Innovation, precision and enthusiasm is what drove Samuel Laubscher 175 years ago. He invented one of the first machines used to machine-produce turned parts. A lot has happened since then. Over the last 20 years in particular, Laubscher has invested heavily in new production buildings, machines and plants as well as in the further development of production expertise. The central impetus for our activities has remained the same: the love of precision.
Innovation, precision and enthusiasm is what drove Samuel Laubscher 175 years ago. He invented one of the first machines used to machine-produce turned parts. A lot has happened since then. Over the last 20 years in particular, Laubscher has invested heavily in new production buildings, machines and plants as well as in the further development of production expertise. The central impetus for our activities has remained the same: the love of precision.
Today we are one of the leading and largest companies in our industry in Switzerland: 240 employees, 500 machines, 22,500m2 production area, >200 million parts per year.
Four key characteristics and competencies make us stand out:
Our customers can be demanding. Since its foundation in 1846, Laubscher has been rooted in the pursuit of the highest quality and precision. In cooperation with our customers, we develop efficient manufacturing solutions that meet the highest demands. For us, reliability is the basis for good cooperation. We supply our customers with consistent quality and on the agreed dates. As a thank you, we enjoy many long-standing customer relationships – some of which have lasted over 100 years.
For years, we have delivered consistent quality in very high quantities. This is made possible by stable production processes as well as measurement and testing methods applied on a case-specific basis. We create the necessary technical conditions for stable (manufacturing) processes: new machines and systems are qualified and validated, our 26,000 measuring instruments are regularly calibrated. With statistical process controls we have an overview of the production process and can document it at any time. Nothing escapes the watchful eyes of our well-trained staff. With systematic spot checks or full inspections they guarantee that our quality meets the high demands of our customers.
Parts as small as crumbs and precision within a hair’s breadth – Laubscher is the right address for tiny dimensions. We manufacture the smallest part sizes and work to tolerances of a thousandth of a millimetre. With materials that are difficult to machine, we sound out the limits of what is possible in this field. Not only is the production itself a challenge, the handling is too. Years of experience and specially designed fixtures ensure optimum handling of the smallest parts along the production chai.
Laubscher is a strong partner for demanding precision parts and system components. Thanks to the wide range of production processes, we manufacture complex parts ready for installation. Our expertise covers much more than precision décolletage. Under one roof, we offer various production techniques, surface treatments and other downstream processes through to assembly. The interaction of our departments guarantees the highest quality in all processes and reliable delivery dates.
Whether it concerns quality, environmental protection or occupational safety – our company is consistently oriented towards process safety and continuous improvement. We attach great importance to clear rules, personal responsibility of employees and certification.
Our management system meets the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 (quality management), ISO 13485:2016 (medical devices) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management).
Systematic quality planning is already decisive in the offer and series start-up phase. Test plans, test procedures and test equipment as well as error catalogues and work instructions are defined together with the customer, thus minimizing any measurement or evaluation uncertainties.
At the start of production, the initial sample inspection (EMPB) or production part approval process (PPAP) ensures that the parts produced meet all customer requirements.
Depending on the requirements, additional quality methods such as FMEA (impact analysis), SPC (statistical process control), MSA (measurement system analysis) or PCA (process capability analysis) are used in series production. Qualification and validation processes for parts used in medical technology are standard for us.
Our goal for all customers is process-safe and error-free production.
The quality of the measuring and testing equipment is crucial to the quality of our precision parts. More than 26,000 measuring and testing devices are in use at our company. They are regularly checked and maintained in clearly defined calibration cycles in our own company or by external calibration centres.
The appropriate process is used depending on customer requirements and part specifications:
Depending on the requirements and needs, further measuring and testing methods are applied; the measuring and testing results can also be specifically reported on customer request.
We are committed to the continuous improvement of environmental performance and compliance with the law. Possible environmental impacts are continuously monitored and reduced to a minimum.
Our most important contributions to environmental protection:
The health of our employees and occupational safety are our top priority. Whether to prevent and reduce risks or to improve workplaces – we regularly invest in occupational health and safety:
Work clothing, safety shoes and protective equipment for all employees
Central oil mist extraction for a significant improvement in working conditions
State-of-the-art building services guarantee constant room temperatures all year round for optimum working and production conditions.
“Reliability and the pursuit of continuous improvement go hand in hand at Laubscher – and always in partnership. The excellent supplier evaluation every year is no coincidence.”
Supply Chain Manager
Inhalation Device Manufacturer
Creating something extraordinary requires every single individual. At Laubscher, we have many people who continue to develop themselves further. Their passion makes success possible. Our partners expand our possibilities.
Samuel Laubscher was an industrial pioneer. Because his demand for precision could not be realized by hand, the company founder constructed his own machines to produce precision turned parts. Laubscher developed the first machine used to produce watch screws in one operation. A milestone for the development of the watch industry at that time.
Opening hours
Monday – Thursday:
07.30h – 12.00h, 13.30h – 16.30h
Friday:
07.30h – 12.00h, 13.30h – 16.00h