Development and Innovation
Start-Up
Bereits im Jahr 1984, als Fixtest noch ein kleines Start-Up-Unternehmen mit 2 Mitarbeitern war, setzten wir neue Massstäbe auf dem Bereich der Federkontaktfertigung. Als erster Hersteller in Europa setzten wir schon damals tiefgezogene Hülsen ein, die dem Kontakt bessere Laufeigenschaften und höhere Zuverlässigkeit verleihen. Natürlich werden solche Entwicklungen schon bald vom Markt übernommen, und so ist es wichtig, stets mit Neuerungen und Detailverbesserungen ganz vorne mit dabei zu sein. Im Laufe der Jahre kamen immer wieder Neuentwicklungen hinzu - nicht immer mit grossem, messbarem Erfolg, aber immer als Grundstein für ein neues Technologiefundament. Einige solcher Innovationen waren beispielhaft: Schalt-Federkontakt mit LED-Statusanzeige für vielpolige Steckerprüpfung (patentiert), neues und elektrisch besseres Beschichtungsverfahren für Federn anstelle der Passivierung nach dem Galvanikprozess, Nano-Oberflächenbeschichtung mit selbstreinigendem Effekt für Kontaktoberflächen, neuartiges Montageverfahren für effizientere Produktion u.v.m.
Einige dieser FuE-Projekte wurden durch Innovations-Förderprogramme des Bundes unterstützt und erfolgreich zum Abschluss gebracht. Stetige Innovation ist eines unseres Kernziele, welches wir mit entsprechendem Aufwand an Zeit und Investitionen konsequent verfolgen.
Already in 1984, when Fixtest was still a small start-up company with 2 employees, we set new standards in the area of the spring contact fabrication. As the first manufacturer in Europe, we started to use deep-drawn barrels for our spring contact probes, which give the contacts better running properties and higher reliability. Of course, such developments are quickly taken over by the market, and so it is important to be always up front with innovations and improvements. Over the years we constantly added new developments - not always with a large, measurable success, but always as a foundation for a new technology era. Some examples of such innovations are: Switching Contact Probe with LED-Statusdisplay used in testing of multi-pin connectors (patent applied), new and improved coating process for springs which replaces the passivation after the electroplating process, Nano-Coating with self-cleaning effect for contact surfaces, novel assembly method for higher efficiency in the production of spring contact probes and many more.
Some of these R & D projects were supported by innovative funding programs of the federal government and successfully concluded. Continuous innovation is one of our key objectives, which we consistently pursue with the appropriate amount of time and investment.
Successful use of advanced technologies
One of our goals is: Innovation as the implementation of new ideas in a motivated team through the use of imagination, will, and modern technology in light of our environmental objectives.
Our approach is always customer-focused and will help you to achieve your goals and requirements successfully. The interaction between customer requirements and our experience and ideas could be successfully implemented in numerous projects. We maintain an open, straightforward and friendly contact with our customers, exploring new ideas and developments. Rather, this is the basis of our success and our future. The results from such projects we use for expansion of our product line and field of activities as well as for general improvements.
Cerification according to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2009
We always put emphasis on the quality of our products. Especially applications in sensitive areas like medical technology require a high standard in the quality of materials, life cycle time and reliability. The certification to ISO 9001:2008 and our quality management system ensure the quality of our products.
The attempt of our management system goals and objectives, we not only achieve, but we strive constantly to fill it with life. Certification to ISO 14001 and our environmental management system thereby assure the continued improvement of our environmental performance.
You can view our current certificates in our download section.
Memberships, Organisations, Commitment
Teradyne Support Network (TSN)
FIXTEST is a member of the Teradyne Support Network since 1993.
TSN members are approved service providers that help Teradyne's cutomers with assurance and support. With our long experience in building text fixtures and installing various testing systems, we are ready to help you here.
View our Certficate of membership in the TSN on our download page.
Regionaler Wirtschaftsförderverein Hegau e.V. (WFV Hegau)
Local Association for business development Hegau
FIXTEST is a member of the WFV Hegau.
Goal of the WFV Hegau is the improvement of the economic structures in the Hegau region by promoting local business to increase their innovational strength. The service offers are e.g. consultings, lectures or fairs as well as inexpensive business premises for young start-ups in the Innovationszentrum Engen-Welschingen (Center of innovation Engen-Welschingen).
Get more information on the website of the WFV Hegau (german).
Engener Sterntaler (Star Thaler of Engen)
The Engener Sterntaler is an additional local currency for the city of Engen. Nearly 60 local companies and shops accept the Sterntaler as a payment method for their goods. The Sterntaler is available in coins which have a value of 5 or 10 Euros and has a exchange rate to Euro of 1:1.
FIXTEST also acceptes the Sterntaler as a payment method.
Get more information on the website of the Engener Sterntaler (german).
Customer support
Would you like information on pricing, delivery times or you wish to contact directly our sales force? Our customer service department will be happy to help.
Phone +(49) 7733 5056-0
contact(at)fixtest.de
Technical Support
Do you need technical support on the selection of spring contacts and accessories, or do you have questions about certain applications? Our Technical Support team will assist you.
Phone +(49) 7733 5056-0
contact(at)fixtest.de
Information
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