What looks like a gun from Star Trek is actually a PMI device. It is a handheld machine that we can use to analyze the components of a material (Positive Material Identification). This is important as, for example, steel is not just steel. A material such as steel is always an “alloy” consisting of various components, such as iron, chromium, or nickel. The proportion of these components has a major influence on the technical properties of the material, or how well we can process it. It also has a significant impact on the scrap value. The analysis is performed by firing concentrated X-rays into a bar of raw material, a finished component, or a container of chips. The PMI device then displays a report of the proportions detected. Based on the report, we are able to determine whether the components are as ordered by the customer and specified by the raw material supplier, or whether the chips for the scrap dealer have been mixed. The device therefore enables even better quality assurance and is also used in series testing of finished components.

As a turning company, we are part of an industry that is constantly facing new technological developments and requirements. That is why we spent a lot of money last year on new machines, measuring equipment, and software, among other things. This included five new automats from Index. By purchasing a multi-spindle machine, a G-, a C-, and two ABC-machines, we have invested in state-of-the-art technologies and greater flexibility for our customers. We will continue along this path in the future, ensuring that we remain competitive.

As it is mostly the case in the Sauerland region, there is no white Christmas this year. But nature knows, how to spark joy in other ways, too. We wish you all a joyful and peaceful Christmas surrounded by your loved ones! We would like to thank our employees, customers, suppliers, and all other supporters for the year 2025, which is almost over now. We hope, that all of us together are going to have a successful new year!