Planning · CAD & engineering · 3D printing · Knowledge transfer
Production systems and logistics planning for the specific application.
ProFab-L supports companies and public-sector clients in technical projects—from requirements analysis and specifications through factory, logistics and CAD planning to project control and implementation. Engineering, prototypes, individual 3D-printing solutions and practice-based training complete the offer.
- Requirements & project management
- Production systems & logistics
- CAD, engineering & 3D printing
- Training & knowledge transfer
Structure for complex planning tasks.
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Six disciplines. One coordinated approach.
These areas often overlap, depending on the task at hand. To get started, the objective, current situation and available documents are enough — the right scope is then defined together.
Factory and logistics planning
When is this useful?
For new builds and reconfigurations, integrating machinery and equipment, changing material flows or space, and reorganising storage and logistics structures.
What you get
- Current-state and requirements analysis
- Layout options in 2D or 3D
- Space, material-flow and storage concepts
- Traceable decision basis for further planning
Methods and tools
Layout and variant planning, material-flow and value-stream review, and task-appropriate CAD and visualisation tools.
Typical starting point
Existing layout, goal of the change, known constraints, location and desired timeframe.
Have a planning task assessed
Process analysis and improvement
When is this useful?
When bottlenecks, waiting times, unnecessary movement or unclear interfaces limit the performance of production, logistics or business processes.
What you get
- Transparent process and system representation
- Analysis of material flow, interfaces and bottlenecks
- Assessed improvement approaches and actionable measures
- A solid basis for prioritisation and decisions
Methods and tools
System and process analysis, value-stream and material-flow review, plus continuous-improvement, lean and 5S methods where they fit the task.
Typical starting point
Description of the noticeable process, existing figures or observations, and the intended outcome.
Discuss an improvement task
Requirements and project management
When is this useful?
When requirements need structuring, investments need preparing, or technical projects with several parties need dependable planning and control.
What you get
- Objectives, requirement structure or specification
- Project structure, schedule, resource and cost planning
- Risk, environment and stakeholder assessment
- Project support through to partial or overall project responsibility
Methods and tools
Methodical project approach, structured information handling, milestone and cost-trend tracking, and suitable project and office tools.
Typical starting point
Project goal, decision status, parties involved, key dates and any existing requirements or documents.
Start a project with structure
CAD and planning software
When is this useful?
When layout, plant or design data needs to be created, updated, checked or transferred between different tool environments.
What you get
- 2D or 3D layouts and planning models
- Prepared and converted CAD data
- Libraries, templates and traceable data structures
- Results in a file format suited to the next process step
Methods and tools
Depending on the task, among others AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, SketchUp, Excel/VBA, Project or Visio. What matters is not the tool, but the result required.
Typical starting point
Existing file formats, intended use, required level of detail, and relevant standards or interfaces.
Have a CAD task assessed
Engineering, prototyping and 3D printing
When is this useful?
When an idea needs to become a testable part, assembly or functional prototype, or an existing design needs to be adapted.
What you get
- Parametric 3D models, individual parts or assemblies
- Variants for concept and technical coordination
- Print-optimised manufacturing data
- Test and functional prints using FDM
Methods and tools
Iterative design, variant creation, design for additive manufacture, and practical validation through prototypes.
Typical starting point
Desired function, installation space, interfaces, existing sketches or models, and known requirements for the part.
Discuss a design task
Training and knowledge transfer
When is this useful?
When teams are introducing new software or planning methods, deepening existing knowledge, or want to standardise working practices long-term.
What you get
- Training content matched to tasks and prior knowledge
- Practice-based exercises and traceable methods
- Knowledge transfer for CAD, layout planning and data structures
- Methodology for process and project management
Methods and tools
Training on-site or in partnership with education providers, kept as close as possible to existing tools, data and workflows.
Typical starting point
Learning objective, software or method used, participant group, prior knowledge and desired practical focus.
Discuss training needsProject experience
15 years of project experience
From individual-part engineering to a complete greenfield factory: ProFab-L brings experience from more than 25 projects in automotive manufacturing and supply, mechanical and plant engineering, chemicals, consumer products and research. The examples are anonymised.
- 15 yearsproject experience
- more than 25projects
- 7industries
- Responsibilityfor budgets and schedules
Lead project
Two greenfield production sites
Two complete new production sites, both supported from initial planning through to running production.
Site in Central Germany
2018–2021
Sub-project leadership for buildings and logistics: project and ramp-up plans, requirements management, structure and plant-layout planning across disciplines, logistics-process design, equipment procurement and delivery of automated conveyor technology through acceptance and handover.
Site in Southern Germany
since 2024 · site handover August 2026
Complete factory and infrastructure planning: layout and logistics planning, conveyor-system planning, process definition and interfaces, plus procurement of equipment and systems. Support continued through commissioning; follow-on planning is ongoing.
The principle: planning, procurement and implementation work as one. A decision made in the layout must also work on site, during commissioning and in operation.
Further project examples
Automated guided vehicles
Vehicle and peripheral development with robotics, controls and communication interfaces, including the process landscape and safety concept for autonomous operation.
Energy efficiency in CFRP production
Pre-study with energy-flow analysis, equipment operating-mode assessment and process modelling for more energy-efficient operation.
Warehouse and logistics concept for a chemical park
Project leadership and technical delivery: data analysis, technical and layout planning, equipment preselection, and commercial evidence as a decision basis.
From concept to patent
Concept and engineering of a modular ride-on children’s vehicle through successful patenting and establishment of the manufacturing company.
Facing a comparable task? A detailed anonymised project record is available on request.
Request the project recordApproach
From a specific need to a robust solution.
The application, objectives and constraints come first. ProFab-L structures requirements, establishes a reliable planning basis and develops traceable solutions aligned with technology, processes, schedules and the organisations involved.
Have your project assessed- 01
Clarify requirements
Capture the application, current state, objectives and constraints; assess existing data and documents.
- 02
Structure the task
Turn requirements into specifications or planning rules and define interfaces, responsibilities and the delivery approach.
- 03
Develop solutions
Prepare planning or engineering variants, assess relationships and provide the technical basis for decisions.
- 04
Support implementation
Document results, coordinate schedules and stakeholders, and support implementation, commissioning or knowledge transfer.
From planning to practice
Planning becomes tangible.
Four perspectives from the service portfolio—brought together concisely rather than explained repeatedly.
Factory and logistics planning
Plan space, material flows and equipment as one connected production system.
CAD and planning data
Structure and connect 2D and 3D data as a reliable planning basis.
Engineering and prototyping
Move from a parametric model to a testable FDM prototype.
Training and knowledge transfer
Align practical training with participants’ tasks, tools and prior knowledge.
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What needs to work better in your project?
Whether you have an early idea, a defined planning package or need support in a running project, the task, location, current stage and intended timeline are enough for an initial assessment.
Projects are supported throughout Germany, including on-site phases where they add value.
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