Laboratory equipment requires plastic enclosures that meet both technical and aesthetic constraints. Reliability, resistance to chemical agents, and high-end design are essential criteria to ensure the performance and value of the devices. However, designing and prototyping custom enclosures often takes time and leads to high costs, especially with traditional mould-based processes.
Thanks to the LTP Enclosure technology without moulding tools, LTP offers a fast, flexible, and cost-effective solution for designing bespoke plastic enclosures tailored to the specific needs of laboratories.
Challenges in Designing Plastic Enclosures for Laboratories
Laboratory equipment is made up of high-precision devices. Their enclosures must not only protect electronic components but also ensure ergonomic integration and aesthetics that reflect their level of performance.
The main challenges faced by laboratory equipment manufacturers include:
✔ Long development times: Traditional processes such as plastic injection require expensive moulds and several months of fine-tuning.
✔ Resistance to chemicals: Disinfectants, solvents, and other reagents can degrade unsuitable materials.
✔ High-end design requirements: The external appearance of the device should reflect its technology and meet laboratory expectations.
✔ Small and medium production runs: Expensive moulds are not justified for limited series.
To address these challenges, LTP Encosure technology provides an effective and economical solution.
A Flexible and Rapid Solution with LTP Enclosure Technology
The technology developed by LTP allows the design and production of bespoke plastic enclosures in just 2 to 6 weeks, without requiring a mould.
🔹 Mould-free manufacturing: maximum flexibility
- Quick adaptation to specific needs, with modifications possible at each iteration.
- Ideal for prototyping and small to medium production runs.
🔹 Complete customisation
- Dimensions, shapes, drillings, and fixings optimised according to specifications.
- Choice of materials including ABS, PVC, PMMA, and polycarbonate, offering resistance suitable for laboratory environments.
- Possibility to integrate an anti-static coating to protect sensitive components.
🔹 A design that enhances equipment value
- Premium finishes: painting, digital marking, machined engraving.
- Rounded and ergonomic shapes for better handling and a modern appearance.
- Co-design with the client to maintain their brand identity and enhance their product.
🔹 Eco-friendly design
- Optimisation of cutting to reduce waste.
- Recyclable materials for a sustainable approach.
Case Study: Enclosure for a Laboratory Analyser
A scientific equipment manufacturer was looking for a fast solution to design a plastic enclosure for their new laboratory analyser.
Challenges:
- Need for a compact, aesthetically pleasing, and chemical-resistant enclosure.
- Small-scale production for validation before mass manufacturing.
- Strict development deadlines.
Solution Provided by LTP:
- Design of a polycarbonate enclosure with a high-resistance coating and digital marking for a professional finish.
- Production in just 4 weeks instead of the 3 to 6 months required for a mould.
- Adaptability and quick adjustments based on feedback from initial users.
Why Choose LTP for Your Bespoke Enclosures?
We offer:
✔ A mould-free, flexible, and cost-effective solution,
✔ Proven EMI shielding integration,
✔ Personalised technical support,
✔ Reduced production lead times.
📞 Contact us today to discuss your bespoke enclosure requirements and discover our innovative solutions.
📞 Phone: 0033 (0)2 35 54 63 40 | 📧 Email: sales@ltp.fr
