Our Services

Our company specialises in (product) development, process optimisation and project support in the maritime and motorsport sectors. We tailor our services to the individual needs of businesses and private individuals in various industries and help you stay one step ahead of the competition in these competitive markets through efficiency improvements. We focus on areas where digital methods contribute to development productivity. Our portfolio ranges from the creation of simple 3D models for additive manufacturing processes to visualisations for events (e.g. digital exhibition stand models and the development of exhibition concepts including visitor flow), to complex mould construction for composite component manufacturing and entire mechatronic projects - also with smart integration. In doing so, we utilise modern AI tools as cutting-edge instruments to increase productivity and reduce development costs.

We capture the entire boat deck with a high-precision 3D scanner. From these exact measurement data, we create a flat pattern and construct a production-ready 3D CAD file. This digital template goes directly to the manufacturer of the deck covering, who can then mill the segments directly and without intermediate steps on their CNC milling machine.

The traditional boat builder manually draws the deck contours onto a plastic sheet. The manufacturer of the deck covering must then painstakingly digitise this physical sheet and convert it into a CAD model – a time-consuming and error-prone process. We completely skip this step. We deliver a scale-accurate digital twin of the deck that is immediately CNC-ready.

Our CAD data not only includes the exact outer contours of the deck and cut-outs for fittings, hatches or winches, but also the fully constructed joint pattern. This includes all real joints as well as milled fake joints (e.g. fish joints or rebates) for a perfect, classic appearance. The manufacturer can transfer the file 1:1 into the machine control.

Our CAD files are universally usable for all CNC-supported productions. They are suitable for all common synthetic and some natural deck coverings. This includes, among others, cork decks, Flexiteak, EVA foam coverings (e.g. SeaDek), Bottsand Deck. Classic strip decking is made by hand. Although our process can also support here if the individual parts are produced by CNC milling, it will not be able to reduce costs to the same extent as with materials where entire areas are "milled from solid."

Our service is initially about 300 to 500 euros more expensive than simply painting a film by a traditional boat builder. However, this price difference is immediately offset by the manufacturer of the deck covering: Since the manufacturer no longer has to manually digitise templates and no longer has to painstakingly reconstruct joint images, production costs and lead times decrease drastically. In addition, the consistently digital process chain (Scan -> CAD -> CNC) with several quality assurance loops in the process guarantees uncompromising accuracy, eliminating expensive rework on board.

The short answer:

• 40 foot boat without cockpit and cabin structure - Approx. 400 - 500€
• 40 foot boat without cockpit, with cabin structure - Approx. 650 - 800€
• 40 foot boat with cockpit and cabin structure - Approx. 1000 - 1500€

Here too, we charge 120€ net for the hour of work. With our sophisticated method for creating custom deck covering files, you have the most cost-effective option to configure a deck covering. Whether cork, Flexi-teak, boat sand deck, etc.: Everything is possible. We provide the manufacturer with the exact 3D-CAD file, with which they can produce your deck on the CNC milling machine in the appropriate segments. We will discuss directly with you what appearance the joints in the deck should have and incorporate the joints directly into the file. Do you want to have your own logo, your name, the name of the boat integrated into the deck covering? No problem! We can incorporate all of that directly. Per square metre (approx. 14-17 square metres without cockpit and cabin structure for a 40 foot yacht), we need about 15 minutes for this, so a total of about 3.5h - 4.25h, and thus the design of your individual deck covering will cost you approximately 420 - 510€ plus VAT. In contrast to the conventional method, the deck covering manufacturer receives not just a painted film, from which they must first derive the production file, but directly the finished 3D file of the deck covering. Here lies the essential advantage of our method: We are much faster in model creation than the boat builder with the conventional method and the covering manufacturer when processing further, and thus we are also significantly more cost-effective! With the manufacturer, you only pay for material and production costs, but no design costs anymore!

The short answer:

• 40 foot boat without cockpit and cabin structure - Approx. 1,100 - 1,300€
• 40 foot boat without cockpit, with cabin structure - Approx. 1,450 - 1,700€
• 40 foot boat with cockpit and cabin structure - Approx. 1,900 - 2,500€

The total price consists of the points 3D scan and 3D modelling. How these are determined, you will find out in the two FAQ points on this.

Let’s compare the traditional method with our modern method: Competing offers for the production of a film with the appropriate surface marking of a 40 foot boat without cockpit and without cabin structure for the surface manufacturer start at around 800€ upwards. However, the surface manufacturer must first create a 3D file from this. This takes quite a bit of time and thus becomes expensive. In our process, the surface manufacturer already receives the finished 3D file that he is to produce. Material into the CNC milling machine, load the file, and off we go. With our costs of 1,100 to 1,300€, we are indeed a bit more expensive than the boat builder who only produces the film, but with our files, the surface manufacturer can get started right away, which ultimately reduces the overall costs!

The short answer:

• Print finished file - Approx. 55-70€ per component (depending on the model)
• Design and 3D print small, simple components - Approx. 150 - 500€
• Medium-complex mechanical prototypes and simple mould making - Approx. 500 - 1000€
• Complex mechanical and mechatronic prototypes, complex mould making - 1000€+

You have designed a component, you know what material and stability you need, but you lack the printer? No problem, we can also accept such orders on a small scale. We charge a flat fee of €50 for this, plus the material and production costs. If you need a special confidentiality agreement, please let us know. Integrity and confidentiality are a matter of course for us, but sometimes it is simply necessary to secure yourself. If you need advice on materials and/or print settings, we charge based on time spent (€120 net/hour) directly. With our expertise in the field of additive manufacturing processes, we quickly reach the goal.

For a component that we have to design ourselves, the price depends on the exact requirements. A simple 3D-printed component, for which we only need a few hours for development and production, typically falls within the range of 1-4 hours of work effort and minimal material and manufacturing costs. Expect around €150 to €500 net. The more complicated the project becomes, the more time it requires. A prototype for a wing on a racing car, for which we use our CFD-optimised wing profile, can quickly take a whole working day in design depending on the shape requirements. The manufacturing itself using additive manufacturing as a sandwich core and the subsequent laminating using vacuum infusion, and finally the curing in a vacuum oven process for maximum thermal stability, also requires quite a bit of working time. Such projects cannot be realised with prices in the three-digit range. Especially not if a second wing stage is to be added in this example, which is controlled mechatronically. At this point, we also leave the realm of the "simple, individual component". The development of components with this level of complexity is more accurately described as a customer project or product development.

The short answer:

• That cannot be answered with a blanket statement.

Large projects, especially those that involve not only purely mechanical but also mechatronic development, rarely start in the lower four-digit range. Smaller projects can be set in the mid four-digit range, while complex mechatronic projects with smart integration definitely lie significantly in the five-digit range. For more concrete statements, however, you need to send us a specific inquiry. Asking costs nothing and then you have an estimate of the cost. Feel free to contact us via our contact form.

We charge €50/h + €0.30/km for travel. For work efforts of 4 hours or more, we waive one hour of time-oriented travel costs for each additional project hour. However, the kilometre flat rate remains. If an overnight stay on site is necessary, we charge a flat rate of €150 per person per night for accommodation. If the accommodation costs deviate significantly upwards or downwards, we reserve the right to adjust this rate individually.