micromechanics

STRUB MEDICAL: precision in the service of vision

The decision to purchase the Tornos SwissNano 7 marks an important step forward for Strub Medical GmbH & Co. KG in its efforts to achieve even more efficient production of high-precision microsurgical instruments. With owner and managing director Marco Müller at the helm, the company is taking on the challenge of manufacturing microcomponents from titanium – a strategic expansion made possible by the reliability, repeatability, and exceptional ergonomics of the SwissNano 7.

A company with tradition and innovative spirit

Based in Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany, the company employs around 100 people and has a modern machine park with three Escomatic lathes, eight computer numerical control (CNC) lathes – including the SwissNano 7 – and state-of-the-art CNC milling machines. Thanks to this cutting-edge infrastructure, is able to manufacture workpieces of exceptional quality and precision. Rooted in the medical technology region of Tuttlingen, a global center for surgical instruments, STRUB MEDICAL combines traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology. With Marco Müller, a passionate and visionary managing director, the company has continued to develop and now controls over 90% of its manufacturing processes – turning, milling, grinding, and manual finishing – to ensure consistently high quality.

“Our strength lies in controlling every step of the process ourselves. This enables us to ensure perfect reproducibility – a decisive factor in our field,” Marco Müller explained. As an industrial engineer specializing in lean management, Marco Müller has shaped a corporate culture at STRUB MEDICAL that focuses on innovation and continuous development.

New challenges: titanium and precision

STRUB MEDICAL has traditionally specialized in surgical instruments made of stainless steel – from microscissors to endoscopic instruments. In 2023, the company ventured into a new field: the manufacture of delicate titanium turned parts, products of the highest complexity and precision requirements.

“This production was completely new to us. Titanium is an extremely demanding material. But with the SwissNano 7, we can achieve the stability, precision, and repeatability required for tolerances in the submicrometer range,” Marco Müller emphasized. The requirements for cleanliness, fineness, and uniformity are so high that only a machine with exceptional thermal stability and sophisticated ergonomics can meet this challenge.

STRUB MEDICAL has traditionally specialized in surgical instruments made of stainless steel – from microscissors to endoscopic instruments.

SwissNano 7: Tornos precision as the key to success

The SwissNano 7, developed for high-precision turning of workpieces up to 7 mm in diameter, marks a technological milestone for STRUB MEDICAL. Compact, energy-efficient, and ergonomic, the machine is ideal for workshops where every square meter counts. Thanks to its sophisticated design, the SwissNano 7 offers excellent accessibility: Adjustments, tool changes, and maintenance are effortless – a major advantage for operators. “What convinced us was the consistency of the results and the ease of use. Once the machine is set up, it runs for days without any deviation. Despite its compact design, it remains extremely stable and hardly heats up. That’s impressive,” Marco Müller said. In addition, its energy efficiency fits perfectly into the company’s environmental strategy: The SwissNano 7 consumes little power yet delivers consistent machining performance. This is a decisive advantage for STRUB MEDICAL, which wants to optimize its resources without compromising on quality.

Precision as a growth engine

With the SwissNano 7, STRUB MEDICAL has successfully positioned itself in a demanding, high value-added market segment while reducing energy consumption and optimizing production space. The partnership with Tornos symbolizes the combination of precision craftsmanship and state-of-the-art industrial technology. “The SwissNano 7 has enabled us to make a technological leap forward. It is a machine that inspires confidence, integrates perfectly into our production environment, and opens up new perspectives for us,” Marco Müller noted.

Precision and partnership as a recipe for success

“Our strength lies in controlling every step of the process ourselves.” - Marco Müller Managing Director, STRUB MEDICAL

STRUB MEDICAL is located in the heart of a region known worldwide for its medical technology and precision manufacturing. Penetrating such a demanding field requires manufacturing technology of the highest standard – as offered by the SwissNano 7. This decision has paid off:
STRUB MEDICAL’s expertise, combined with the precision and stability of the SwissNano, has opened up a new market segment for the company. Tornos Germany always guarantees fast access to spare parts, support from experienced application engineers, and an outstanding sales team – ideal conditions for serving our customers, including STRUB MEDICAL. STRUB MEDICAL embodies the innovative thinking that unites all Tornos partners: competence, passion, ergonomics, and precision in the service of health and mechanical perfection.

Marco Müller and Sven Martin (Tornos) in front of the SwissNano 7, at the heart of the micromachining project developed at STRUB MEDICAL.

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