Manufacturer of steam sterilizers, autoclaves and steam generators for medical, pharmaceutical, laboratory and industrial applications.
F. & M. Lautenschläger GmbH & Co. KG
CologneNew on Amplifa
About us
F. & M. Lautenschläger GmbH & Co. KG is a medium-sized, owner-managed manufacturer of disinfection and sterilization systems based in Cologne. Founded in 1888 by Mathias Lautenschläger, the company developed the world's first laundry sterilizer in 1887/88 and today manufactures steam sterilizers (autoclaves), steam disinfectors, clean steam generators, test sterilizers as well as full demineralization water systems for medical, laboratory, pharmaceutical and industrial applications. The systems operate with saturated steam, steam-air mixtures and hot-water sprinkling and sterilize solid, porous and liquid goods, including herbs and spices. Components such as mixed-bed ion-exchange cartridges are made of stainless steel. At the headquarters in Cologne-Rodenkirchen, development, production, service and project management are united under one roof; service, maintenance, validation and training support the systems throughout their entire life cycle. The systems are also deployed internationally, for example in hospitals.
- Site
- Cologne
- Processes
- Manufacture of steam sterilizers / autoclaves (disinfection and sterilization with steam), Steam disinfection (steam disinfection appliances / steam disinfectors), Saturated steam sterilization (saturated steam sterilizers for pharma and life science), Steam-air mixture sterilization, Hot-water sprinkling sterilization, Steam sterilization of solid, porous and liquid goods (herbs,, Validation of steam sterilization processes and processes of machine-based cleaning and, Development, modification and qualification of processes for thermal treatment,
- Materials
- Stainless steel
- Certificates
- EN ISO 13485:2016, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, EN 9100
- Founded
- 1888
- Industries
- Medicine/Hospitals, Pharma/Life Science, Laboratory, Food industry, Research institutions, Medical practices/Care facilities
- 01
Product development
- 02
Project management
- 03
Manufacturing
- 04
Quality control
- 05
Commissioning
- 06
Maintenance & service
- 07
Validation & training
Materials & Processes
Stainless steel
Material used for mixed-bed ion-exchange cartridges and pressure-resistant system components up to 10 bar.
Locations
Cologne
DEHeadquarters: development, production, service, project management
- Materials
- Stainless steel
- Steam sterilizers (MagnoCERT, ZentraCERT)
- Clean steam generators up to 350 kW / 10 bar
- Full demineralization water system Destillo d17
- Test sterilizers / resistometers
Systems & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of steam sterilizers / autoclaves (disinfection and sterilization with steam)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Steam disinfection (steam disinfection appliances / steam disinfectors)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Saturated steam sterilization (saturated steam sterilizers for pharma and life science)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Steam-air mixture sterilizationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hot-water sprinkling sterilizationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Steam sterilization of solid, porous and liquid goods (herbs,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Validation of steam sterilization processes and processes of machine-based cleaning andTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development, modification and qualification of processes for thermal treatment,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance, servicing and support of sterilization systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Water treatment / full demineralization of water (mixed-bed ion exchangers, demineralized water < 1Engineering | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Regeneration of mixed-bed ion-exchange resins (water treatment)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Training and qualification (reprocessing of medical devices, laboratory autoclaves, hospitals,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean steam generator | Lautenschläger | – | Output up to 350 kW, pressure up to 10 bar | 2020 | Cologne |
| Steam sterilizer | Lautenschläger MagnoCERT 9-6-X | – | – | – | Cologne |
| ZentraCERT sterilizer | Lautenschläger ZentraCERT 7200 | 2 | – | 2024 | Wexford General Hospital |
| Full demineralization water system | Lautenschläger Destillo d17 | – | Ø 237 mm, height 484 mm, approx. 2000 l demineralized water, pressure-resistant up to 10 bar | 2024 | Cologne |
| Test sterilizer / resistometer | Lautenschläger | – | – | – | Cologne |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
The quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001 and EN ISO 13485 has been maintained since the 1990s and is regularly audited by independent bodies. Validation of steam sterilization processes as well as of machine-based cleaning and disinfection processes is part of the service portfolio.
| Evidence | Cologne |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| EN ISO 13485:2016 | |
| ISO 14001 | |
| IATF 16949 | |
| EN 9100 |
History
- 1887/88
World's first laundry sterilizer developed by Mathias Lautenschläger
- 1888
Company founded in Berlin by Mathias Lautenschläger
- 1956
Foundation stone laid for the new company headquarters in Cologne
- 1960
Relocation of the company headquarters to Cologne by Heinrich Dennhöfer
- 1968
Start of sterilizer manufacturing in Cologne-Rodenkirchen
- 1995
Certification of the QM system according to ISO 9001
- 1996
Certification according to EN 46001 (today EN 13485); patented hollow seal and steam analyzer
- 2004
Transition to F. & M. Lautenschläger GmbH & Co. KG
- 2011
Ökoprofit label Cologne
- 2013
125 years of Lautenschläger
- 2017
Start of electrification of the passenger car fleet and commissioning of the first charging stations
- 2020
Commissioning of the PV system on the production halls; clean steam generators up to 350 kW and 10 bar
- 2022
New HMI with 21 CFR Part 11 compliant control software
- 2024
Resource-saving jacket condensate return; commissioning of 2 ZentraCERT 7200 units at Wexford General Hospital