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We don’t believe in hiding our light under a bushel. There’s a German expression that admonishes us to “Do good in the world, and be sure the world knows about it.” We accomplish great things for our customers, and we want our potential customers to know it! See for yourself how we have been preparing for tomorrow’s challenges in the areas of quality, engineering and service.
5-axis milling machine DMF 200 I 8
/in CNC Machining, TechnologyIn July 2022, our new 5-axis milling machine DMF 200I8 was put into operation. The traveling column machines from DMG MORI are characterized by their stability and precision, so that we decided on another milling machine from DMG MORI – and can now work even more broadly. The machine concept of the DMF 200 I […]
A new era begins!
/in in-houseGregor Kraus started his career in the company as an apprentice in August 1995. On January 30, 1999, he passed the journeyman’s examination with very good grades in the skill and knowledge test. In the practical performance competition of young craftsmen in 1999 at chamber level with the training occupation: model builder, his work was […]
Farewell to Managing Director Udo Kurtenbach
/in in-houseUdo Kurtenbach’s apprenticeship started on August 1st, 1971 and ended when he passed his exam on January 31st, 1975. After successfully passing the master craftsman’s examination in 1982, he was appointed shareholder and manager of the newly named Kurtenbach Modellbau GmbH in 1983. The company grows so that in 1989 it moves from Mitteldorf to […]
Our machine park continues to grow!
/in CNC Machining, TechnologyWe have added a new milling machine to our collection – the DMU 75 monoBLOCK! Thanks to its compact design, it takes up relatively little room but offers ample working space (X/Y/Z: 750/650/560 mm).
Christmas 2018
/in in-house, UncategorizedIt comes around every year…
We hope the holiday season brings you some moments of peace and quiet. Time to breathe easy, time for family and friends, time to slow down and relax.
DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 successfully introduced!
/in in-house, TechnologyDie Q-Politik wurde mit der Neuerstellung des QM-Handbuches auf die Anforderungen der ISO 9001:2015 erweitert und angepasst.Der Anwendungsbereich des Managementsystems und der Unternehmenskontext sind im neuen QM-Handbuch beschrieben. Aspekte der ISO 9001:2015 haben wir vollumfänglich umgesetzt.
Successful team building – by land and by sea!
/in in-house, UncategorizedKurtenbach Modellbau GmbH went on a field trip on July 20, 2018. After an opulent breakfast we took a bus to the island of Grafenwerth, where we found preparations had been made for us. First were some team games on land, namely an outdoor Parkour course. Working in groups, we mastered many challenges before building […]
MoKu on Tour
/in in-houseModellbau Kurtenbach is away on a field trip on July 20, 2018. The motto is team building. We’ll be back with a full report on July 23.
Easter 2018
/in UncategorizedWe wish you a happy Easter with a few relaxing and quiet days. We’ll be back at your service from April 3, 2018.
Move to new office building
/in in-houseJust before the year 2017 came to an end we were able to move into our newly built premises. From the ground-breaking ceremony in April 2017 to the move in December 2017, it was an exciting time for all of us. Now we can welcome our customers in a bright and modern conference room, where […]
Dear customers, dear partners and everyone who is visiting us at the moment,
/in in-house, Uncategorizedwe hope the holiday season brings you some moments of peace and quiet. Time to breathe easy, time for family and friends, time to slow down and relax. Time to say thank you. And we would like to extend our thanks to you – for our good working relationship and for exciting projects. Enjoy a […]
Siemens NX 10 CAD Training Employees
/in CAD CAM Construction, in-houseIn order to remain up-to-date in the complex field of design tasks, our members attend training sessions regularly. The latest “NX 10 CAD Basic Training” course, organized by CAE Engeneering und Service GmbH, lasted one week and provided our two employees with basic and advanced knowledge about NX and mechanical engineering.
Two new apprentices
/in in-houseThis year we were able to award two (intercultural, integrative) training positions. The two apprentices started their training period at the “Berufliche Schulen Biedenkopf” on 1 August 2017 and will finish in 2021 after three-and-a-half years as journeymen in the field of “model making with specialization in production model making.” We are pleased that our […]
Modellbau Kurtenbach has a brand new website
/in in-house, TechnologyWelcome to our brand new website. It has a fresh, clean look and features “responsive design,” which means it adapts to the device you are using, be it a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer, so you can easily access all of the site’s features. We hope you will enjoy exploring the new site architecture and […]
Additional power for optimal quality: PowerINSPECT workshop
/in CAQ Measurement Technology, in-houseNeue Power für die Qualität: PowerINSPECT Schulung Um die Computer gestützte Qualitätssicherung (CAQ) auf dem neuesten Stand zu halten, wurde mit der Anschaffung neuer Software für handgeführte Messmaschinen eine 3-tägige Schulung abgehalten.
Quality management certification achieved
/in in-houseAudits are conducted at regular intervals to ensure that all our operational processes are being handled in accordance with our quality management guidelines and determine whether additional training is necessary to guarantee optimal implementation.In November 2013, the independent certification company TÜV Hessen audited our operations and confirmed that everything is being done in compliance with […]
New trainee on the team
/in in-houseWe added an office administration trainee to our team on September 1, 2013. After all, we treat our administrative processes with the same precision we bring to our engineering tasks.
Deckel Maho: Learning from the manufacturer
/in CNC Machining, in-house, Technology, Tool makingDeckel Maho, the manufacturer of our new five-axis milling machine, came to our plant to conduct an internal training program for our employees. After the two-day workshop, four of our employees had received first-hand instruction on how to make the most of the new equipment – augmenting the company’s expertise and scope.
Our newest addition: The 5-axis processing center
/in CAD CAM Construction, in-house, Technology, Tool makingWorkshop: 2.5 D drilling and lathing
/in CNC Machining, TechnologyA field trip to Martinsried and the headquarters of Tebicon, where Gregor Kraus and Andreas Weber visited a hands-on seminar about the NC 2-axis module. Objective of the workshop: Additional skills in the field of 2.5 D boring and milling. Objective achieved.
Software seminar for optimized processes
/in in-house, TechnologyThis time, Gregor Kraus and Andreas Weber attend a Tebicon seminar to learn the concepts behind Tebis software, including how to use tools and the relevant libraries. It’s all about optimized processes.
Seminar on the CE marking
/in in-houseThis seminar on the CE marking in Bielefeld dealt with how the European product guidelines affect the construction of models, molds and prototypes. Master model maker Jürgen Lindecke attended and brought the know-how back to the company.