That's what a PEZY factory is for
Small batch production: from prototype to a tested series
Small batch production makes a design tangible before you scale up. In our PEZY Pilot Factory in Groningen we bring engineering, mould making, production and testing together. We produce prototypes and small series with which you can test manufacturability, material behaviour and use. This way design choices are supported by results from actual practice.
From concept to reality with small-batch production
The step from an initial design to a physical product requires close collaboration between designers, engineers and production specialists. A design goes through multiple rounds of testing, validation and improvement. Not every organisation has the required expertise, equipment and production facilities in-house. That is why PEZY has invested in its own production environment with tooling and a toolroom.
Prototypes and pilot runs
With prototypes, pilot runs and test models in small volumes we investigate whether the design works outside the digital environment. The findings guide further engineering and preparation for production.
Flexible development
Our production environment focuses on the phase where adjustments are still needed. Design and production can be adjusted in short cycles so that new insights can quickly be incorporated into the next test.
Learning before scaling up
Small series make material behaviour, manufacturability and user experience tangible. You can test technical assumptions and let users experience a product before investing in larger production volumes.
The PEZY Pilot Factory in Groningen
The Pilot Factory is the heart of our small-batch production. The machinery includes injection moulding machines, welding equipment and testing and finishing setups. From a digital 3D model we work towards physical components. Direct collaboration between disciplines helps validate first versions, improve production methods and produce small series for market introductions, pilot runs or technical verification.
Greater control over manufacturability, quality and risks
A pilot run only yields useful information if it’s clear what you want to test. That’s why we connect production to targeted test questions.
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Assess manufacturability
We assess which components and production steps require attention in practice. Findings from production can be fed back directly to engineering and mould making.
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Investigate quality
Testing and finishing reveal whether an initial run meets the agreed requirements. Where necessary we adjust the design or process and assess a subsequent series.
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Support scaling up
A pilot highlights remaining risks before volumes increase. That way we determine which decisions are already sufficiently substantiated and which still require an additional test.
An in-house mould workshop for short iterations
In our mould workshop we build, modify and optimise tooling close to production. This allows us to quickly translate findings from injection trials into adjustments. Design, tooling and the production process are assessed together, with attention to quality and lead time.
Tools and expertise in the mould-making workshop
Engineering and hands-on experience come together so we can make targeted adjustments during development and production.
CNC machining
With CNC machining centres we produce and modify mould components. This enables targeted adjustments based on new design or test findings.
Measuring and setting up
Precision instruments support the assessment and fine-tuning of moulds. We investigate which details affect the formed part.
Repairing and optimising
Tools for repairs and optimisations help implement improvements close to production.
Assessing mould details
We combine knowledge about cooling systems, release, parting lines and rib structures. These aspects are evaluated together with the product and process.
3D-printed models
With 3D printers we quickly produce models for targeted design and production questions. Which properties a model should represent depends on the test objective.
Why PEZY
Small-batch production with PEZY
PEZY connects design expertise with an in-house production environment. Engineering, toolmaking and production work closely together so that practical feedback flows back into the design. This helps justify decisions about manufacturability and quality without being immediately tied to mass production. Our approach aligns with Rapid Market Validation: testing a product concept with realistic trial runs. Small batches that match the testing objective make it possible to investigate both technical and commercial assumptions early on.
3 locations
Design, engineering and production in close collaboration.
Pilot Factory
From first model to small series, in-house.
30+ years
Product innovation since 1995.
Great Place to Work
Recognised based on feedback from our employees.
Discuss your small-batch production
Would you like to produce prototypes, trial runs or a small series? Tell us which design questions you want to answer, what quantities you need and where you are currently. Together we’ll assess what’s required for a meaningful pilot and the next step afterwards.
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