Manufacturing of surgical instruments for cardiac and neurosurgery as an OEM specialist since 1921
Max Hauser Süddeutsche Chirurgiemechanik GmbH
Tuttlingen · Kolbingen · WeißenfelsNew on Amplifa
Surgical Mechanics from Tuttlingen since 1921
Max Hauser Süddeutsche Chirurgiemechanik GmbH is an OEM specialist for the development and manufacturing of surgical instruments for cardiac, neuro, and thoracic surgery. The company supports customer ideas from sketch through prototypes to series production, aided by CAD, CAM, 3D printing, and CNC prototype manufacturing. Machining includes CNC turning and milling centers, 5-axis machining, wire EDM, automated manufacturing with handling and grinding robots, as well as UDI-compliant laser marking with ultrafast laser. Stainless surgical steels, titanium, an exclusive aluminum special alloy produced according to Hauser specifications, high-strength plastics, and hard metals are processed. The portfolio includes retractors and clamps, wound spreaders, forceps, bone clamps, needle holders with hard metal inserts, VATS instruments, and endoscopes with working channels. The family-owned company, founded in Tuttlingen in 1921, manufactures at the locations in Tuttlingen, Kolbingen, and Weißenfels, and supplies customers worldwide.
- Site
- Tuttlingen
- Processes
- Machining (CNC Turning and Milling), Wire EDM, 5-Axis Machining, Grinding (Flexible Grinding Robot Cell), Automated Manufacturing with Handling Robot at CNC Machining Center, Machining and Assembly of Surgical Instruments, Laser Marking (UDI Compliant, Ultrafast Laser Marking Station), Biocompatible Surface Coating (technical or decorative)
- Materials
- Stainless Surgical Steels, Titanium, High-Strength Plastics, Aluminum Special Alloy (exclusively according to Hauser specification), Hard Metal (Needle Holder Inserts), Stainless Steel (Clamps), Aluminum Special Alloy (according to Hauser specification), Hard Metal
- Certificates
- ISO 13485, EC-Certificate (Annex II, MDD 93/42/EEC), ISO 9001, CE (Annex II, MDD 93/42/EEC)
- Founded
- 1921
- Industries
- Medical Technology, Surgical Instruments (Cardiac, Neuro, Thoracic Surgery), OEM Manufacturing, Precision Engineering, Medical Technology / Surgical Instruments (Cardiac, Neuro, Thoracic Surgery), Machining
- 01
Development Service (CAD, CAM, 3D Printing)
- 02
Prototype Manufacturing (CNC, 3D Printing)
- 03
Machining (CNC Turning, Milling, 5-Axis, Wire EDM, Grinding)
- 04
Laser Marking (UDI Compliant)
- 05
Biocompatible Surface Coating
- 06
Assembly
- 07
Labeling and Packaging
- 08
Maintenance and Repair Service
Materials and Processes
Stainless Surgical Steels
Basic material for surgical instruments such as clamps, forceps, and needle holders.
Titanium
Material for retractors and clamps for cardiac and neurosurgery.
Aluminum Special Alloy (according to Hauser specification)
Material exclusively manufactured according to Hauser specification for Alu-rib retractors.
High-Strength Plastics
Used for retractors and instrument components.
Hard Metal
Inserts for needle holders with various jaw shapes.
Locations
Tuttlingen
DEHeadquarters, Business, and Production Premises
- Materials
- Stainless steel, Titanium, Aluminum, Plastic
- Ultrafast Laser Marking Station
- Flexible Grinding Robot Cell
- 3D Printer (Prototype Manufacturing)
Kolbingen
DEProduction Site (Component Manufacturing)
Weißenfels
DEProduction (Hauser Benchmark Factory GmbH & Co. KG, Machining)
- Materials
- Stainless steel, Titanium, Aluminum
- CNC Turning Centers
- CNC Milling Centers
- 5-Axis Machining Center
- Milling Center with Automated Loading and Unloading
- Wire EDM Machines
- Flexible Handling Robot at CNC Machining Center
Components and Instruments
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machining (CNC Turning and Milling)Machining | – | – | – | – | stainless surgical steels, titanium, special aluminum, high-strength plastics |
| Wire EDMMachining | – | – | – | – | stainless surgical steels, titanium, special aluminum |
| 5-Axis MachiningMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Grinding (Flexible Grinding Robot Cell)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automated Manufacturing with Handling Robot at CNC Machining CenterMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machining and Assembly of Surgical InstrumentsAssembly | – | – | – | – | stainless surgical steels, titanium, special aluminum, high-strength plastics |
| Laser Marking (UDI Compliant, Ultrafast Laser Marking Station)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biocompatible Surface Coating (technical or decorative)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Labeling and PackagingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prototype Manufacturing with 3D Printing, CAD, CAM, and CNC TechnologiesAdditive | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development Service (from Sketch to Series Production)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Instrument Maintenance Service (Inspection, Repair, Refurbishment)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing of Surgical Instruments: Retractors/Clamps, Wound Spreaders, Forceps, Bone ClampsAssembly | – | – | – | – | aluminum special alloy, titanium, stainless steel, hard metal |
10 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC Turning Center | – | – | – | – | Hauser Benchmark Factory GmbH & Co. KG, Weißenfels |
| CNC Milling Center | – | – | – | – | Hauser Benchmark Factory GmbH & Co. KG, Weißenfels |
| Wire EDM Machine | – | – | – | – | Hauser Benchmark Factory GmbH & Co. KG, Weißenfels |
| Milling Center with Automated Loading and Unloading | – | 1 | – | 2020 | Hauser Benchmark Factory GmbH & Co. KG, Weißenfels |
| Milling Center | – | 2 | – | 2022 | Hauser Benchmark Factory GmbH & Co. KG, Weißenfels |
| 5-Axis Machining Center | – | 1 | – | 2023 | Hauser Benchmark Factory GmbH & Co. KG, Weißenfels |
| Flexible Handling Robot at CNC Machining Center | – | – | – | 2016 | – |
| Flexible Grinding Robot Cell | – | – | – | 2019 | – |
| Ultrafast Laser Marking Station (Laser Marking System) | – | – | – | 2019 | – |
| 3D Printer (Prototype Manufacturing) | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Our quality management complies with EN ISO 13485; the obligation for quality begins with every single employee. In the EC certificate (Annex II, MDD 93/42/EEC), retractors, clamps, and endoscopes are classified as Class IIa.
| Evidence | Tuttlingen | Kolbingen |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 13485 | ||
| ISO 9001 | ||
| CE (Annex II, MDD 93/42/EEC) |
Company History
- 1921
Founding of Süddeutsche Chirurgie Mechanik GmbH by Friedrich Wilhelm and Marie Hauser; manufacturing of instruments for thoracic and lung surgery
- 1938
Transfer to son Max Hauser
- 1959
Transfer to daughter or her husband Wolfgang Schwarzwälder
- 1971
50th anniversary; sole manufacturer of aluminum rib clamps for cardiac and pulmonary surgery, export to all countries of the world
- 1989
Rebranding to Max Hauser Süddeutsche Chirurgiemechanik GmbH
- 1990
Relocation to Kettelerstrasse in Tuttlingen
- 1997
Walter Rehm becomes managing partner; introduction of ISO 9001
- 2001
Acquisition of Hetzel GmbH, wound spreader product group
- 2005
Founding of Hauser Benchmark Factory GmbH & Co. KG in Weißenfels with 1,250 m² production area
- 2007
Certification according to ISO 13485
- 2014
Relocation to Föhrenstrasse 33 in Tuttlingen
- 2016
First automation project with a handling robot at a CNC machining center in series
- 2018
Takeover of Stephan Schilling GmbH, clamp product group; portfolio of over 4000 items
- 2019
Grinding robot cell, VATS instrument line, and ultrafast laser marking station in series
- 2020
Capacity expansion in Weißenfels through a milling center with automated loading and unloading
- 2021
100th company anniversary; generational change to Matthias and Sebastian Rehm
- 2022
Two new milling centers; introduction of SolidCAM with iMachining
- 2023
First 5-axis machining center; relocation to Im Mittleren Ösch 4, Tuttlingen
- 2024
Acquisition and integration of inventory and employees of Johann Deufel GmbH