Why a standard product often is not enough
Reduce processing costs
Plug & Play: Halving of assembly time
Put an end to complex individual wiring. We supply you with ready-made control units – with exact cable length and suitable connectors (e.g., M12). This reduces your assembly time and eliminates wiring errors.
Brand identity
Corporate design up to the fingertips
Your machine is unique - why shouldn't your control panel be as well? We integrate your logo, your colours and specific symbols directly onto the lenses or housings of our control units.
Ergonomics & haptics
Perfect switch feeling for your application
An emergency-stop has to be safe, a start button must feel precise. We adjust operating forces, actuating travel and latching points to the ergonomic requirements of your operators.
Environmental protection
Always attuned to the environment
Be it extreme heat, hygienic requirements in the food industry or limited mounting spaces: When standard products no longer suffice, we develop a fitting solution for your requirements.
Modular system or new development – the choice is yours
Level 1: Visual adaption
Labelling (laser/printing), colour of the lenses, symbols.
Level 2: Electrical adaptation
Cable lengths, special connectors (M12, customer-specific), switching characteristics.
Level 3: Mechanical & visual adaptation
Shape of the front element, material (stainless steel vs. plastic), completely new design.
4 steps to your solution
We know that time-to-market is integral for you. Our agile development process brings you from the first concept to the serial component within a short period of time.
Analysis & specification
We understand your requirementEverything starts with the right input. Our engineers review your specifications or work out the technical requirements together with you. We clarify installation space, electrical parameters, norms and design requests before the first line is drawn.
Output: Feasibility analysis & technical concept.Design & prototyping
From CAD model to tangible sampleYou don't want to wait, but want to test. We create 3D files for integration into your design. Using rapid prototyping and in-house toolmaking, we create functional samples. This allows you to validate haptics, fitting and optics on your machine at an early stage.
Output: Initial samples & 3D files.Validation & testing
Safety without compromisesEspecially with emergency-stops and safety-relevant switches, there is no room for error. We conduct rigorous tests on prototypes (mechanical lifetime, IP degree of protection, electrical loads) and check which standards are necessary.
Output: Release of drawing drawing & test reports.Series production & logistics
Precision for each quantityAfter your approval, the production can start. Small series for special machines or a large-scale production for serial plants: We manufacture, print, and assemble at our location with 100% final inspection. We deliver just-in-time directly to your assembly plant.
Output: A product ready to install.You only need a minor adjustment, such as a special cable length or a laser engraving? Then we skip the development phases and go straight to sampling. Our process adapts to your complexity.
FAQ - Answers to your most important questions
From which quantity is a customised solution feasible?
This depends on the kind of adaptation to be made. <b>Optical individualisations</b> (e.g. laser engraving of your logo) are often economically feasible, even for small series or even single pieces. For <b>constructive adjustments</b> (e.g. new housing or special ready-made cables), we will be glad to advise you from which lot size the tooling and one-time costs can be recouped. Please get in touch with us – we will surely find a solution that will also be feasible for medium-sized companies.
Isn't a custom-made product much more expensive than standard products?
Looking at the bare price per piece: yes, they mostly are more expensive. However, if you look at the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), you will save a great amount of money. This is the reason: Thanks to "Plug & Play" solutions, valuable working hours for cabling and assembly can be saved. With adapted designs, you prevent claims that are based on faulty operation. In many cases, a pre-assembled customised switch is ultimately cheaper than the standard component incl. reworking.
How much time is needed from development to first delivery?
We know that your time-to-market is integral for you.
- Simple adaptations (cable length, printing): Realisation is often possible at short notice.
- Complex new developments:: Through the use of rapid prototyping, we can realise initial functional samples quickly. Readiness for series production then depends on the specific test requirements. We will create a binding schedule for you right at the start of the project.
How do you guarantee the availability of spare parts?
This is essential in the machine building industry. Each special solution receives its individual product code and is documented in detail (parts lists, drawings). This way we guarantee that you can reorder exactly this switch as a spare part even after many years – 100% identical to the initial delivery.