Lightmotif OP2

Industry

Design for Industry, Engineering

Client
Lightmotif B.V.
About the project

Lightmotif‘s OP2 is a 5-axis laser machine tool designed for surface texturing and micromachining on complex 3D curved workpieces. Whilst designing the enclosure for the OP2, the design team was challenged to create an aesthetic that would both communicate the innovativeness of the core technology and also make the new product stand out from the crowd. At the same time, the design would need to seamlessly blend into the cleanroom environment in which these machines operate. The result is a prestigious machine that offers great workpiece accessibility due to its large modular opening doors.

Machine design, concept and series production

Design process

Machine design sketch, concept product design
Machine design sketch, concept product design
Machine design sketch, concept product design
Machine design sketch, concept product design
Machine design, concept and series production
Machine design, concept and series production

From Design Concept to Production-Ready Machine

For Lightmotif, we translated the industrial design concept into a fully engineered, technically manufacturable product. Our objective was to stay as close as possible to the original design vision while ensuring feasibility for production.

  • Design and engineering of the load-bearing frame structure
  • Development of a manufacturable and cost-efficient sheet metal enclosure
  • Laser-safe enclosure design to protect machine operators
  • Development of an innovative 2-in-1 door concept featuring integrated sliding doors within large hinged access doors

Engineering and Realization of the Machine

To bring the machine into production, we transformed the design concept into a technically feasible engineering solution. During this phase, both the structural frame and the sheet metal enclosure were developed in detail. The machine features an intelligent two-level access system: integrated sliding doors for quick operations and large hinged outer doors that provide optimal access to the working area.

The enclosure was manufactured by one of our sheet metal production partners. Before the coating process, we thoroughly inspected and assembled the first prototype. This allowed us to verify that all components fit correctly and functioned as intended. Any required modifications could be implemented more easily at this stage, before the parts received a durable powder-coated finish.

Machine design, concept and construction series production
Machine design, concept and construction series production
Machine design, concept and construction series production
Machine design, concept and series production
Machine design, concept and series production
Machine design, concept and series production
Machine design, concept and series production
Machine design, concept and series production
Machine design, concept and series production

The machine utilizes a highly powerful laser for material processing. To ensure operator safety, the enclosure incorporates a specially designed laser labyrinth within the sheet metal construction. This feature prevents harmful laser radiation from escaping the machine.

In the final phase, the complete prototype, including all internal components, was assembled and tested together with the client. The insights gained during this testing phase serve as the foundation for any further optimizations required before moving into series production.

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