Quickparts Expands Manufacturing with Durakor and Thermakor Introduction

New materials and finishing options Quickparts adds high-performance plastics to bridge prototype-to-production gap

2026-02-09 Source: Quickparts 3 min Reading Time

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From early design validation to high-volume production, Quickparts is expanding its manufacturing capabilities with the introduction of the high-performance plastics Durakor and Thermakor, complemented by vapour smoothing as a standard surface-finishing option.

DuraKor is a high-performance engineering plastic mechanically similar to polypropylene.(Source: Quickparts) — DuraKor is a high-performance engineering plastic mechanically similar to polypropylene.
(Source: Quickparts)

Quickparts has expanded its manufacturing portfolio with the launch of the high-performance plastic materials Durakor and Thermakor, alongside the introduction of vapour smoothing as a standard surface-finishing capability. The new offerings are designed to support customers throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial prototypes to high-volume production, without the need to change manufacturing partners.

As components progress from design validation to series production, engineering teams often encounter breaks between materials, processes, and suppliers, creating additional risk and extending development timelines. According to Quickparts, the combination of Durakor, Thermakor, and vapour smoothing is intended to close these gaps by enabling validation in production-relevant materials, improving surface quality, and facilitating smoother transitions between manufacturing technologies as volumes scale.

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Manufactured in Durakor, these components deliver watertight performance and robust surface quality for demanding applications in automotive, industrial and electronics environments.(Source: Quickparts)

Durakor parts combine high impact resistance and chemical durability.(Source: Quickparts)

“The biggest challenge in manufacturing isn´t making a part — it´s moving from validation to production without losing performance, quality, or time,“ said Avi Reichental, CEO of Quickparts. “With these launches, we´re giving engineers more continuity across that journey, using materials and finishing options designed to perform in real-world production environments.“

Durakor: Production-capable performance for demanding environments

Durakor is a high-performance engineering plastic mechanically similar to polypropylene, and superior for applications where toughness, chemical resistance, and environmental durability are critical. Its properties include: High impact resistance and damage tolerance Strong resistance to fuels, oils, solvents, and industrial fluids Naturally watertight, low-permeability behaviour Suitability for functional, end-use, and production-oriented applications Durakor can be used for direct digital production as well as for validating designs that may later transition to moulded resins. Additionally, Durakor allows users to scale to high-volume production with confidence, knowing the material properties are mirrored in production resins.

When paired with vapour smoothing, Durakor parts achieve improved sealing performance and a refined surface finish, supporting applications such as fluid-handling components, enclosures, and ruggedised housings across automotive, industrial, aerospace and defence, medical, robotics, and electronics markets.

Quickparts has 6 manufacturing centres of excellence across the world, supported by a wide network of vetted, qualified and certified manufacturing partners. (Source: Quickparts)

Thermakor: High-temperature stability for tooling and manufacturing aids

Thermakor is a high-temperature nanocomposite material designed for applications that demand dimensional stability, stiffness, and thermal resistance. It is particularly suited to wind tunnel models and aerodynamic test components, composite layup tools and curing fixtures, high-temperature test fixtures and manufacturing aids, mould inserts, gauges, and checking fixtures, as well as robust, heat-resistant tooling for urethane and silicone processing.

In addition, Thermakor supports rapid tooling and bridge production workflows, allowing manufacturers to iterate tools and fixtures quickly and validate designs before committing to long-lead, high-volume production tooling.

Quick Mould combines rapidly machined aluminium moulds with high-performance thermoplastics. (Source: Quickparts)

Vapour Smoothing: Enabling production-quality wsurface performance

To complement these material launches, Quickparts is introducing vapour smoothing as a standard finishing option for additively manufactured and cast plastic parts. Vapour smoothing enhances both functional and aesthetic performance by: Reducing surface porosity and improving sealing Enhancing fit and finish for assemblies and housings Delivering a consistent, production-quality appearanceThis finishing capability helps close the gap between early functional parts and end-use-ready components, supporting applications where surface quality, cleanliness, and consistency are critical.

“Our customers don´t have the luxury of prototyping with one partner, piloting with another, and finding a high-volume supplier fast,“ added Reichental. “They need continuity. Solutions like Durakor and Thermakor enhance the Quickparts innovation engine OEMs rely on for the first part and the industrial engine for the millionth."

Durakor, Thermakor, and vapour smoothing are available globally through Quickparts. Engineers and product teams can request samples, assess application suitability, or work with Quickparts´ engineering team to determine the optimal combination of material, process, and finishing for their needs.

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