turn into real products.