Markus Temming GmbH produces lightweight eyewear frames from titanium and TMi, 100 % handmade in its own manufactory in Gütersloh.
Markus Temming GmbH
Gütersloh (Isselhorst)New on Amplifa
About MARKUS T
Markus Temming GmbH (MARKUS T) designs and produces lightweight, durable eyewear frames in a manufactory in Isselhorst near Gütersloh, housed in a renovated grain distillery. Every frame is 100 % handmade; on average, 20 work steps by different hands go into each product. The frames are made from titanium and the in-house developed, patented lightweight polymer TMi, which is resistant, dimensionally stable, recyclable and hypoallergenic; the titanium alloy used is also employed in medical technology. The processes include patented in-house colouring processes (Multiple-Step-Colouring for titanium, polyamide colouring process for TMi), a patented low-stress glazing technique through the centre, and screwless hinges with nylon thread. The products are distributed via opticians and sales partners worldwide and have been awarded more than 40 times since 1999 for design and technology. Sales markets include, alongside the DACH region, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain as well as markets in Asia, Australia and South America.
- Site
- Gütersloh
- Processes
- Handcrafting of eyewear frames (100 % handcraft in the manufactory), Multiple-Step-Colouring (MSC) colouring process for titanium, Polyamide colouring process for TMi, Glazing technique (low-stress glazing through the centre), Design and development of eyewear frames, Repair and service of glasses, Extended warranty (4 years against material breakage), Repair service
- Materials
- Titanium, TMi, Polyamide, Titanium alloy (suitable for medical technology), Nylon thread, TMi (patented lightweight polymer)
- Certificates
- 4-year warranty against material breakage (after registration)
- Founded
- 1999
- Industries
- Optics/Eyewear, Eyewear frames for end customers, Medical technology (material alloy), Everyday work/safety glasses alternative
- 01
Design and development
- 02
Frame production (100 % handcraft)
- 03
In-house colouring (MSC/polyamide)
- 04
Glazing
- 05
Quality inspection
- 06
Distribution via opticians and sales partners
- 07
Repair and service
Materials & Processes
Titanium
Hypoallergenic lightweight material; the alloy used is also employed in medical technology and enables ultra-flat, narrow frames.
TMi (patented lightweight polymer)
In-house patented polymer that is resistant, dimensionally stable, recyclable, hypoallergenic and extremely lightweight.
Polyamide
Material basis of the in-house polyamide colouring process for TMi frames.
Nylon thread
Replaces tolerance-critical screws in titanium frames and enables screwless hinges.
Manufactory
Gütersloh (Isselhorst)
DEManufactory, design, administration and brand store
- Part weight / size
- up to 3.2 g frame weight
- Materials
- Titanium, TMi
- In-house colouring facilities (MSC, polyamide colouring process)
- Glazing technology
Frames & Collections
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handcrafting of eyewear frames (100 % handcraft in the manufactory)Assembly | – | – | 3.2 g (lightest frame) | – | Titanium, TMi |
| Multiple-Step-Colouring (MSC) colouring process for titaniumSurface | – | – | – | – | Titanium |
| Polyamide colouring process for TMiSurface | – | – | – | – | TMi |
| Glazing technique (low-stress glazing through the centre)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Titanium, TMi |
| Design and development of eyewear framesEngineering | – | – | – | – | Titanium, TMi |
| Repair and service of glassesAssembly | – | – | – | – | Titanium, TMi |
Additional services
Quality
Every frame is 100 % handmade in the manufactory and undergoes multiple quality inspections. Registered customers receive a four-year extended warranty against material breakage.
| Evidence | Gütersloh (Isselhorst) |
|---|---|
| 4-year warranty against material breakage (after registration) |
History
- 1999
Company founded
- 2015
DESIGN/D3 collection presented; iF gold award and red dot award
- 2016
German Design Award for the DESIGN/D3 collection