04/09/2026
At ELCEDE, improvements, optimizations, and new functionalities for the diemaking industry are continuously being developed and evaluated.
In addition to prototyping, practical testing is an important part of this process. New components, technologies, and automation concepts need to be tested under realistic conditions before they can be implemented in future applications.
To carry out these tests independently of ongoing production and customer projects, the ELCEDE R&D team has built its own test machine, internally called MYSTERYMATE.
The machine is equipped with X and Y axes as well as controlled Z and C axes. Depending on the application, the working area can be configured with a vacuum table or with a dedicated bed for the extraction of process gases.
MYSTERYMATE can be used for a variety of processes, including milling, cutting, grinding, measuring, and other applications. This makes it possible to test different components, processes, and automation concepts under practical conditions.
The machine has already been used in several development projects, helping to test concepts and transfer ideas into practical applications.
The next project is currently in progress and will be presented soon.
Continuous development and improvement for the diemaking industry have been part of ELCEDE’s work for many years.