{"id":2710,"date":"2023-12-07T10:14:28","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T10:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.zecha.de\/?page_id=2710"},"modified":"2025-11-12T13:50:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T13:50:54","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zecha.de\/en\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"OUR HISTORY"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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For over 60 years, ZECHA Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH has been a leader in micro-machining, stamping, and forming tools. Originally from the watchmaking industry, we offer precise special tool solutions for international industries such as medical, dental technology, automotive, and toolmaking. Discover ZECHA – where precision meets innovative solutions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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1964<\/div><\/div>
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FOUNDING BY ERWIN ZECHA<\/div>

Special carbide tools for cutting and punching applications
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1985<\/div><\/div>
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JOINING OF STEFAN ZECHA<\/div>

in the family business and establishing his own department for centerless grinding<\/p>

18 employees<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1991<\/div><\/div>
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CNC GRINDING TECHNOLOGY<\/div>

Introduction of the first CNC grinding technology<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1995<\/div><\/div>
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TAKEOVER<\/div>
Stefan Zecha takes over the family business<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1996<\/div><\/div>
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REINER KIRSCHNER JOINS<\/div>

and begins as an employee in the company. He takes over the stamping and forming department and introduces wire and sinker EDM technologies. ZECHA begins its apprenticeship program.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1999<\/div><\/div>
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INTRODUCTION OF PPS SYSTEM<\/div>

Introduction of the PPS system Abas.
Start of the Indo-German cooperation with Dagger Master Tools Limited.<\/p>

51 employees<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2000<\/div><\/div>
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EXPANSION OF CENTERLESS AND CNC GRINDING<\/div>

The building is expanded to a total of 2600 m\u00b2.<\/p>

Reiner Kirschner is appointed as Managing Partner.<\/p>

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2004<\/div><\/div>
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INTRODUCTION OF MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY<\/div>

Micro tools can be measured fully automatically, contactlessly, and with micron accuracy in 3D mode.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2006<\/div><\/div>
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LIFETIME NUMBER & 100% FINAL INSPECTION<\/div>
All tools are measured and assigned a lifetime number.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

For the first time, the sales shares of machining tools exceed those of stamping tools.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2008<\/div><\/div>
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NANO GRINDING TECHNOLOGY<\/div>

is introduced, and an SEM measuring device is invested in for comprehensive tool analysis.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2009<\/div><\/div>
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SALES EXPANSION<\/div>

in the international sector and expansion of technological sales domestically.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2014<\/div><\/div>
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50 YEARS ZECHA<\/div>
The company building is expanded to include a logistics center for the extensive catalog program.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2017<\/div><\/div>
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LASER PROCESSING<\/div>

Start of the Laser Processing Center Laser Smart 500 and development of IGUANA - introduction of the latest technology to machine ultra-hard materials such as CBN, PCD, CVD, MD, and natural diamond into the finest structures.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2017<\/div><\/div>
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ALIENTOOLS GMBH<\/div>

Founding of AlienTools GmbH as a dedicated sales organization for ZECHA dental cutters.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2019<\/div><\/div>
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ZECHA IN INDIA<\/div>

Stronger international focus in the Asian market by renaming Dagger Master Tools Limited to ZECHA PRECISION TOOLS LIMITED.<\/p>

120 employees<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2021<\/div><\/div>
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3D LASER PROCESSING<\/div>

Introduction of the latest laser technologies to process PCD.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2021<\/div><\/div>
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INNOVATION AWARD <\/div>

ZECHA\u2019s relentless focus on innovation has earned us multiple prestigious awards, including the Innovation Award from Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2023<\/div><\/div>
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TOP 100<\/div>

The Top100 Top-Innovator Award, highly respected accolades, recognizes our\u00a0 commitment to pushing the boundaries of tool technology<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2024<\/div><\/div>
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60 YEARS ZECHA<\/div>

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2025<\/div><\/div>
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ENTRY YANNIK ZECHA<\/div>

With Yannik Zecha stepping in as co-owner and managing director, the third generation now takes the helm at ZECHA<\/p>

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2025<\/div><\/div>
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USA SALES OFFICE<\/div>

Opened brand-new USA sales office to strengthen our
presence and drive growth in the American market.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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