INTEGRATED SERVICES
The VANGEST Group is made up of well-established business units that work together towards one goal: Delivering the best solutions to the industries we work for. We were one of the early adopters of an integrated solution system that allows us to have a seamless process in the product development to production stages. Everything happens at our industrial complex and our integrated services platform saves our clients time and is a cost-effective strategy. Whether the client requires turn-key solutions for the entire product cycle, or is looking for a specific service, we have the solutions you are looking for.
SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions. i4.0 consulting services and training. After-sales support.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING
Market research. Concept design. Photorealistic visualizations. 3D CAD development. Moldflow® Structural Analysis.
PROTOTYPING & RAPID MANUFACTURING
3D printing. Silicone moulds. PUR resins. Surface finishing. HSM. Rapid prototyping and small series production.
MOULDS PRODUCTION
Engineering and production of technical moulds high precision, medium and large size moulds (up to 35T). Prototype moulds. Test and Validation Center.
CHECKING FIXTURES
With best-in-class CNC 5-axis machines and automated manufacturing systems, for repeatable accuracy and consistent results.
INJECTION MOULDING
2K/3K Rotating Moulds, 2K transfer moulds, 2K with core back technology. Gas assisted Injection. In Mould Assembly.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING
GRANDESIGN is an award-winning product design company with knowledge of engineering combined with a keen eye for aesthetics. Grandesign offers solutions and technologies that will make your idea into a functional product for the real world. Starting with market research to design, CAD 3D engineering to additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping, Grandesign works closely with its clients to ensure a seamless product development process.
STRUCTURAL & RHEOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
Part of the product engineering process, we provide advanced structural and rheological analysis (Moldflow) to our customers to optimize part and system performance and process parameters for the best quality part. With conducting these analysis we can predict the optimum temperature, stress, and pressure to have a clear picture of the composition and properties of plastic materials.
PROTOTYPING & RAPID MANUFACTURING
SLA/SLS/FDM, 3D Print, Silicone Moulds
For over a decade, the Rapid Manufacturing Center has been providing rapid prototyping solutions as well as rapid manufacturing for small series.
For designers and engineers, a rapid manufacturing facility is beneficial in reducing lead times and is a cost-effective process where functionality and aesthetics of a product can be verified early in the product development process. We have the essential technologies for best prototyping outcomes such as additive manufacturing methods and silicon moulding.
MOULD MAKING SOLUTIONS
SMALL & TECHNICAL MOLDS, MEDIUM AND LARGE MOULDS
At VANGEST, we have dedicated factories for small, medium and large sized moulds. Each factory has a specialized team that offers turn-key solutions for each size category. From mould design to engineering, to manufacturing and finishing; everything happens at the VANGEST industrial complex.
TRY-OUT & VALIDATION CENTER
Under our flagship mould making company, Moliporex, we have our in-house Testing & Validation Center. Quality is our main priority. We installed the try-out and validation center to test a wide range of injection moulds and technologies. It has the best in class machineries and equipment in a friendly environment with its experienced engineers, who are among masters in process optimization. We offer flexible solutions for 2K and 3K injection, Gas assisted injection, and metal insert over moulding.
CHECKING FIXTURES
We use state-of-the-art technology – software and machines – to provide premium engineering services for the manufacturing of checking fixtures. The priority is quality in optimized time, an indispensable factor in industries of precision and reliability, such as aeronautics and automotive. Operating in technologically advanced facilities – DIGITAL FACTORY – DISTRIM 2 is our specialized Unit in the manufacture of checking fixtures. To guarantee this quality, we invest in highly specialized equipment, as automated high-speed CNC machining center, including flexible manufacturing systems delivering repeatable precision, even for the most complex geometries.
HIGH SPEED MACHINING
Our 3-, 4- and 5-axis machines enable the machining of complex parts with maximum precision and efficiency, even at difficult angles. The use of this type of equipment also results in minimal handling and therefore repeatable precision and consistent results.
INJECTION MOULDING
Part of VANGEST’s full-service offering, EHTP provides production of high precision components specializing in thermoplastic injection. At the core of our fully automated robotic production line, our factory has the latest electric machines and runs in an energy efficient environment with solar power and is a 3-shift per day factory.
SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
Since the beginning, VANGEST pursued a relationship with CAD 3D suppliers, not only for distribution but to transfer the VANGEST group’s know-how to market software.
An autonomous area was created, responsible for developing a semi-automated application for mould design. Today, this is an essential area for the group’s R&D strategy, establishing partnerships with numerous entities of the National Scientific and Technological System.
An ambitious process developed over the years based on the proven quality of the 3D solution, training of future users and on quality of post-sales support. This enables VANGEST’s Information Technology companies to distribute 3D Engineering Software Solutions (Design, Production or Analysis) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions to various industries in Portugal.
