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Innovation that Makes the Difference

As an innovation leader and technology expert, SCHLEIFRING has been synonymous with state-of-the-art transmission technologies for over 50 years. At the Kaufbeuren site, the employees of the family-owned company have been developing high-tech solutions that make the difference since 1997 - and are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible and beyond.

SCHLEIFRING is a pioneer in the field of transmission technology and has been using German engineering skills to create highly respected products and technologies with invaluable benefits for decades. The company's products ensure the optimal transfer of energy, electrical signals, data and media. Every day, a team of experts invests know-how and passion in the development and production of slip rings and subsystems for computer tomographs and baggage scanners as well as wind slip rings for global demand. 

Innovation that Makes the Difference

SCHLEIFRING is currently researching and developing the next generation of CT slip rings for even faster and, above all, more detailed transmission of image data in collaboration with Varex Imaging Deutschland AG and the Technical University of Munich as part of a project funded by the Bavarian Research Foundation. “The aim is not only to image clinical pictures with greater depth and accuracy and thus diagnose them faster and more accurately, but also to significantly reduce X-ray radiation,” explains Managing Director Stephan Bode. “Technologically, the challenge lies in transmitting image data at up to 320 Gbit/s in future instead of the 40 Gbit/s that is common today.”

Engineers and technicians accompany the development of all products from the initial idea through planning and realization to delivery and beyond. The reliability of the products during development and production is of the utmost importance. “Our slip rings help to save lives. Extreme care and a high level of expertise are crucial,” says plant manager Christoph Engelhard about the great responsibility that the team bears together. “We develop products that must not fail. This responsibility welds us together,” emphasizes Engelhard: ”With us, you're not just buying a product - you're buying a promise.” What this promise includes: A reliable, customized solution, high-precision quality work instead of off-the-shelf products and a customer who is not a buyer, but a development partner. “We enter into a trusting partnership with our customers that continues even after the product has been delivered,” says Engelhard.

Researchers and Developers with a Passion

Technical progress and constant further development are part of the family business's daily routine. A total of around 750 employees belong to the SCHLEIFRING family, each and every one of whom contributes to the company's global success. In order to develop and manufacture the unique designs, the experts also like to think outside the box, dare to try new things and push the boundaries of what is possible. “Making the impossible possible as a team is an exciting and fulfilling task,” says Group Manager Sascha Berwanger, emphasizing the innovative spirit and the ‘tangible sense of community’: ”We have a shared vision of developing innovative solutions. We are working on this together: We live our product.” Accordingly, the company invests a lot in its employees and the training of specialists. “We have long-standing employees who feel committed to the company and a low turnover rate,” confirms Engelhard.

Social, Sustainable, Future-Proof

The family business is characterized by respectful cooperation and social and ecological responsibility. Social commitment is a top priority at SCHLEIFRING: The company supports selected charitable projects in the region, such as the children's hospice in Munich. In order to fully exploit its great future potential, the innovation leader is constantly evolving. The plant expansion at the Kaufbeuren site was completed at the beginning of the year: with its sustainable construction concept and modern machinery, the technology specialist offers an innovative working environment. Thanks to product diversification in a wide range of application areas - be it wind, medical technology, industry or military technology - the high-tech company is moving strongly into the future.

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