Quickparts Introduces DuraKor™, ThermaKor™, and Vapour Smoothing for High-Performance Plastic Parts from Prototype to Production

New materials and finishing capabilities help engineers reduce risk, maintain continuity, and accelerate the path from design validation to production

Quickparts, a global leader in advanced manufacturing solutions that scale from prototype to production, today announced the launch of DuraKor™ and ThermaKor™, two high-performance plastic materials, along with the addition of vapour smoothing as a core surface-finishing capability. Together, these offerings strengthen Quickparts’ ability to support customers across multiple stages of product development—empowering customers to innovate with confidence and scale without switching partners, from a single prototype to production runs in the millions.

As products move from design to market, engineering teams often face discontinuities between materials, processes, and suppliers that introduce risk and delay. The introduction of DuraKor, ThermaKor, and vapour smoothing provides new options to help teams validate designs in performance-capable materials, refine surface quality, and transition more smoothly between manufacturing methods as volumes increase.

“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.”

Engineered for Performance, Designed to Support Scale

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.

ThermaKor™: High-Temperature Stability for Tooling and Manufacturing Aids

ThermaKor is a high-temperature nanocomposite material engineered for applications requiring dimensional stability, stiffness, and thermal resistance. It is well suited for:

• Wind tunnel models and aerodynamic testing components
• Composite layup tools and curing fixtures
• High-temperature test fixtures and manufacturing aids
• Mould inserts, gauges, and checking fixtures
• Robust, heat-resistant tooling for urethane and silicone
• Rapid iteration of mould designs before committing to high-volume tooling

ThermaKor supports rapid tooling and bridge production workflows, enabling faster iteration of tools and fixtures before committing to long-lead production tooling.

Vapour Smoothing: Enabling Production-Quality Surface 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 appearance

This 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.”

Availability

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.

To learn more, visit https://info.quickparts.com/durakor-uk.    www.quickparts.com

About Quickparts

Founded in 1990, Quickparts is a global manufacturing partner specialising in performance-driven plastic and metal components for prototyping, testing, and production. With over 35 years of leadership in on-demand manufacturing and supply chain solutions, the company combines deep engineering expertise, a broad materials portfolio, and advanced manufacturing capabilities to help customers solve complex challenges, reduce risk, and accelerate development. Supported by a global network of facilities and a customer-first mindset, Quickparts enables engineers and product teams to move from initial design to production with greater flexibility, confidence, and speed.

For further information, visit: https://quickparts.com/gb/.