We get
brittle
materials in shape.
That's how much experience ShapeFab's engineers bring to the development and manufacturing of high-precision components from brittle-hard materials.
ShapeFab is a technology company in Jena, Germany, specializing in high-precision 5-axis CNC machining of technical glass, fused silica, and advanced ceramics. Grinding, lapping, and polishing combined in a single setup.
± 3 µm
Manufacturing tolerances
> 8 nm
Surface roughness (Ra)
200x200x150 mm
Maximum component sizes
ISO 9001
Certification
5-axis CNC machining of glass & ceramics at the highest level
Based on your specifications, we apply our expertise in CNC glass machining and CNC ceramic machining to develop and manufacture custom precision components – whether prototype or series. Freeform surfaces, complex 3D geometries, and optically effective surfaces: our components go far beyond conventional requirements in design and quality. From material selection and design for manufacturing to the finished part – we guide you through the entire development process.
Why ShapeFab?
Lot size 1
Highest manufacturing accuracy
Innovative design
Research & Development
The project aims to significantly improve the achievable surface roughness and shape deviations of current manufacturing technology. This should enable the increasing market demands for high-precision glass components to be met. Within the project, various tool systems are to be evaluated, qualified, and tested. The project, which is funded by the Free State of Thuringia, is co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF) Plus (www.esf-thueringen.de). It is funded under the FTI guideline (PERSONEN).
The aim of the project is to develop a manufacturing technology for the direct CNC production of complex three-dimensional components. The main focus is on increasing the dimensional accuracy of the geometry compared to current manufacturing technology. In addition to increasing accuracy, the aim is to reduce the development time for complex component geometries. The project, which is funded by the Free State of Thuringia, is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). It is funded under the FTI guideline (TECHNOLOGY).
This R&D project aims to develop an MES with integrated BDE that can be seamlessly integrated into the existing ERP system. Production processes are to be optimized through real-time data acquisition of various machine parameters and the use of modular software. The project, which is funded by the Free State of Thuringia, is co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF) Plus (www.esf-thueringen.de). It is funded under the FTI guideline (PERSONEN).
This project aims to systematically introduce ShapeFab's advanced manufacturing technology to selected target markets. Targeted pilot projects will translate technical advantages into business metrics and validate the technology for specific markets. The project, which is funded by the Free State of Thuringia, is co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF) Plus (www.esf-thueringen.de). It is funded under the FTI guideline (PERSONEN).
