Value
Thicker walls, repeated process trials and time spent checking uncertain results can all eat into your margin. More predictable production can also reduce the stock you need to keep on hand.
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When weak layer bonds require thicker walls, stronger bonds may let you use less material for the same part. The saving grows with your annual material use and the price per kilogram. Keep the material needed for stiffness, handling and machining in the design.
Repeated trials and reprints delay the finished part. A more repeatable process can shorten design iterations and make production on demand more reliable. That can reduce the inventory you hold as a buffer, freeing capital and lowering storage and financing costs.
Uncertain results mean more investigation, repeat tests and rework. A more consistent process can reduce that extra effort and make production easier to plan. We help you identify where time can be saved while meeting your part’s quality requirements.
Who this is for
DEMEX is mainly for engineered applications across marine, aerospace, industrial production and research. It is most relevant where parts need to meet defined strength, service-life or production requirements.
These examples are ranked by two-year ROI from material savings alone. A positive result means those savings cover the reference system investment within two years. The application also needs to be a good fit for DEMEX.
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| Your work | Example inputs | ROI over 2 years | Try the example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial partsParts exposed to high temperatures or aggressive chemicals. | LM-PAEK2 t/year current material use€125/kg · 40% less material | ROI over 2 years+185.7%8.4 months to payback | Use example |
| Marine productionLarge hulls and marine structures, including builds that run overnight. | PP/PE50 t/year current material use€8/kg · 20% less material | ROI over 2 years+128.6%10.5 months to payback | Use example |
| Aerospace toolingMolds for composite layup and curing. Material savings depend on mold geometry; this example uses PESU inputs. | PESU / PEI10 t/year current material use€35/kg · 20% less material | ROI over 2 years+100%12 months to payback | Use example |
| Research and pilot productionUniversities and institutes developing demanding aerospace parts. | LM-PAEK1 t/year current material use€125/kg · 40% less material | ROI over 2 years+42.9%16.8 months to payback | Use example |
| Engineering partsLoad-bearing components and production fixtures. | PA6 / Nylon20 t/year current material use€12/kg · 20% less material | ROI over 2 years+37.1%17.5 months to payback | Use example |
| Architecture and designLarge furniture and architectural components.Usually not a DEMEX fit | PETG30 t/year current material use€8/kg · 15% less material | ROI over 2 years+2.9%23.3 months to payback | Use example |
| Low-temperature molds and patternsPETG patterns and molds for use at low temperatures.Usually not a DEMEX fit | PETG25 t/year current material use€8/kg · 15% less material | ROI over 2 years-14.3%28 months to payback | Use example |
| Prototypes and modelsPatterns and models made on a single-shift schedule.Usually not a DEMEX fit | PLA32 t/year current material use€8/kg · 10% less material | ROI over 2 years-26.9%32.8 months to payback | Use example |
Prices and material reductions are estimates; confirm them for your specific grade and part. Lead-time, inventory and quality benefits are additional opportunities to quantify for your production. See the material assumptions.
Your part sets the requirements
Bring the vessel’s design loads, material and long build times into the conversation.
02Consider handling, demolding and repeated cycles alongside the amount of material in the tool.
03Start with the material specification and the conditions the component has to withstand.
Beyond material savings
Talk to our experts about shortening process design iterations, reducing quality assurance effort and the stock you carry to cover uncertain lead times. Together, we can quantify the potential value for your production, on top of the material savings.