ShapeLab: Where Ideas become Pioneering Innovations

We bundle our interdisciplinary expertise to systematically transform customer needs and market opportunities into market-ready solutions.
Leuchtendes Glühlampen-Icon als Symbol für Innovation und neue Ideen

The ShapeLab
innovation process

Brainstorming & idea generation

Regular, structured brainstorming sessions are conducted at individual sites or cross-location to continuously generate product and growth ideas.

Project setup & market analysis

We support promising approaches through a sound initial technical evaluation, a professional project setup, as well as the detailed elaboration of business cases and comprehensive market analyses.

Customer-centric implementation

Together with sales, we ensure that every project decision counts: for easier collaboration, maximum transparency, accelerated processes, and an outstanding customer experience.

Validation & proof of concept

ThinEmboss was specifically developed for the precise structuring of thin papers and materials in the field of inner liners. The solution combines fine, high-quality surface structures with an excellent material feel while simultaneously ensuring safe and efficient processing in production.

Pioneering technologies for your surfaces

ThinEmboss
Ultra-light embossing technology

ThinEmboss was specifically developed for the precise structuring of thin papers and materials in the field of inner liners. The solution combines fine, high-quality surface structures with an excellent material feel while simultaneously ensuring safe and efficient processing in production.

Prägewalze in einer Prüfmaschine beim Prägen von Papierstrukturen

UltraMatt
Reflection-free surface excellence

A milestone from our lab for demanding decors and tactile experiences. UltraMatt achieves an extremely matte finish with a gloss level close to zero, while the surface remains highly scratch-resistant and resilient against fingerprints.

Perfectly optimized for the automotive, fashion, and home decor industries.

Embossing cylinder with ultra-matt surface finishing featuring the engraved Saueressig logo

VoluMAX³
Ultra-light embossing technology

Developed in cooperation with ACelli, VoluMAX³ opens up new possibilities for the production of 3D and perforated nonwovens. The solution combines higher material permeability with a particularly soft, high-quality touch, creating clear added value for demanding nonwoven applications.

Nahaufnahme einer gravierten VolumAXX-Prägewalzenoberfläche mit dreidimensionaler Struktur

Your ShapeLab Expert

Anastasia Folak
Your Contact Person

Anastasia Folak

Strategy & Commercial Excellence Manager
Growth & Strategy

Analytical assessment of market opportunities as well as commercial validation and strategic preparation of new market solutions.

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