Annaul review 2023
What happened at heimatec
heimatec.Whirling
In 2023, we completed our whirling unit for thread production. It will be available in the first quarter of 2024.
The tool unit for thread whirling has its own strengths in the manufacture of challenging threads. Designed for the manufacture of so-called “bone screws” made from titanium, which place greater demands upon finish quality and absence of burr, the tool unit for thread whirling can also be implemented for other thread working, such as, for example, implants, feed screws and other thread components.
EMO
At the world's leading trade fair for production technology, we presented our heimatec product portfolio on 80 square meters. In addition to a selection of standard tools, we presented product innovations such as high-speed tools, our swivel heads with a new design, turning tool holders with internal coolant and wedge clamping as well as our trade fair highlights heimatec.icosen®, heimatec.Whirling and pti.
Summer party
In June, a summer party was held on the company premises for all employees and their families. In addition to the relaxed exchange with food and drinks in our beautiful outdoor area, the employees could show their family their personal workplace as well as the whole company. For the children there was a small rally for the tour of discovery and afterwards they enjoyed themselves on the bouncy castle.
New EC Assembly Instructions
Several months, we have revised and extended our operating instructions for driven tool units and static tool holders. In early 2023, we published it. On the one hand, as a result, the name "Operating Instructions" changes to "EC Assembly Instructions". On the other hand, the new version includes the topics assembly of heimatec.CaptoTM, an exemplary product description for machining centers as well as the technical data for duty cycle. You can view the digital version of the instructions on our website:
New local representations
In 2023, we acquired several trade partners as new country representatives who, as reliable partners, provide competent expert advice in the local language.
Thanks to
- Hyfore (UK + Northern Ireland)
- ETG Ireland (Republic of Ireland)
- MDM Makina (Turkey)
- Metall Kofler (Austria + Slovenia)
ISO 9001:2015 |
Mid of October, the re-audit according to the ISO 9001:2015 quality management standard took place, which we passed successfully without any discrepancies. Herewith we give our promise to our customers to comply with the product and service quality.
Extention of turning toolholders
We have extended the product range of turning toolholders.
For various machine manufacturers such as NAKAMURA-tome, MIYANO, SPINNER Werkzeugmaschinen, DN Solutions (ehemals DOOSAN), MAZAK and HAAS, we offer the holders with the features internal coolant and wedge style clamping in different sizes already. The range is continuously being expanded for other machine manufacturers.
Stadtradeln
For the second time, we participated in the "Stadtradeln" in Renchen. From our point of view it was a full success. Compared to the previous year, we were able to enlarge our team and provide the largest team after the Grimmelshausen School. We even increased our kilometers by more than 50%. Regardless of the "Stadtradeln", many of our employees will continue to use bicycles and do more for the environment and their health - not least because heimatec offers its employees bike leasing.
Industrie 4.0 Scouting
On our way to digitalization, we gladly received support from the Allianz Industrie 4.0 Baden-Württemberg and booked a scouting session. In a total of 6 appointments, our company was examined more closely and we were given advice and support. Get a small impression in the movie.
Axial drilling and milling heads with high pressure
At the beginning of 2024, we expect our new axial drilling and milling heads with high pressure for DN Solutions (Doosan) machines, which were developed and designed in 2023. With a gear ratio of 1:1, the tool offers a rotation max of 10,000 rpm, up to 80 bar (max. 100 bar) and 100% DRY RUN. Following turret interfaces will be available: BMT 45, BMT 55 and BMT 65.
Open Houses
Over the year, we presented ourselves at 10 open house events within Europe. Our sales team presented heimatec and our precision tools to numerous partners. All events offered us a lively dialog with customers and interested parties.
Machine park expanded
In order to continue producing our precision tools in the best quality, we have renewed and expanded our machine park.
These new investments have enabled us to optimize and streamline our work processes.
Hansefit
We started offering Hansefit to our employees on July 1. With this option, our employees can do sports all over Germany and take care of their health. Numerous fitness studios, physiotherapies, public swimming centers and other leisure facilities are partners of the network and can be accessed with a membership.
And all this is subsidized by the employer.
Precision tools with extra high rotation
We offer two solutions for achieving higher cutting values. On the one hand, we have high-speed tools in our product portfolio. On the other hand, we offer precision tools with extra high rotation.
Citizen Dealer Day
For the first time, we organized an Open House for our Citizen dealers. A full program of lectures, guided tours and a microfair awaited the numerous visitors. In between and after the official part there was enough time for networking.
heimatec.icosen®
At our EMO booth, we presented heimatec.icosen® - our sensor unit for tool units. Find out how you can use icosen® in the future and in which sectors the sensor unit offers advantages.
Ortenaukreis-Buch
A new edition of the rural district book was published on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Ortenaukreis. We became part of the book as well. With a sense of pride, we have our headquarters in the heart of Europe and from here we send our precision tools out into the wide world. The official book presentation took place at the Ortenau Civil Festival by District Administrator Frank Scherer.
Customized solution
Mid of the year a tool of the product group "large tools", constructed and manufactured according to customer requirements, was finalized. With a main dimension of 464 mm and a weight of about 30 kg, the axial drilling and milling head was manufactured as a customized tool. This is used in a CNC lathe for the processing of tubes. For this purpose, the customized tool immerses itself in the tube and drills holes from the inside.
hoch3 Run
More than 800 runners from around 100 companies of the region started end of June at the hoch3 business run in Offenburg at summery temperatures. Among them were 18 heimatec employees in a total of 6 teams.
Our conclusion: Rankings in the good midfield, personal top performances and a lot of fun around the run.
Outlook 2024
An eventful year lies behind us. We have presented ourselves at various trade fairs and events, both as a company and together with our trade partners. The satisfaction of our customers was at the heart of our actions. We have further developed our products and optimized processes.
We want to continue working on this in 2024. We have already planned various projects and product (further) developments for the new year so that we can continue to meet the needs of our customers and market requirements.
In order to better understand our customers' wishes, we are looking forward to various opportunities to exchange ideas - open house events, customer visits, in-house events, telephone calls and trade fairs.
Let's hope together for positive, economic developments and a successful 2024!
We look forward to a continued good cooperation!