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Company Research Report: Franz Kessler GmbH



Company Overview



  • Name: Franz Kessler GmbH

  • Mission: Providing high-tech components and cutting-edge solutions for the tool machinery industry, continually evolving with customer-focused innovations.

  • Founded: 1923

  • Founder: Franz Kessler

  • Key People: Katherina Herwanger (Geschäftsführung)

  • Headquarters: Franz-Kessler-Straße 2, 88422 Bad Buchau, Germany

  • Number of Employees: Over 600

  • Revenue: No information is available

  • Known For: Franz Kessler GmbH is a market leader in the manufacturing of motorspindles and direct drive technology for machining centers, with a significant focus on innovative and efficient solutions in various high-performance applications.


Products



Motorspindles and Drive Technology


  • Product Types: Motorspindles, direct-driven fork milling heads, rotary/tilt tables, motor systems

  • Description: Modular and configurable systems designed for high precision, dynamic applications across multiple sectors.

  • Key Features:

  • Modular setup allowing for application-specific configurations

  • High precision and reliability under demanding operational conditions

  • Low maintenance with high operational flexibility


KESSLER HEAD LINE


  • Description: 2-axis heads integrated with KESSLER spindles for complex machine applications.

  • Key Features:

  • High stiffness with a compact design

  • Enhanced dynamics and precision for 5-axis machining

  • Flexible configurations suitable for various high-demand operations


Electric Drives


  • Types: Torque Motors, Synchron Motors, Asynchron Machines, Servo Motors, Linear Motors

  • Description: Customizable electrical drives designed to meet extreme demands anywhere.

  • Key Features:

  • Tailored solutions for customer-specific needs

  • High efficiency achieved through rigorous in-house testing


Recent Developments



Partnerships and Innovations


1. E-Drive for Forestry: Developed an E-drive with a torque motor outer rotor for KONRAD Forsttechnik, supporting modern forestry work in challenging terrains.
2. Gondola Transportation: Supplied torque motors for Bartholet Maschinenbau AG, enabling quiet and efficient gondola systems that transport over 2000 people per hour in the Laoshan mountain region of China.
3. Underwater Dredging: Delivered high-performance torque motors for Dredge Yard, supporting environmental protection efforts by clearing waterways.

New Features and Products


  • Medium 2AH Pro: New entry to the line-up, designed for heavy-duty machining with an S1 torque of up to 1,200 Nm.

  • Seilbahnantrieb in Le Corbier: A new ski lift with a powerful 340,000 Nm motor supports rapid and quiet transport in the French Alps.


Workforce Development


  • Apprenticeship Program: Welcomed 18 new apprentices in various technical and commercial disciplines as part of an ongoing commitment to youth development and education.


Strategic Expansion


  • Establishment of worldwide service and technology centers, ensuring high-standard local support and quick response times.

  • Continued investment in R&D and manufacturing capabilities to support new markets and advanced product lines.


This report highlights the company's ongoing commitment to technology leadership, customer collaboration, and responsive service, as shown in its diverse product offerings and innovative new developments.