About Kern

Think big. Then take care of the details.

 

The company

Kern Microtechnik GmbH has been successful worldwide with innovative products and services Made in Germany since 1962.

 

When you purchase a Kern machine, you automatically become part of the Kern family. Within the framework of this technology partnership, our experts will accompany you from the planning to the implementation of your complete production process, including the start of series production - for the life of the machine.

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Our Story

The roots go back to 1962, when the company Kern Microtechnik was founded by Kurt Kern as a precision contract manufacturer for the emerging high-tech industry. Today, the company Kern Microtechnik develops and manufactures high-precision CNC machining centres at the machine tool building Eschenlohe plant for the production of parts where the μ matters. At the Kern Murnau contract manufacturing plant, we solve the most difficult tasks in the high-end area of machining with our Kern CNC machining centres and state-of-the-art measuring technology. Quality, reliability and the constant drive to push the boundaries of what is possible are the cornerstones of our entrepreneurial activities.

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Events

Shows & Lectures

We are present for you with our machines at many large trade shows around the globe. In addition, top-class lectures are held on a regular basis. You can find all the dates here, we look forward to your registration!

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Press

Publications

Technology is put into words in leading trade magazines. Find out all about the latest developments at Kern and read the success stories of our customers in a variety of user reports and case studies.

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We build uniquely productive and precise machines for applications with the highest demands. In addition to our machine and process expertise, teamwork and the determination to find the best solution play a decisive role. "
Simon Eickholt & Sebastian Guggenmos
General Manager
“Proof of our strict focus on technology is the fact that we employ as many people in R&D as in our assembly. "
Matthias Fritz
Head Research & Development

Your career

Qualified employees are the success factor in the company. At Kern, we strive to ensure that each individual identifies with the company and builds up an emotional bond with it. In this way, we try to consistently counteract the shortage of skilled workers. 

 

Opportunities

  • Apprenticeship
  • Internships & Theses
  • Occupational Retraining
  • Vacancies

Quality and environmental management

Kern Microtechnik meets highest quality standards for all machines and processes in our company. Our goal is high efficiency and careful use of resources. Our quality management according to DIN EN ISO 9001 and environmental management according to DIN EN ISO 14001 play an important part for improving our products, processes and organisation at Kern.