PROTOLAB Ogre PROTOLAB Ogre offers high quality PCB prototyping services, YAG Laser marking, JTAG testing, designing of electronic devices and 3D CAD design and simulations. The new innovative technology of laser structuring prototype printed circuit boards provides a fast process for producing, non-remnant technology, high precision and a high level of complexity, which is difficult to reach with traditional technologies.
Services provided by PROTOLAB Ogre: * PCB prototyping: * Testing of electronic devices using JTAG technology; * 3D CAD design and simulations (Solid Edge ST3); * YAG Laser marking (PCB, PVC, Anodized and Painted Aluminum, Precise Engraving in Steel, Black Anneal on Stainless Steel and Titanium, Plastics, Labels, Ear tags, Metal Jewelry, Metal Nameplate) Contact us: Dmitrijs Drobenkovs, Protolab manager |
PROTOLAB Tartu PROTOLAB Tartu offers complex product development services in the field of precision mechanics and mechatronics. Focus is given to offering 3D design and prototype production services. PROTOLAB Tartu offers the following complete service packages:
Services offered by PROTOLAB Tartu * 3D engineering designs and drawings at request (SolidWorks, SolidEdge): * Training for numerically controlled metal cutting equipment operators, programmers and fitters; * Organisation of production logistics for new, research-intensive products. All services of Protolab Network are available via each Protolab. Contact us: Roman Mugur, Protolab manager |
PROTOLAB Ventspils The competence of PROTOLAB Ventspils laboratory is the process: idea – concept sketches – 3d modelling – prototype – finished 3d model and drawing which afterwards leads to manufacturing and finished product. The main advantage of PROTOLAB Network is the possibility to offer services helping client on the path from idea till finished product, using services provided by Ventspils University College Engineering Research Center laboratories (prototyping, electronics, telecommunication and mathematical modelling) and PROTOLAB partners.
Services of PROTOLAB Ventspils Laboratory can be divided in 3 categories: 1. The services of Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE): 2. The services of Rapid Prototyping 3. The services of Reverse Engineering Read more about the services provided Contact us: Egils Vītols, Protolab manager |
The aim of Ogre Protolab Laboratory is to give high quality services for our clients, what will rise added value for client businesses.
Foundation „Ogre Business and Innovation Centre” laboratory offers new innovative tehnology of complete lasersystem for structuring prototype printed circuit boards. Laser tehnology provides fast process of producing , non remnant tehnology, higher precision and high level of complexity, what are difficult to reach with alternative chemical etching tehnologies traditional in this industry.
1. LPKF ProtoLaser S. Compact lasersystem for chemical free, high precise structuring of double sided circuit boards with xy-vacuum table and autofocus camera for the production of Prototypes and small series. Laser tehnology is faster and more precise method in producing PCB prototype comparing with chemical etching. Method is preeminent with high precision, flexibility and working speed.
Competence – programming of lasersystem, management, maintenance, testing of finished production.
2. LPKF ProtoMat H100 with machine hood. Circuit board plotter for the production of prototype PCBs and small series, working area 380 mm x 365 mm, high speed spindle motor, adjustable 10.000 to 100.000 rpm, incl. software package – consisting of CircuitCAM PCB (conversion / insulation software) and BoardMaster (machine control software). Solid aluminium cast machine table. Special specs: automatic tool change with 30 stations, pneumatic working depth limiter, pneumatic stroke and collet, acoustic cabinet (machine hood), camera system for automatic fiducial recognition, integrated vacuum tabletop, milling head lighting and high power exhaust system for vaccum and dust extraction.
Competence – circuit board plotter programming, management, maintance, testing of finished products.
3. LPKF MultiPress S. Automatic operation multilayer press for the production of 4- to 8-layer PCBs, integrated micro-controller, 4-line display, menu-controlled user-interface, size of base material (gross): 229 mm x 305 mm (9″ x 12″), max. size of PCB (net): 200 mm x 275 mm (7,9″ x 10.8″), press power (related to: 229 mm x 305 mm): 286 N/cm² (44/N/in²). Special working desk of aluminium profile, movable, can be loaded up with 240 kg.
4. LPKF Pro Mask. System to apply solder resist on prototype Printed Circuit Boards. Set sufficient for 10 double sided boards in the dimension of A4. Equipment has a complete set of ultraviolet highlighting system to transfer drowing from film to photo sensitive area.
5. Galvanic Through-hole Plating LPKF Contac RS. System for galvanic through-hole plating for double sided boards including chemical tin with 6 bathes (2 cleaner, 1 sink, 1 activator, 1 copper plater, 1 chemical tin) with shiftable reverse pulse plating technology. With integrated micro-controller, 4-line display, menu-contolled user-interface.
Laboratory offers high level specialist services and consultations to implement services mentioned before. Consultations includes evaluation of the task and solution development.
Other services
6. Testing station for high integration level electronically blocks – Pro vision First. There is possible to test different level electronical equipment, even if it is very compact. It is easy to test first examples in the phase of elaboration, and tests are usable for future manufacturing and exploatation services.
- Technology is adoptable in process of elaboration by choosing components which has a BSDL file;
- Technology can be used very vide in different companies. 1 JTAG ProVision Platform GUI licensed for Test, Flash and PLD; Importing various Netlist formats;
- BSDL syntax and semantics checking;
- Netlist exploring;
- Database with models for non Boundary scan devices;
- Model editor and wizard; Feasible Testability report;
- Project explorer and project wizard;
- Graphical TAP connection editor including system level support;
- Graphical board to board connection editor;
- Compiling Test, Flash and PLD applications;
- Executing Test, Flash and PLD applications;
- Truth Table Reporter;
- On line HTML based help;
- Building sequences using the AEX Manager;
- Test Pattern Generation for: Infra Structure, Interconnect, Pull-up Pull-down, Memory clusters, clusters, off board connections, 1149.6 interconnections (LVDS)Achieved Faultcoverage calculator.
Laboratory offers high level specialist services on testing station use and consultations to implement services mentioned before. Consultations includes evaluation of the task and solution development.
7. Lasermarking system (TRUMPF station). TRUMPF marking lasers are used in many different applications: metals, plastics, ceramics, organic materials, etc. – they mark almost everything. Every symbol or character can be produced, from lines and numbers on a speedometer to the graphics for programming a washing machine. In many cases these are logos, product and part names, as well as legally mandated information, such as material data, „best before” dates, or safety instructions. Special codes distinguish brand name products from imitations. It is also possible to produce indentations and marking lines for downstream production. TRUMPF marking lasers are characterized by their high quality results, just as well as by their high level of flexibility. Thei can Mark any workspiece shape, even in places that are difficult to reach. High quality laser marking and micro processing are popular for high quality products, space saving desktop laser work station (equipment needed for marking text and design elements on produced products, it is actual for electronic and metalworking branches companies who manufacture products in small amounts).
TruMark station 1000
- work piece is accessible from three sides
- max. work piece size: L x W x H: 300mm x 200mm x150mm
- max. workspace weight 5 kg
- manual Z-axis adjustment up to 150mm with 0,1mm resolution
- preperation for external fume extraction system: exhaust tube: Ø 50mm.
Laser TruMark 3020
Technical datas in detail:
- diode-pumped solid state laser
- active medium: Nd: YAG
- wawe length: 1064 nm
- beam quality: M²<1.5@10kHz and 100% pump power
- spot size approx. 50 µm (f=160mm)
- pulse peak power: PP,max>90kW
- pulse duration: 14ns@5kHz
- frequence range: 1 to 100kHz, typ.<40kHz
Laboratory offers high level specialist services on marking station use and consultations to implement services mentioned before. Consultations includes evaluation of the task and solution development.
8. Mechanic projection system (Solid works Office Premium). Programme what is used for technical drawing and 3D modelling, preperation of documents and different analysis.
3D CAD projection programme options/ use
Description of product: computer software is projection system, what provides projection, functional analysis and management data automatization.
- Standard 3D function for model projection and 2D draw, incl. Welding, metal sheet work out, surface modelling, etc.
- E-Drawing Publisher, interactive pictures,
- Solid Works explorer (CAD file organization instrument),
- Cosmosxpress (analyze module),
- MoldflowXpress (mould analyze module),
- 3D Content central service,
- SolidWorks Viewer and eDrawings Viewer Explorer,
- DWG editor,
- SolidWorks Animator,
- Photo Works – module,
- 3D Instant website,
- e-Drawing Professional,
- Solid Works tool box,
- Solid Works utilities,
- FeatureWorks – recognition programme,
- Task Scheduler PDM works workgroup,
- Tool Tool Analyst,
- SolidWorks Routing -module, for communication projecting, Circuit works;
- COSMOSWorks Designer, COSMOSMotiondynmic stimulation,
- Scan to 3D.
Laboratory offers high level specialist services and consultations to implement services mentioned before. Consultations includes evaluation of the task and solution development and implementing practice by SolidWorks standart training programme.
Ogre Business and Innovation Centre
Laboratory Protolab Ogre, website obic.lv
Contact person:
Dmitrijs Drobenkovs, Protolab manager, phone: (+371) 2544 6988
e-mail: protolab (at) obic.lv
Protolab Network – Tartu Science Park provides services and trainings for companies and universities in close co-operation with Latvian partners.
The services and trainings will cover fine mechanics and rapid prototyping: turning, milling, high-precision milling, drilling and sheet metal handling on fine mechanical area.
In all other areas of fine mechanics and metalworking, not covered by Protolab Network, relevant companies will be contacted in the region. The main aim is to build a strong and comprehensive network for both companies and universities and hereby support innovation and product development in the region.
Engineering Research institute “VIRAC” helps client to come from innovative idea till the finished product, using given advantages of CAD/CAM/CAE technologies.
The competence of Ventspils Protolab laboratory is the process:
idea – concept sketches – 3d modelling – prototype – finished 3d model and drawing which afterwards leads to manufacturing and finished product.
The main advantage of Protolab Network is the possibility to offer services helping client on the path from idea till finished product, using services provided by Engineering Research institute “VIRAC” laboratories (prototyping, electronics, telecommunication and mathematical modelling) and Protolab partners (OBII and TSP).
The other departments in our Engineering Research institute “VIRAC” and their competences:
Mathematic Modelling
The Department of Mathematic Modelling deals with modelling of industrial set-ups, economical and business processes. The department uses the up-to-date methodology, as well as individual approach for each client and their needs.
Applied Electronics and Bluetooth
The Department carries out the development of Bluetooth products and testing of electronic and electrical engineering products by using its Bluetooth and applied electronics equipment and software.
Telecommunication Products Development
The vision of the department is to collaborate with universities from Latvia and EU in creation of new education programmes and courses, as well as to collaborate with production companies from the Baltic States and EU in developing new services and products in voice and data transfer, as well as development and verification of new, sophisticated systems.
The services of Ventspils Protolab Laboratory can be divided in 3 categories:
1. The services of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)
– 3D designing of parts and constructions (using latest SolidWorks, Unigraphics NX, 3ds Max and other professional software)
– Creation of design documentation (drawings, specifications, etc.)
– Simulation of movement. We can use Motion Analysis for accurately simulating and analyzing the effects of motion elements (including forces, springs, dampers, and friction ) on an assembly. Motion Analysis uses computationally strong kinematic solvers, and accounts for material properties as well as mass and inertia in the computations. We can also use Motion Analysis to plot simulation results for further analysis.
– Production of spatial images
– Analysis of part design. Design safe, efficient, and economical products.
– Designing of moulds
– Training and retraining of designers and engineers (SolidWorks, Unigraphics NX, CADStar and other specialities)
2. The services of Rapid Prototyping
– Printing coloured composite material, elastomer or ABS plastic physical prototypes of the necessary part. Application: prototypes, functional testing, presentation models, investment casting, geospatial, education, healthcare.
Spectrum Z510
The Spectrum Z510 Full Color System produces high-definition, full-color prototypes quickly and affordably. Superior inkjet printing technology creates parts with crisply defined features, enhanced accuracy, and precise color, so you can print and evaluate physical models of design concepts in their nearly finished state.
Rapid 3D printing of high-definition models means you no longer have to wait for prototypes. This unique, 24-bit color, 3D printing capability produces color models that accurately reflect your original design data. Color models communicate more information than any other type of rapid prototype, providing you with a strategic advantage in product development.
Only Z Corporation’s 3D printers are capable of printing in multiple colors. Other 3D printers billing themselves as color capable are in fact monochrome machines that can only print one color at a time, requiring the user to laboriously assemble various monochrome parts into something that resembles a full color model.
Specification:
Part max size 254 x 356 x 203 mm
Layer thickness 0.089-0.203 mm
Material options – high performence composite and elastomeric
Color resolution 600 x 540 dpi
Printer software accepts solid models in STL, WRML, PLY, and 3DS file formats as input. But as we have a special software for file conversion, we are able to accept more than 200 file formats.
Dimension Elite
The Dimension Elite is ideal for printing intricate 3D product mockups and functional models of parts such as medical devices, mobile electronics and precision instruments. You’ll get your models in hours, not days.
The new Dimension Elite 3D Printer uses new stronger ABS plus™ plastic to produce durable component parts that can be snapped, screwed and fitted together right at your desk. ABSplus is on average 40 percent stronger than standard ABS material, making it ideally suited for testing the form, fit and function of inherently fragile, fine-featured models. So now you and your design team will be able to build stronger and more detailed working models in no time flat.
Using ABSplus™ production-grade thermoplastic, the Elite prints models from the bottom up with precisely deposited layers of modeling and support material. There’s no waiting for models to “cure” — they’re hard right out of the printer. A water-based solution removes the support material to complete your detailed design. Then models can be drilled, tapped, sanded and painted.
The result: Fewer design changes, better product designs, lower production costs and a shorter time to get your product to market.
Specification:
Material ABS plus available in different colours.
Part max. size 203 x 203 x 305 mm
Layer thickness 0.178 or 0.254 mm
3. The services of Reverse Engineering
– 3D laser scanning of mechanical items (allows to get a digital model of physical item)
Roland Picza LPX 600 and Creaform EXAscan
Producing high-resolution digital data using an advanced non-contact laser sensor and high quality optics to capture parts. The combination of precision laser optics and motion control within a rigid enclosure lets design engineers produce high quality scans with minimal surface noise.
Laser scanner is perfect for a wide variety of CAD and computer graphics applications, including capturing complex data for hand-held consumer products, blister package design, hand-sculpted characters for feature animation and a host of biomedical applications. Scanner can generate a detailed, high resolution 3D model with watertight surfaces.
Specification:
Resolution in x, y, z axis 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
Accuracy Up to 40 µm (0.0016 in)
Volumetric Accuracy 20µm + 0.1 L /1000
It’s able to store scanned part as STL, OBJ or similar file.
Contact infomation
Protolab Ventspils director Egils Vītols vitolse@venta.lv
Project co-ordinator Inga Vanaga inga.vanaga@venta.lv
