Catalysis Europe
Tooling for thermoforming, seating and many other applications – faster, more economical and dimensionally stable
Catalysis is a complete-solution tool maker built entirely on 3D printing technology.
3D printed tooling enables Prototyping, sampling and series production in half the time and at half the cost – isotropic, distortion-free and sustainably produced.
Vacuum Forming Tooling
The tool determines the quality of every thermoformed part. Only when shape, air flow and material behaviour work together perfectly does the process run stably and economically. With our tooling technology you achieve clean forming, less scrap and repeatable results – cycle after cycle. Learn more.
Tooling for Foam and NVH Parts, e.g. Seating Components and Acoustic Parts
In development and pre-series, your tools have to do one thing above all: work reliably under real conditions. Our moulds are designed so you can trial your foams close to series conditions – with stable temperature control, clean venting and uniform density distribution. Learn more.
Composite Part Manufacturing Tooling
When processing composites, every detail counts – layup, temperature, pressure and curing must match perfectly. Our tools help you produce parts with near-series quality – ideal for development, prototypes and pre-series. Learn more.
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Vacuum Forming and Thermoforming Tooling
Our tools give you a clear economic advantage: they are priced at the level of polyurethane tooling, yet achieve almost the tool life and process stability of aluminium moulds. You benefit from substantial cost savings per project – without compromising quality or reliability.
Thanks to their porous structure, our tools provide uniform vacuum distribution across the entire surface. This results in clean edges, even wall thicknesses and repeatable results – even with complex geometries.
This makes our tools ideal for prototypes, pre-series and small series – wherever economy, process reliability and flexibility matter.
Characteristics of a Catalysis 3D printed thermoforming tool:
100% porous structure provides uniform vacuum distribution and excellent part quality – even with complex geometries.
Clear cost advantage: priced in the range of polyurethane tooling, with a tool life comparable to aluminium moulds.
High economy – lower tooling costs and stable performance over many cycles.
Proven durability: a single mould has already produced over 10,000 parts from 5 mm ABS – at consistently high quality.
Vacuum Forming and Thermoforming Tooling
Our tools give you a clear economic advantage: they are priced at the level of polyurethane tooling, yet achieve almost the tool life and process stability of aluminium moulds. You benefit from substantial cost savings per project – without compromising quality or reliability.
Thanks to their porous structure, our tools provide uniform vacuum distribution across the entire surface. This results in clean edges, even wall thicknesses and repeatable results – even with complex geometries.
This makes our tools ideal for prototypes, pre-series and small series – wherever economy, process reliability and flexibility matter.
Characteristics of a Catalysis 3D printed thermoforming tool:
100% porous structure provides uniform vacuum distribution and excellent part quality – even with complex geometries.
Clear cost advantage: priced in the range of polyurethane tooling, with a tool life comparable to aluminium moulds.
High economy – lower tooling costs and stable performance over many cycles.
Proven durability: a single mould has already produced over 10,000 parts from 5 mm ABS – at consistently high quality.
Characteristics of a Catalysis 3D printed composite tool:
Near-series process conditions – uniform temperature distribution for clean curing and repeatable part quality.
Lightweight tool with high dimensional stability, ideal for handling, autoclave or oven processes.
Clear cost and time advantage – tools for prototypes or small series delivered within three weeks – perfect for development and validation phases.
Composite Part Manufacturing Tooling
For manufacturing composite parts, our tools offer an ideal combination of stability, accuracy and economy.
3D printing makes it possible to realise complex shapes and structures that would hardly be feasible with conventional machining. The tools are dimensionally stable, fully isotropic and withstand the thermal and mechanical loads of the manufacturing process – unlike conventional 3D printed plastic tools.
With a lead time of only around three weeks, we deliver tools that enable fast, precise and economical execution of your composite projects – from the first prototype to small series.
Composite Part Manufacturing Tooling
For manufacturing composite parts, our tools offer an ideal combination of stability, accuracy and economy.
3D printing makes it possible to realise complex shapes and structures that would hardly be feasible with conventional machining. The tools are dimensionally stable, fully isotropic and withstand the thermal and mechanical loads of the manufacturing process – unlike conventional 3D printed plastic tools.
With a lead time of only around three weeks, we deliver tools that enable fast, precise and economical execution of your composite projects – from the first prototype to small series.
Characteristics of a Catalysis 3D printed composite tool:
Near-series process conditions – uniform temperature distribution for clean curing and repeatable part quality.
Lightweight tool with high dimensional stability, ideal for handling, autoclave or oven processes.
Clear cost and time advantage – tools for prototypes or small series delivered within three weeks – perfect for development and validation phases.
Tooling for Foam and NVH Parts, e.g. Seating Components and Acoustic Parts
For foam part tooling we offer you maximum flexibility:
Whether a single tool for one part or a complete tool set – we deliver all required moulds within three weeks, ideal for prototypes and small series. The tools feature a glossy surface, a hardness of Shore 85D and the strength required for foaming pressures of 10–15 psi. The tool remains permanently stable, even after many cycles – unlike conventional plastic tools, there is no delamination or material fatigue .
The result: economical, stable, near-series tools that let you test your foams under realistic conditions and produce reliably.
Foam and NVH tooling applications include:
Near-series results – realistic forming, uniform density and stable processes for prototypes and pre-series, including NVH components such as insulation and trim parts.
Clear cost advantage over standard aluminium moulds.
Optimised temperature control and venting for clean foaming and repeatable part quality.
Robust and low-maintenance, designed for several hundred to a thousand foaming cycles without loss of quality.
Tooling for Foam and NVH Parts, e.g. Seating Components and Acoustic Parts
For foam part tooling we offer you maximum flexibility:
Whether a single tool for one part or a complete tool set – we deliver all required moulds within three weeks, ideal for prototypes and small series. The tools feature a glossy surface, a hardness of Shore 85D and the strength required for foaming pressures of 10–15 psi. The tool remains permanently stable, even after many cycles – unlike conventional plastic tools, there is no delamination or material fatigue .
The result: economical, stable, near-series tools that let you test your foams under realistic conditions and produce reliably.
Foam and NVH tooling applications include:
Near-series results – realistic forming, uniform density and stable processes for prototypes and pre-series, including NVH components such as insulation and trim parts.
Clear cost advantage over standard aluminium moulds.
Optimised temperature control and venting for clean foaming and repeatable part quality.
Robust and low-maintenance, designed for several hundred to a thousand foaming cycles without loss of quality.
Everything from a Single Source – Your One-Stop Shop for Innovative Tooling
Our technology allows us to be a true One–Stopshop for all your tooling requirements – from concept to finished product.
You get everything from one source: development, design, additive manufacturing, finishing and testing.
Catalysis Additive Tooling was founded on more than 60 years of combined experience in automotive development and tool making. This expertise, combined with over 10 years of research in additive manufacturing, forms the foundation of our company. Using state-of-the-art 3D printing technology and intelligent material systems, we develop tools that set new standards in economy, speed and process reliability – from idea to series production.
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Catalysis Additive Tooling GmbH
Steinhügel 112 J
D-58455 Witten