Top performance is in demand not only in aviation, but also in energy technology. At the Aerospace & Turbine Competence Center (ATCC) in Rorschacherberg, Starrag develops and tests new machining processes – such as those for housing components of mobile gas turbines on behalf of Siemens Energy.

But just as in elite sports, speed alone does not determine success. Precision is just as important. This is demonstrated, for example, by the Ecospeed F at Notthoff Engineering, a North American manufacturer of high-precision structural and functional components for the aerospace industry. There, complex aluminum structural components are manufactured to the highest standards of precision and process stability.

Precision is also a key focus when using a Dörries vertical lathe at Wilson Precision Equipment in China. The company manufactures large and complex structural components for wind turbines, compressors, and industrial plants, among other applications. With Starrag technology, Wilson is further expanding its production in heavy-duty cutting and significantly increasing processing efficiency.

The same applies to agricultural machinery: At PÖTTINGER, four Heckert H75 machines in a flexibly integrated production system ensure the precise machining of load-bearing components for mowers and tillage machines. And in gearing technology, too, every micrometer counts: At KAPP NILES, a Heckert HEC 800 is used to produce high-precision components for gear grinding machines, which in turn enable the production of gear and drive components with the highest levels of profile and concentricity accuracy.

In another industry, a lack of precision could literally be a sight for sore eyes. In the medical technology sector, Strub Medical GmbH & Co. KG manufactures high-precision microsurgical instruments. Tornos sliding headstock machines, such as the SwissNano 7, are used to manufacture components for eye surgery – applications where precision literally determines the success of the procedure.

Smithstown Light Engineering in Shannon, Ireland, also operates in a sensitive field with its orthopedic instruments and implant systems. The challenges here include frequently changing products and a high proportion of NPI (New Product Introduction), which requires new components to be transitioned into series production quickly and consistently. The Bumotec 191neo forms the cornerstone of the NPI strategy.

But Olympic records – in sports as well as in mechanical engineering – are ultimately achieved by people. Remo Heusi has been heading the Starrag Group’s Global Customer Service Department since September 2025. For him, service is much more than just a repair call when something goes wrong: He sees it as an expression of technical responsibility toward the machine, the process, and the user.

For us at Starrag, excellence means not only cutting-edge technology, but above all dedicated people and long-term partnerships with our customers.

I hope you enjoy reading this issue and gain some fascinating insights into the wide range of applications of modern precision manufacturing.

Martin Buyle
CEO, Starrag Division