
Flexible to market Maturity
Vacuum casting for pain-relieving Innovation
STORZ MEDICAL AG introduced extracorporeal magnetotransduction therapy (EMTT) with MAGNETOLITH. 1zu1scale produced around a thousand high-precision vacuum-cast housings for the applicator, thereby supporting the pilot phase and market launch of the new medical device.
A reliable partner is crucial for new technologies such as EMTT. With 1zu1scale, we were able to implement near-series pilot production and optimally bridge the gap to injection molding production.
Armin Huber,Strategic Account Manager

High-quality Visible Parts for the EMTT
The vacuum-molded housings form the outer shell of the Magnetolith applicator, protecting the technology, ensuring hygienic standards, and providing a professional appearance. Glossy white surfaces and pad printing with the logo round off the solution.
Components
High-gloss, precisely fitting visible parts from a single mold
Properties
Perfect tolerances in the tenth of a millimeter range
Scaling
Over 1,000 vacuum-cast housings manufactured
Additional Services
Finishing, painting, and pad printing from a single source
Components
High-gloss, precisely fitting visible parts from a single mold
Properties
Perfect tolerances in the tenth of a millimeter range
Scaling
Over 1,000 vacuum-cast housings manufactured
Additional Services
Finishing, painting, and pad printing from a single source
SCALE: One Process, many Advantages

Design thought through from the outset
- 1zu1scale was involved in the development of the MAGNETOLITH applicator from the very beginning
- Consulting STORZ MEDICAL on design adjustments, tolerances, and surface requirements for vacuum casting
- Goal: a near-series and reproducible solution from the outset

Fit and function validated
- Creation of 3D-printed prototypes for fit and function testing
- Iterative optimization of geometry based on test results
- Ensuring that the design is suitable for vacuum casting and series production

Molds fixed & approved
- Precise silicone molds manufactured
- Design freeze: no further changes to the product
- Foundation laid for high quality and reproducible manufacturing

Pilot production set up
- Careful post-processing, high-gloss finish, and pad printing
- Production of more than a thousand components
- Enabling near-series pilot production

Near-series production implemented
- Foundation for quick adjustments and reliable production
- Smooth transition to later injection molding series
- Result: high-quality, reproducible components for market launch
Sketch

Design thought through from the outset
- 1zu1scale was involved in the development of the MAGNETOLITH applicator from the very beginning
- Consulting STORZ MEDICAL on design adjustments, tolerances, and surface requirements for vacuum casting
- Goal: a near-series and reproducible solution from the outset
Check

Fit and function validated
- Creation of 3D-printed prototypes for fit and function testing
- Iterative optimization of geometry based on test results
- Ensuring that the design is suitable for vacuum casting and series production
Approve

Molds fixed & approved
- Precise silicone molds manufactured
- Design freeze: no further changes to the product
- Foundation laid for high quality and reproducible manufacturing
Launch

Pilot production set up
- Careful post-processing, high-gloss finish, and pad printing
- Production of more than a thousand components
- Enabling near-series pilot production
Execute

Near-series production implemented
- Foundation for quick adjustments and reliable production
- Smooth transition to later injection molding series
- Result: high-quality, reproducible components for market launch





A Result that is impressive
Together with STORZ MEDICAL, 1zu1scale produced the vacuum-cast housings for the Magnetolith applicator. The high-quality, precisely fitting components enabled a flexible pilot phase, supported the approval process, and paved the way for series production using injection molding.
Der Vakuumguss ermöglichte uns einen flexiblen Start mit dem Magnetolith, hochwertige Sichtteile und exakte Toleranzen. 1zu1scale lieferte Qualität, Termintreue und perfekte Kommunikation – damit war der Projekterfolg gesichert.
Felix Gremlich,Head of Design, STORZ MEDICAL AG

Questions & Answers
Enables flexible, cost-effective small series production, rapid market launch, and easy adaptation for new products.
Perfect tolerances, smooth surfaces, high-gloss finish, high-quality visible parts, and precise handling.
Optimized silicone molds, precise manufacturing, additives in the mold, and careful post-processing.
Manufacturing, quality assurance, finishing, pad printing, and on-time delivery of the pilot series.
Enables step-by-step pilot production, rapid testing and validation, and market readiness prior to injection molding series production.
Project Managers
From idea to series: The people behind the project.
