Surface finishing

"You can see what we do. You can feel it. And sometimes – it even shines."

With the new paint booth at MAKRA PRO, we have taken complete control over the surface, gloss level and finish.
Whether high gloss, satin or semi-matt – our components achieve not only technical but also visual excellence.

The project with BRABUS was the ideal opportunity to demonstrate these possibilities:
A component that is not only functional and precisely manufactured, but also showcases the full range of our surface finishing capabilities.

Perforierte 3D-gedruckte Designkugel in schwarzer Glanzschale vor einer Zimmerpflanze – Produktvisualisierung von MAKRA PRO

When BRABUS visited our new location in Schlüsselfeld for the first time, it quickly became clear:
We wanted more than just a gesture. We wanted to create something that reflects what drives us and what we're capable of.

In just four days, a designer lamp was created that appears simple yet tells a story:
about material understanding, manufacturing expertise and finishing in 3D printing.

The idea: to make our strengths visible in a single component.
Not through mass or complexity, but through the precise combination of technology and aesthetics.

Perforierte SLS-3D-Druckkugel in glänzender schwarzer Schale, geometrisch strukturiertes Designbauteil von MAKRA PRO

For this we used an iconic BRABUS pattern:
a perforated triangular structure that we interpreted three-dimensionally – inspired by mesh constructions, technically conceived, implemented with design ambition.

The component was manufactured using the SLS process , known for its strength and characteristically rough surface – a texture that we deliberately took into account in the design.

Schwarze perforierte 3D-Druckkugel mit geometrischer SLS-Struktur – technisches Designobjekt von MAKRA PRO

But that wasn't enough. Our goal was to demonstrate what's possible with post-production:
How a functional raw part is transformed into a high-quality design object.

We combined SLS, FFF and SLA – each technology with its own surface quality.
SLA provides smoothness, FFF and SLS bring structure – but no shine.

Flache perforierte SLS-3D-Druckabdeckung mit geometrischer Struktur auf hellem Tisch, im Hintergrund eine schwarze Halteschale – Designbauteil von MAKRA PRO

This is exactly where our surface finishing comes in.

The components were sanded, filled, sanded again, painted and finally finished with a clear coat in deep high-gloss black.
The application was carried out using a paint spray gun – with the craftsmanship and precision that is more familiar from vehicle paint than from additive manufacturing.

The result is a surface that respects the original structure while creating new visual depth.
The combination of a refined feel and a reflective finish creates a contrast that appears luxurious and highlights the refinement capabilities of our production.

Not a series product – but symbolic of what we do:

Turning raw forms into character.
Because surface is not a compromise, but design.

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