Frequently Asked Questions

Coredeq is a manufacturing partner for hardware teams across Europe. We deliver rapid prototyping, injection molding, PCB assembly, and high-volume manufacturing from a single point of contact, with engineering expertise at every stage.

Coredeq is based in Lund, Sweden. We work with hardware teams across Sweden, the Nordics, and Europe. Our manufacturing partners are located in Sweden, Eastern Europe, and Asia.

The quickest way is to send your CAD files and project brief through our quote form. A Coredeq engineer will respond within 24 hours with pricing, lead time, and DFM notes. If you prefer to talk first, use the contact form.

Yes. We can sign your NDA before any files are reviewed, or use our standard mutual NDA. Your CAD and IP are handled confidentially across our team and manufacturing partners.

For standard prototype programs, you receive pricing and lead time within 24 hours of sending a clean spec. For more complex programs involving tooling, volume manufacturing, or multi-process coordination, expect 2–5 working days.

STEP, IGES, STL, native SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor, and most other formats. If you only have a 2D drawing or sketch, send it along: we can quote from PDFs and dimensioned drawings as well.

3D printed parts often ship within 2–5 working days, and CNC parts typically take 2–5 working days too. Vacuum casting typically runs 5–10 working days. Express options are available for urgent projects: get in touch with timing requirements and we will do our best to meet them.

We use CNC machining for production-grade plastics and metals, 3D printing (FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF) for fast iteration, vacuum casting for short-run polyurethane parts, sheet metal fabrication for enclosures and brackets, and PCB assembly. We select the method that best matches your design intent and schedule.

Yes. Tell us how the part will be used: environment, loads, regulatory requirements. Our engineers will recommend a material and process that fits your end-use and your budget.

For prototypes there is no MOQ. We routinely produce single parts, small validation batches of 5–50 units, and bridge production runs before tooling.

Companies typically move from prototyping to production once the design has been validated and the product requirements are stable. At this stage, manufacturing methods such as injection molding, die casting, or volume PCB assembly become more suitable than rapid prototyping methods.

There is no fixed minimum, but volume manufacturing typically makes economic sense above a few thousand units per year. For lower volumes we recommend our rapid prototyping or low-volume bridge production routes.

Every program runs against a documented quality plan with in-line SPC, AQL inspection, and a final FAI. Our partners are audited quarterly. You get inspection reports and a traveler with every batch.

Yes, that is the model. We coordinate plastic, metal, electronics, and assembly across multiple suppliers under a single program manager. You see one schedule and one cost.

We have audited partners in Sweden, Eastern Europe, and Asia. We choose the location based on cost, lead time, IP sensitivity, and compliance requirements, and we are transparent about where every part is made.

Yes. We manage freight forwarding, customs clearance, and just-in-time delivery to your warehouse, contract assembler, or fulfillment provider.

Both options work. We can fully source from our vetted supplier network, run a consigned model where you supply parts, or split the BOM between the two. We will recommend the lowest-risk approach based on availability.

Yes. Our SMT lines handle 0201 passives, fine-pitch BGAs, QFNs, and 0.4 mm pitch packages. X-ray inspection is included for BGA and bottom-terminated components.

AOI on every panel as standard. X-ray inspection for BGA and hidden joints. Functional testing is available with customer-provided test specs or test jigs we build for you.

Yes. Our operators are IPC Class II/III certified and we follow IPC-A-610 acceptance criteria. Class III sign-off is available on request, with the appropriate documentation package.

Yes. Box build, cable assemblies, mechanical fitting, label application, and functional test in the final enclosure are all part of what we offer.

You always own the tool — it's yours from day one. From there it's your call: keep it with us and we handle your ongoing molded-part production, or have the tool shipped to any facility you choose. No vendor lock-in, ever.

It depends on the steel and the part. P20 tools typically run hundreds of thousands of cycles. H13 and stainless tools run into the millions. We size the tool to your projected volume and lifetime.

Yes. Insert molding, over-molding, and two-shot tooling are all part of what we deliver. Tell us about the substrate and overmold material early so we can plan the tool architecture.

Engineering thermoplastics (ABS, PC, PA, POM, PBT, PEEK), commodity resins (PP, PE, PS), and elastomers (TPE, TPU, silicone via LSR). Food-contact and medical-grade resins are available with appropriate documentation.

When the design is validated and the volume justifies it. Most teams start tooling once they have run 50–500 prototypes and confirmed the mechanical, ergonomic, and regulatory requirements.

Fast manufacturing refers to methods and workflows that reduce the time from product design to finished parts. This typically includes rapid prototyping, clear design specifications, early Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input, and streamlined communication between engineering teams and manufacturing partners.

Most manufacturing delays do not happen during production. They often occur earlier in the process due to unclear specifications, slow quoting cycles, late manufacturability feedback, or coordination challenges between multiple suppliers.

Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is the process of optimizing a product design so it can be manufactured efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively. Early DFM feedback helps identify geometry, tolerance, or material choices that could otherwise create delays or unnecessary cost later in production.

All orders ship with a traveler that documents production steps, materials, and inspection results. Volume programs include a First Article Inspection (FAI) report, in-line SPC data, and AQL sampling documentation. We can supply certificates of conformance and material certificates on request.