How everything developed...
2022
Another CNC turning center
Commissioning of another new CNC turning center with twelve tool holders, driven tools, C-axis and counter spindle. Control: Sinumerik 840.
Furthermore, a new hydropneumatic press with a pressure force of 8 tons is put into operation.
2020
Temperature switches
Development and production of precise temperature switches with individual switching points and a switching accuracy of ± 2°K. Already this year, almost 1,200 units will be delivered.
2019
Laser inscription
A new fiber marking laser is put into operation. Laser marking ensures permanent identification and traceability.
2018
CNC turning center
Purchase of a new CNC turning center with twelve tool holders, driven tools, C-axis and short bar loader. Control: Sinumerik 828D.
2014
Aviation Certification
Certification of our QM system according to EN 9100:2009, the quality management system for organizations in the aerospace and defense industry.
The commissioning and training of the new DMG CNC lathe with twelve driven tools and Sinumerik 840D control is successfully completed.
2009
First website
The company presence becomes digital with the first website.
Ferdinand Feinwerktechnik GmbH takes over the distribution of CHIRMED® medical instruments for Germany.
2008
ERP system
The merchandise management system AvERP is introduced. It almost completely replaces the previously used processing with Microsoft Excel® and supports the company in its further development.
2007
Company expansion
The operating area is expanded by 600 m2 to 1,000 m2. Additional office space and a separate production hall are occupied.
2006
First certification
Our company is certified according to the quality management standard DIN EN ISO 9001:2000.
An additional CNC machining center is put into operation.
2005
Second CNC machining center
A further CNC machining center is added.
2004
Investment in Poland
Acquisition of a 50% stake in the metal processing company Zakład Narzędziowy “M+R” Sp. z o.o. in Gorlice, Poland.
2003
CNC lathe
On machine equipment follows a CNC lathe.
1999
First machining center
The first CNC machining center is put into operation.
1998
Machine extension
In order to meet the demands and requirements of the dental industry, additional machines and equipment for sheet metal processing are purchased.
1997
New factory space
The new operating facility is completed with a lot of own work. In Schöneck-Büdesheim, 400 m2 are now available.
1996
First QM manual
The first QM manual is published, the company’s premises now cover about 150 m2, a data network set up.
1995
Temperature switches
With the start of the TM series in October the models 011 and 012 are offered as the first own temperature switches. The thermostats with fixed switching points from 60°C to 120°C are available in 2 housing variants. The high reliability can be measured in over 10,000 units installed worldwide.
Personnel increase
The continuing positive development makes the permanent employment of the first permanent employee possible.
From now on, the organization of operational data is done with Microsoft Excel®.
1993
Equipment for metallography
The first complete equipment groups for metallography are developed and delivered.
The machine equipment is extended.
Further new customers from various industries can be acquired.
1992
Dental cuvette
In the dental sector the technical realization of a casting flask is completed.
It is the first product to be manufactured entirely in-house.
1991
Single item production
The production of parts is set up, the first cutting machines are purchased, including a Boley semi-automatic lathe for the production of individual parts.
Commercial register entry of Ferdinand Feinwerktechnik GmbH.
1990
First Steps
Registration as a partnership. An assembly room is set up.
The repair of the first display units for aviation is started.