OUR TRUSTED PARTNER
KAR Group Development Center, a.s.
Custom Prototype and Series Production
We work closely with the KAR Group development centre in Kopřivnice to provide manufacturing and development capacities for businesses. KAR Group Development Center, a.s. is part of the OSTRA Group. It specialises in product design and development, functional sample production, 3D scanning, modelling, reverse engineering, and prototype or small-series production. It is a key partner of the FESH FESH racing team, demonstrating its ability to deliver top-quality products even for the most demanding clients. We can also test newly developed or redesigned parts in the harshest conditions—such as the Dakar Rally.
SERVICES
Solutions for every stage of development
Product Development, Prototyping & Functional Sample Production
Design, 3D Modelling & Reverse Engineering
FARO 3D Scanner
The FARO Quantum Arm is a state-of-the-art portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) designed for high-accuracy 3D scanning, inspection, and reverse engineering. Known for its exceptional precision and ease of use, it enables detailed digital capture of complex geometries, even in demanding industrial environments.
• diameter of a circle: 2,500mm
• max. size of scanned part: unlimited length
• laser precision: 0.025mm
• max. resolution of points on the line: 4000
• diameter of a circle: 2,500mm
• max. size of scanned part: unlimited length
• laser precision: 0.025mm
• max. resolution of points on the line: 4000
High Performance 3D printer Epsilon W50 SC
A powerful, enclosed 3D printer designed for large-format, high-performance parts. The Epsilon W50 SC offers exceptional precision and reliability, making it ideal for functional prototypes, tooling, and end-use components. Equipped with an independent dual extrusion (IDEX) system and compatible with reinforced materials like carbon fibre, it ensures robust prints with excellent mechanical properties.
• printing technology: FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication)
• building chamber: 420 × 300 × 400 mm (50 liters)
• resolution – accuracy: XYZ 1.25/1.25/1.0μ
• technical: ASA, PP, PA
• high-end technical: PAHT CF15, PP CF, PET CF15
• printing technology: FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication)
• building chamber: 420 × 300 × 400 mm (50 liters)
• resolution – accuracy: XYZ 1.25/1.25/1.0μ
Filaments (printing materials)
• standard:
PLA, ABS, PVA, PET-G, TPU
• technical: ASA, PP, PA
• high-end technical: PAHT CF15, PP CF, PET CF15
Metalworking & Laser Cutting
CNC lathe with active tools - SPU 20 CNC
TBI VTV 320 / 1500
• workpiece length: max. 700 mm
• turning diameter: max. 380 mm
• workpiece weight: max. 50kg
• spindle speed: max. 5,000 rpm
• turning diameter: max. 380 mm
• workpiece weight: max. 50kg
• spindle speed: max. 5,000 rpm
TBI VTV 320 / 1500
• workpiece length: max. 1,500 mm
• turning diameter: max. 320 mm
• spindle speed: max. 3,500 rpm
• turning diameter: max. 320 mm
• spindle speed: max. 3,500 rpm
5-axis milling centre with continuous control – TBI U5 HH 640 Premium
3-axis CNC milling machine – KOVOSVIT MAS MCV 750 SPEED
• longitudinal feed – X axis: 600 mm
• transverse path – Y axis: 520 mm
• vertical travel – Z axis: 460 mm
• table size: ø650 mm
• transverse path – Y axis: 520 mm
• vertical travel – Z axis: 460 mm
• table size: ø650 mm
3-axis CNC milling machine – KOVOSVIT MAS MCV 750 SPEED
• longitudinal feed – X axis: 750 mm
• transverse path – Y axis: 500 mm
• vertical travel – Z axis: 500 mm
• table load (3-axis operation): 650 kg
• transverse path – Y axis: 500 mm
• vertical travel – Z axis: 500 mm
• table load (3-axis operation): 650 kg
Fibre laser – Senfeng SF 2513M + rotary axis
A powerful and versatile fibre laser cutting machine, ideal for precision cutting of metal sheets and tubes. With its rotary axis, it can easily handle round and square profiles, making it perfect for both flat and cylindrical components.
• laser burning surface size: 2,600 × 1,300 mm
• rotary axis – material length: max. 3,000 mm
Material and burning thickness
• black sheet metal: max. 18 mm
• stainless steel: max. 10 mm
• aluminum: max. 8 mm
• brass: max. 6 mm
• laser burning surface size: 2,600 × 1,300 mm
• rotary axis – material length: max. 3,000 mm
Material and burning thickness
• black sheet metal: max. 18 mm
• stainless steel: max. 10 mm
• aluminum: max. 8 mm
• brass: max. 6 mm
Georg Render WE 115 cleaning device
• basket diameter:
1,150mm
• useful internal height: 720mm
• basket capacity: 300 kg
• useful internal height: 720mm
• basket capacity: 300 kg
Vehicle Modifications, Chassis Component Development & Special Projects
Assembly Workshop
The workshop is equipped with a total of three stands and a bridge crane. One stand is equipped with a two-post lift, another stand has a two-piston lift for lifting trucks, and the last stand is equipped with a power bench for measuring the power on the wheels of almost all types of two-wheeled road vehicles.
• two-post lift load capacity: 7,500 kg
• bridge crane load capacity: 5,000 kg
• double piston jack load capacity: 2×15,000 kg
• two-post lift load capacity: 7,500 kg
• bridge crane load capacity: 5,000 kg
• double piston jack load capacity: 2×15,000 kg
Engine Brake (MAH VP430004)
Power bench for measuring power measured on wheels of almost all types of two-wheeled road vehicles, including Tatra trucks.
• test speed max: 200 km/h
• power per wheel (static) max: 660 kW
• pulling force max: 15 kN
• car track: 1,000 – 2,800 mm
• test speed max: 200 km/h
• power per wheel (static) max: 660 kW
• pulling force max: 15 kN
• car track: 1,000 – 2,800 mm
Brake calliper (MAH VP410159)
The workshop equipped with a prefabricated Blaser service channel also includes a brake bench for measuring the effectiveness of the brakes of trucks and trailers.
• length of the service pit: 25 m
• brake test bench capacity: 18 tons
• drive power: 2 x 11 kW
• length of the service pit: 25 m
• brake test bench capacity: 18 tons
• drive power: 2 x 11 kW
Electrodynamic Test System
Equipment used mainly for measuring shock absorber parameters. Also used for fatigue, tear and compression tests of various materials.
• maximum (PEAK) force: 22 kN
• maximum dynamic force: 8 kN
• maximum static force: 6 kN
• maximum feed rate: 4 – 6.5 m/s
• maximum test frequency: 125Hz
• standard stroke: 200mm
• maximum (PEAK) force: 22 kN
• maximum dynamic force: 8 kN
• maximum static force: 6 kN
• maximum feed rate: 4 – 6.5 m/s
• maximum test frequency: 125Hz
• standard stroke: 200mm
