Environment and sustainability
Energy efficiency, resource conservation, and CO2 emissions
These are buzzwords that have become a major trend in marketing. As a company with a long tradition and a forward-thinking approach, we have always been committed to quality and sustainability. For over 90 years, our guiding principle has been “Quality,” and our central mission is to develop machines that meet current requirements—whether for maximum precision, ergonomics, ease of use, or reliability.
For Fehlmann, sustainability is a key component of our corporate strategy. As an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company, Fehlmann places particular emphasis on quality, environmental awareness, and the responsible use of resources. We focus on the entire life cycle of the machine, from the initial concept to environmentally sound disposal. Energy consumption is already considered during the development phase; for example, through the use of efficient inverters for energy recovery. By participating in the Swiss-wide EnAW model for energy optimization in small and medium-sized enterprises, Fehlmann continuously works to improve energy efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions right from the production stage.
Energy consumption
is not only considered under peak load conditions; continuous consumption during setup and changeover processes is also taken into account. These aspects are key criteria in the selection of suitable technologies and drive systems.
Fehlmann machines come standard with various features designed to reduce energy consumption and operating costs. For example, the machine can be completely shut down using a simple M-code function once an NC program has finished running.
In addition, intelligent start-up and energy-saving functions enable machining tailored to specific needs: the machine can be started automatically in the morning, and an unattended warm-up of the spindle and axes can be carried out. After the defined program is completed, the machine automatically switches to energy-saving mode and automatically restarts the necessary systems at the specified time.
Conservation of resources and CO2 emissions
from the ground up. Even during the construction of the company building, criteria such as optimal building insulation and a well-thought-out window orientation for optimal temperature control and natural light were given consideration. The building was deliberately designed with multiple floors to make optimal use of the building lot. To reduce CO2 emissions, Fehlmann makes a significant contribution through its high degree of in-house manufacturing and its centralized production location, as this minimizes transportation distances.
The list of measures is extensive and demonstrates that genuine energy, environmental, and resource conservation does not apply only to the finished machine, but begins much earlier.
