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The Pikatron Group
Our offer
Our mission statement
Our philosophy
Quality & sustainability
Our locations
Our Brands
Our history
Customer references
News
Press releases

Our company

Customer-specific power electronics from a single source.

The Pikatron Group

The Pikatron Group is not a loose collection of companies or brands, but a powerful team of colleagues spread across different locations. We operate in the field of customer-specific power electronics and offer our customers every support from the component to the system.

We are not a development service provider, but cooperate with you to develop smart solutions in order to manufacture these components, assemblies, devices, systems or installations in our own facilities. However, we are also happy to manufacture the products developed by you or third parties as an extended workbench for you.

Product range

Customer-specific solutions from a single source: components, assemblies, devices and systems.

Services

All services from a single source: development, production, testing, logistics and service.

Quantities

Required quantities on the desired date: samples, individual pieces, small series and large series.

Dimensions

Micro to mega in many dimensions: Dimensions, powers, voltages, currents, ...

The Pikatron Group at a glance

Founded in 1974 in Usingen | family-run group of companies | Strategic corporate planning and future-oriented staff development | Customer-specific solutions for complex and standard-compliant winding goods, electromagnetic assemblies and intelligent power electronics | Locations in Germany and Europe | long-standing, local and reliable supply chains | highest quality and reliability - DIN EN ISO 9001 certification | Transparent communication – competent contacts | fast, flexible and customer-oriented | High level of technical know-how | short development times and fast sampling | computer-aided design and simulation | Lean flow production – "One-Piece-Flow" | latest manufacturing technologies | piece- and day-to-day production and delivery – "just-in-time" | High level of reliability due to constantly growing locations | Customer-specific logistics connections – e.g. Kanban | Close cooperation with universities | Product Approval Support | Comprehensive design-to-cost activities | Continuous improvement efforts – CIP | reliable and long-term partner | very large customer base and wide range of applications | energy-efficient products | responsible use of energy and raw material resources  - DIN EN ISO 50001 certification | Appreciative corporate culture

Your advantages

... as a developer

  • Short development times - even for devices
  • Extensive development support
  • Fast sampling - even of devices
  • Selection of durable, suitable materials
  • Safe and standard-compliant developments
  • Product support throughout the entire cycle
  • Support with approval (UL, VDE, ...)
  • Know-how in a wide range of applications
  • Design that conserves resources as much as possible
  • Personally reachable contact person

... as a purchaser

  • High-quality products
  • Development and production or pure contract manufacturing
  • Reliable coverage of demand through delivery reliability
  • Largely local and stable supply chains
  • High adherence to delivery dates, even in times of crisis
  • Good value for money
  • Personal contact with our order center
  • Attractive accompanying logistics services
  • Development and production under one roof
  • Sustainability strategy with concrete goals
  • Obsolescence management with design changes
  • One creditor for all brands: Pikatron GmbH

... as a quality management representative

  • Screening of new materials and technologies
  • Use of sustainable materials
  • Quality assurance of production
  • Certification according to DIN EN 9001:2015
  • Certification according to DIN EN 50001:2018
  • Following DIN EN 9100:2018
  • One IMS across all locations
  • One ERP system across all locations
  • Audits by appointment
  • Quality assurance for the sake of quality

You have the choice: We would like to start our cooperation with ...

... your first idea

You have an exciting idea - for example, weed removal with high voltage - and we take care of the technical implementation. Development and production from a single source.

... a development

If you need a customized product, we will examine your requirements together and develop and manufacture the solution for your task.

... a contract manufacturing

Do you have a finished set of drawings and are looking for a contract manufacturer for wound goods, EMC filters or devices? We are happy to help you with production, even without prior development.

... a catalog product

You need a catalog product from our power electronics portfolio: UL transformers, UL EMC filters, brake choppers or frequency converters. Please feel free to contact us for customizations to these products.

Whether it's products we've developed ourselves or contract manufacturing for you: We'll make design-to-cost suggestions to you during the product's life cycle and try to optimize the products together with you in order to conserve resources and keep your products in line with the market. What we don't do: We don't carry out pure contract development because our business model primarily involves manufacturing in Germany and the Czech Republic.

Our mission statement

The future-oriented Pikatron Group is the market leader for small series with high technical know-how for customer-specific solutions in the field of power electronics - from components to systems.

With 50 years of experience, our motivated and solution-oriented team develops and manufactures innovative products at independent, interconnected locations in Europe and delivers worldwide.

We are characterized by high quality, flexibility and expertise. As a reliable partner, we always find clever and tailor-made solutions for our customers.

Our colleagues are our greatest asset. With us, everyone gets a chance, regardless of formal qualifications, age and gender.

We stand for a lived culture of appreciation, fairness, loyalty, respect, equality, transparency and a flat hierarchy. Ideas for improvement are welcome and contribute to our mutual success.

As a member of the UN Global Compact, we have set ourselves the goal of being climate-neutral by 2039. That is why we are constantly on the way to conserving resources and streamlining processes.

We offer secure jobs, good opportunities for advancement, in-house and external training and further education, health promotion, company pension schemes, performance-related pay and extensive employee benefits.

As a family-friendly company, we value flexible working hours and do not employ shift work.

We support fire and rescue services, as well as sports, cultural and social clubs, primarily in the regions where we are located. We also organize fundraising campaigns in current crises.

Our team is characterized by commitment, flexibility, independence, quality and a sense of responsibility. Openness to new things, thinking outside the box and respectful interaction are a matter of course for us.

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Our philosophy

The Pikatron Group offers you solutions for your problem in the field of inductive components, devices and systems from a single source - either as a complete package (development, production, logistics & service) or individual aspects from the areas of development, production and service.

Development

Our engineers and technicians support you with appropriate Know-how during the development, adjusting every device and motor individually to your customer needs. Proficient and experienced colleagues guarantee for high quality workmanship und long shelf life.

Customer proximity combined with high service quality is what sets us apart. We will be on site after 48 hours at the latest, no matter where you need us. Our aim is to solve your task quickly and competently.

According to your requirements, we qualify the system or device. We support you with the necessary approvals and also provide the necessary documentation: from the device description to the operating instructions.

Lean-production

We are supported on the way to "lean manufacturing" and the elimination of "Muda" by the inventors of the "Kaizen methods" - by Japanese people who helped shape the construction of the "Toyota Production System" - and accompanied with regular workshops.

Our goal is to reduce the order lead time, from your order to delivery, to pure manufacturing time while eliminating any waste.

This means that we can deliver much faster and you will receive the ordered quantity exactly on your desired date. Lean manufacturing reduces inventory, we do not store finished parts and semi-finished parts have an extremely short dwell time in operation. This cost advantage increases our competitiveness and reduces your purchase price.

Kanban/ Just-In-Time

We deliver our products in the "Kanban" process "Just in Time" exactly when you need it and exactly the required quantity of the ordered parts. And this at no extra cost to you.

  • We deliver in the »Kanban« process exactly at the time of your needs
  • We will supply you with the quantity you need at that time
  • We deliver to your line, if desired also in complete sets

Line production/ flow production

Following the way to "One Piece Flow" production consequently, we do not manufacture in departures (winding in the winding shop, assembling in assembly), but work hand in hand exactly in the order that the value stream flow specifies.

  • We reduce the lead time to pure production time
  • We react quickly to fluctuating customer needs
  • We offer consistent quality from the very first piece

100% Made in Europe

Even in the Corona pandemic and in the pre-material crisis, the Pikatron Group, as a German developer and manufacturer of customer-specific power electronics, is fully able to deliver and available for you. This is not at least due to our long-standing and reliable raw material suppliers, whose focus is on quality, flexibility and reliability, just like ours.

We have made a conscious decision not only to develop in Germany, but also to manufacture at our five locations in Germany. We are supported by our location in the Czech Republic.

Pikatron Group - 100% Made in Europe. Your partner even in a worldwide crisis.

Quality & sustainability

In the Pikatron Group we pursue quality-oriented management and responsible leading of our company. Customer satisfaction, sustainability and quality are top corporate goals. With our quality- and sustainability policy, the processes, products and services we not only want to know and understand our customers interests but work with you to create the basis for long-term and sustainable success.

Integrated Management System - Quality & Energy

The Pikatron Group relies on matrix certification of all locations according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015. Our basis for high quality standards and resource-saving production is a consequent innovation management and our employees' willingsness for continuous improvement. For a cost-efficient implementation of your requirements, we pursue lean principles with zero-defect production and manufacture in a "one-piece-flow". We offer regular training for our colleagues to qualify them, for an instance to IPC-A-610 specialists and coaches, to grant well-founded self-testing and to meet our high quality criteria.

As a trusted partner, we actively work with our customers and suppliers on a daily basis to optimize our products, supply chains, production and organizational processes. In doing so, we offer a high degree of flexibility, excellent adherence to delivery dates, long-term spare parts supply and technical advice tailored to your needs.

Since 2024, the Pikatron Group has also been certified to DIN EN ISO 50001:2018. This certification underlines our commitment to efficient energy management and the responsible use of resources. By implementing a sustainable energy management system, we are actively working to reduce our energy consumption and minimise our environmental impact. The ISO 50001:2018 certification is an important milestone on our path to greater sustainability and contributes to increasing energy efficiency throughout the company. Our thanks go to all our employees, whose commitment and support have made this success possible.

The current DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and DIN EN ISO 50001:2018 certificates can be found in the Downloads section under Certificates.

Sustainability

For us sustainability is a central part of responsible company leading. We confess to the 17 goals of the United Nations for sustainable development, especially to the goals of the biosphere as well as to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and the greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045. Our entrepreneurial activity is not only based on applicable international law and recognized standards but also based on principles and benchmarks of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. We also report on our sustainability endeavours based on the 20 criteria of the German Sustainability Code.

For decades, we are dealing successfully with the topic sustainability and evolved to an energy-efficient flagship company. Therefore, we already contribute significantly to achieve the environmental goals proclaimed by the European Union.

Climate protection: We prosecute an active energy monitoring and heat recovery, purchase 100% green electricity in conjunction with 400 kWp photovoltaic systems, use daylight and presence-dependent LED lighting and electrify operational mobility.

Circular economy: We avoid and recycle active waste materials, use recycled products and guarantee the take-back of old products.

Biodiversity: We offer various nesting opportunities for birds and wild bees on our premises, have created several flower strips and are actively involved in tree care.

By substituting and reducing pollutants and irrigating by means of our own cistern, we pursue the goals of climate change adaptation, the sustainable use of water resources and the prevention of environmental pollution. Just as important as sustainability in our own company is our contribution to an ecologically sustainable transformation of our economies and societies, which we make possible with our customer-specific products in the field of power electronics. We supply components, devices and systems as core components of the energy transition and sustainable mobility. Our product portfolio includes components for wind power, photovoltaics, hydropower, decentralized energy grids, electromobility, rail and battery technology.

Our locations

Pikatron was founded in Usingen in the Taunus. Even today, the largest location is the headquarters of the Pikatron Group in Usingen. The other five locations have been created through acquisitions and start-ups in the course of our history. And since the people behind these products are ultimately decisive for smart products of high quality, we give these people a workplace close to their places of residence.

The Pikatron Group currently operates five locations in Germany (Usingen, Rasdorf, Wuppertal, Lauchringen and Amt Creuzburg) and one overseas production facility in the Czech Republic (Pisek). Our locations are very closely networked with each other, which guarantees an extremely high level of reliability for our customers.

 

Headquater Usingen

Pikatron GmbH
Raiffeisenstraße 10, 61250 Usingen

+49 6081-583-0, info@pikatron.de

Location Amt Creuzburg

trafowerk Creuzburg
Branch of Pikatron GmbH
Bahnhofstraße 84, 99831 Amt Creuzburg

+49 36926-944-0, info@trafowerk-creuzburg.de

Location Haan (formerly Wuppertal)

tesch emc
Branch of Pikatron GmbH
Bergische Straße 16, 42781 Haan

+49 202 429264 0, info@tesch-emc.de

Location Rasdorf

Establishment of Pikatron GmbH
In der Vockenbach 3, 36169 Rasdorf

+49 6651 919582, info@pikatron.de

Location Lauchringen

habermann trafo
Branch of Pikatron GmbH
Siemensstraße 10, 79787 Lauchringen

+49 7741 6800 0, info@habermann-trafo.de

Location Písek

Pikatron CZ s.r.o.
Dukelská 423, 397 01 Písek

Our Brands

Our six strong brands sort out our broad product portfolio in the field of customer-specific power electronics to our customers. In addition, there is a long and successful history behind each of our brands, which stands for the quality and long-term availability of our products. This is exactly what defines us as the Pikatron Group.

For the sake of a better overview, we have merged our previous individual websites per brand into one large group website. This makes it even easier for you to get an overview of the entire portfolio of the Pikatron Group. However, the brands are still accessible in the form of microsites via the well-known domains, which then refer to the new page www.pikatron-gruppe.de.

pikatron

  • HV transformers
  • Safety transformers
  • Coils & chokes
  • (Audio) Transformer
  • High-frequency converters
  • Current & Instrument Transformers
  • Magnetic sensors
  • Antennas & RFID
  • ...

www.pikatron.de

trafowerk Creuzburg

  • PCB transformers
  • Mains transformers
  • Toroidal transformers
  • Toroidal chokes
  • Isolation transformers
  • Switching power supply converter
  • Bonding varnish coils
  • Inrush current limiter
  • ...

www.trafowerk-creuzburg.de

tesch EMC

  • Mains filter
  • DC mains filter
  • Feed-through capacitors
  • Feed-through filter
  • Output filter
  • Signal Filters
  • Cabin mesh filter
  • Sinoidal filter
  • ...

www.tesch-emc.de

tae Antriebstechnik

  • Universal converters
  • Thyristor regulator
  • Brake chopper
  • (A-) Synchronous motors
  • Cool-torque motors
  • Magnetic actuators
  • Control cabinet construction
  • Regenerative units
  • ...

www.tae-antriebstechnik.de

tesema Leistungselektronik

  • High-voltage sources
  • High-current sources
  • Power Sources
  • Wireless power transfer
  • AC/AC converter
  • DC/DC converters
  • AC/DC converters
  • DC/AC converters
  • ...

www.tesema.de

habermann Trafo

  • Power transformers
  • Control transformers
  • Enclosure transformers
  • Power chokes
  • Power transformer
  • Power supply units
  • Single/three-phase transformers
  • One-phase/three-phase power supplies
  • ...

www.habermann-trafo.de

Our history

The Pikatron Group's successful history starts with our founder Jürgen Klein's innovative spirit and is always coined by continuous development of our brands, locations, processes, machines and products.

2024

50 Jahre Pikatron

50 years of Pikatron Group

2023

Relocation of tesch EMC from Wuppertal to Haan

2023

Extention of the maufacture in Rasdorf

2022

Extention of the manufacture in Pisek

2020

Acquisition of Habermann Trafo in Lauchringen

2017

Introduction of the new brand Tesema power electronics

2017

Relocation of Pikatron CZ s.r.o. within Pisek

2015

New corporate design for the Pikatron Group

2014

40 years Pikatron - innovation & expertise

2014

Relocation of TAE propulsion technology to Usingen

2013

Acquisition of the extension building in Usingen

2011

Purchase of TAE propulsion technology in Wehrheim

2009

Purchase of tesch emc in Wuppertal

2007

Relocation of Pikatron CZ s.r.o to Pisek

2005

Founding of Pikatron CZ s. r. o. in Putim

2001

Occupation of the new company headquaters in Usingen

2000

Extention of Trafowerk in Creuzburg

1994

Conversion of the olf Trafowerk in Creuzburg

1992

Occupation of the new Trafowerk construction in Creuzburg

1990

Purchase of Trafowerk in Creuzburg

1986

Relocation of the branch office within Rasdorf

1986

Extention building in the Achtzehnmorgenweg in Usingen

1980

Occupation of the new construction in the Achtzehnmorgenweg in Usingen

1979

Founding of the branch office in Rasdorf

1974

Founding as Feinwerktechnik Usingen GmbH & Co. Pikatron KG

Customer references

In the following, you will find a selction of companies that are customers of the Pikatron Group already. We can look back on a long, successful cooperation based on partnership. Particularly, we appreciate the open and honest way of dealing and communicating with our customers. Therefore, we would like to thank you and look forward to continuing to support you as a reliable partner in the future and to realize new projects together.

News

Trainee internship in Sweden

Our trainee Lea Sturm is currently spending two weeks with the KAMIC Group in Sweden as part of the Erasmus+ 2025 program – with stops in Gothenburg, Stockholm, and Karlstad.
There, she is gaining exciting insights into international work processes, deepening her professional knowledge, and simultaneously broadening her horizons in a new cultural environment. A special highlight: the close collaboration with our long-standing client KAMIC, who made this exchange possible.
A heartfelt thank you to Jonas Eriksson and his team, who welcomed Lea so warmly and took such great care of her!
We are proud of Lea's commitment and delighted that she is able to have this enriching experience.

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Today is VDI Engineers' Day

What exactly is an engineer?
Quite simply: someone who turns an idea into a functioning technical solution – usually with lots of coffee and even more patience.
There are so many types of engineers: from mechanical and electrical engineering to software development, civil engineering, environmental engineering, and much more. Everyone contributes their own specialized expertise to make our world a little better, safer, and more innovative.
Thank you to all the engineers here and out there who develop creative solutions every day, solutions that are sometimes so ingenious they're hard to believe – except, of course, when you created them yourself.
You are the true magicians behind the scenes!

PCIM 2025 - We were there

Many thanks to all visitors, customers, and suppliers who visited our booth at PCIM 2025.
We greatly appreciate the numerous constructive discussions and lively exchanges.

It was great to make so many interesting contacts and shape the future of innovation together.

We look forward to continuing our collaboration and seeing you again next year.

Your Pikatron Group team

Manual work meets high-tech at Pikatron

In our production, traditional craftsmanship and pioneering technology merge to create high-performance electronics “Made in Germany”. Our products are used in aircraft, ships, renewable energies and medical devices, among other things.
The article in the current IHK Economic Forum shows how we are shaping change with a spirit of innovation, responsibility and an open corporate culture - while always keeping the focus on people.

https://www.ihk-hessen-innovativ.de/magazin/handarbeit-trifft-hightech

“For us, Working 4.0 means making life easier for our employees in precisely those areas where modern tools and lean structures can provide effective support.”
(Matthias Staab, Managing Director)

Happy Easter from the Pikatron Group

In the midst of spring, not only does nature awaken to new life – we too look to the future full of energy and optimism.

The Pikatron Group wishes you, your families, and colleagues a happy, colorful, and relaxing Easter. May the holidays give you time for peace, joy, and beautiful moments with your loved ones.

Thank you for your trust – we look forward to our shared future!

Your Pikatron Group team

Pikatron Workshop at EMC Defence Hub

At the invitation of our Tesch customer ASTAT, which works closely with the Polish defense industry, our two colleagues from development (Dr. Mezmur Asressahegn and Mr. Andreas Blex) traveled to Poland and gave a presentation at the EMC Defence Hub, a joint project of the CTM Gdynia Research and Development Center and ASTAT, which combines shared knowledge, experience, and advanced research facilities.
The event was aimed at defense industry experts and took place at the premises of one of Europe's largest defense companies, PGZ-CTM in the city of Gdynia. In addition to introducing the Pikatron Group, the presentation focused on Tesch products in detail, which some participants were already familiar with. This insight into the capabilities of the Pikatron Group generated great interest, and numerous questions were answered.

Girls’ Day 2025 at Pikatron – Experience technology up close

Today we had a fantastic opportunity to inspire young talents for the world of mechatronics. At Girls' Day 2025, schoolgirls tried their hand at soldering and skillfully soldered LED hearts onto circuit boards. A creative introduction to the fascinating world of electronics and mechanics.

With full concentration and enthusiasm, the participants experienced how exciting technical careers can be – and perhaps took the first steps toward their professional future. We at Pikatron GmbH are proud to give the skilled workers of tomorrow a practical insight into the profession of mechatronics engineer. Thank you to all the girls for their curiosity and dedication – and to our team of two annual interns who made this day possible! We're already looking forward to next year.

Aid Mubarak!

We wish everyone celebrating the end of the fasting month today a blessed and peaceful Eid al-Fitr.
May this day be filled with joy, fellowship, and gratitude. We hope you enjoy the time with your family and friends to the fullest.

Eid Mubarak – عيد مبارك
Your Pikatron Team

Girls' Day 2025 at Pikatron

On April 3, 2025, we will open our doors to girls interested in technology and mechatronics. This special day offers the opportunity to gain exciting insights into the world of mechatronics and learn about the diverse career opportunities in this field. Our dedicated employees are available to share their knowledge and answer any questions. We want to encourage girls to discover and nurture their passion for technology.

Be there and experience a day full of inspiration, creativity, and new perspectives. We look forward to seeing you!

Applications and inquiries to bewerbung@pikatron.de

Welcome visit to Pikatron in Usingen

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming our Mayor of Usinger Steffen Wernard, the economic development officer Ute Harmel and the head of the human resources department Sebastian Knull.

As part of this annual visit, we discussed current topics and the situation of our company.
It was a productive conversation that covered important aspects of the collaboration between the city and our company.
We are proud of the excellent partnership we have with the city of Usingen and look forward to working together on the further development of our region.

Together we shape the future!

Updated purchasing conditions

Pikatron GmbH has updated its purchasing conditions from March 2025 to offer you even better service and an optimized purchasing experience.

https://www.pikatron-gruppe.de/downloads

We are available to provide you with detailed information and any questions you may have at any time. Thank you for your trust in Pikatron GmbH.

Helau to everyone!

We also celebrated the fifth season in style at the Pikatron Group! Our employees presented themselves in colorful costumes, laughed and had a great time together. It was great to see how much joy and creativity there is in our team!

We wish all fools a happy and unforgettable carnival weekend! Don't let your good mood be spoiled and enjoy the foolish days to the fullest!

Your Pikatron team

Best-of-Processing 2025 – We’re there

On March 20, 2025, the Pikatron Group will be an exhibitor in Mönchengladbach at the R&D in-house exhibition, a specialist exhibition for the process industry: Best-of-Processing 2025

The “Best of Processing” symposium is an in-house exhibition run by the R&D + Monforts Machine Tools group, at which companies from the process industry present themselves. This is accompanied by all-day lecture series on the focus of industrial control technology, mechanical engineering and electronics production.

We warmly invite you to visit us at our stand. You can find us in the basement, room S2, Hocksteiner Weg 87 -95.
Get your free entry ticket now at: https://bestofprocessing.ticket.io/767mf44c/

We look forward to seeing you!

Your Pikatron Group team

We train – your chance at the Pikatron Group in Usingen!

Are you interested in technology and business? Then you have come to the right place! The Pikatron Group offers you the opportunity to start an exciting apprenticeship as a mechatronics engineer (m/f/d) or industrial clerk (m/f/d).
Benefit from a sound training in an innovative and future-oriented company that not only provides you with valuable technical knowledge, but also offers numerous development opportunities for your professional future.
What you can expect:
Mechatronics engineer: You will learn everything about machines, electronic systems and their maintenance - a perfect mix of technology and practice!
Industrial clerk: You will gain insights into operational procedures, commercial processes and management - the ideal start to a career in the business field!
Join our team!
Send us your application and become part of the Pikatron Group. We look forward to getting to know you!
Applications are welcome to: bewerbung@pikatron.de

Exciting exchange with students from TU Darmstadt

Last Thursday we were able to welcome 15 students and scientific staff from the Institute for Power Electronics and Control of Drives course at TU Darmstadt.
The students were able to gain valuable practical insights from exciting presentations about power electronics and our components business. We then went straight into production, where questions were asked and discussed about numerous components.
Thank you for your visit – we look forward to further exchange!

The election is coming - every vote counts!

Freedom and democracy are cornerstones of our society that must be protected and promoted. At Pikatron GmbH we firmly believe that every vote counts and that active participation in elections is an important contribution to shaping our future.

We would like to encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote and take part in democratic processes. Every election is an opportunity to have an impact and represent the values ​​that are important to us.

Let us work together for a strong, diverse and democratic society! Go vote and help shape the future!

Fire department tests Pikatron fire alarm system

On January 29th, the Merzhausen Volunteer Fire Department visited us to test how to handle an operation when the fire alarm system was triggered. Our fire protection officer Jürgen Zipser accompanied the visit and answered all open questions from the 12 emergency services present.

Congratulations!

We congratulate our trainee, Aaron Bühner, on completing his mechatronics training and are pleased that he will continue to be part of the Pikatron Group with the know-how he has learned.
Here’s to many more exciting challenges and successes!

A quarter of a century at Pikatron

We congratulate Mr. Ralph Krüger on his 25th anniversary at Pikatron. 
During these 25 years, Mr. Krüger has not only mastered countless challenges, but has also worked through all departments and gained valuable experience in the process. His extensive knowledge and versatility enrich our company. We are grateful for his commitment and loyalty. We look forward to many more years of collaboration and mutual growth.
Congratulations on this impressive milestone!

Happy New Year 2025!

We wish you and your families a successful start to 2025 with good health, happiness and beautiful moments! In keeping with the beginning of the year, there is also an important change in the Pikatron Group: Our technical management is being transferred to new hands. Mr. Dr. After three successful decades, Henschke is saying goodbye to this position and handing over the scepter to his successor, Dr. Smart.
We thank Dr. Henschke would like to thank him for his commitment and successful work. At the same time, we look forward to Dr. Smart and are convinced that he will further advance our company with fresh enthusiasm and specialist knowledge.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The Pikatron Group team wishes you and your loved ones a peaceful Christmas full of joy and relaxation. We would like to thank you for your trust and cooperation over the past year. "The future belongs to those who believe in the truth of their dreams." [Eleanor Roosevelt]

Please note that our company will be closed over the New Year from December 23, 2024 to January 3, 2025 (at the Lauchringen location until January 6, 2025 inclusive). After that, we will be happy to be there for you again.

Your Pikatron team

Career information day in Oberursel

At the beginning of December we had the great opportunity to take part in the in-school career information day at the Feldbergschule Oberursel. The aim is to give the graduating students better information about the apprenticeships and thus enable them to make a suitable choice. The day started with exciting presentations about various apprenticeships, followed by personal discussions with company representatives. A total of six student groups were there and many interesting discussions were held. The information about the dual apprenticeships was particularly exciting and gave the students valuable insights into their professional future. A big thank you to everyone involved for this informative and inspiring day!

Pikatron strengthens its European network

Together with our partner Technicome in France with sales experts Pierre Hatte and Alexandre Pereira and the KAMIC Group in Sweden with sales expert Jonas Eriksson, targeted training courses on our product portfolio were held. The aim is to intensify our cooperation and expand our presence in these important markets.
With combined know-how and passion for innovation, we are sending a strong signal for the future of our European growth. Thank you very much for this successful start.

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We are extending the holidays

From December 23, 2024 to January 3, 2025, Pikatron GmbH will remain closed across all locations.
From January 6, 2024* we will be there for you again as usual.
*At the Lauchringen location we will be back for you from January 7, 2025 due to the holiday of the Three Kings.
We wish you a wonderful and, above all, relaxed pre-Christmas period.
Your Pikatron team

Our brand tesch EMC introduces itself

Under the tesch EMC brand, the Pikatron Group develops, manufactures and supplies high-quality EMC components - primarily feedthrough filters, feedthrough capacitors and cabin network filters. We offer you a wide standard range of UL-approved EMC filters, but we are also happy to develop a customized solution for your task.
Tesch EMC currently develops and manufactures high-quality EMC products with 21 employees in Haan (formerly Wuppertal).
Convince yourself of tesch EMC.
There will still be free production capacity available in 2024. Order promptly and have your product delivered this year.

Electronica 2024 – Review

After four exciting days at Electronica in Munich, our team returns with valuable input.
We would like to thank the many visitors we met at the trade fair. Thank you very much for many constructive and promising discussions and an interesting exchange on current topics. Your ideas, suggestions and challenges are invaluable to us and inspire us to continue to develop innovative solutions together with you.
We look forward to putting the new ideas into practice and further deepening our collaboration.

One year of mission statement at Pikatron – a successful conclusion

Over a year ago, we developed a mission statement together with Aktuell e.V. that has had a lasting impact on our company. Well, at the final discussion with Ms. Wilmers and Mr. Watz from Aktuell e.V., we were able to draw a consistently positive conclusion. The mission statement, based on the results of a comprehensive employee survey, has proven itself. By actively involving all colleagues, we were able to create broad acceptance and sustainably anchor our democratic values. We would like to thank everyone involved and Now e.V. for the great cooperation!

Anniversary at Pikatron

Our former managing director Dr. Hickmann has now been with the company for 40 years.
We are incredibly grateful for everything he has done for the Pikatron Group during this time. His commitment, his expertise and his vision have shaped our company and made us what we are today. We value him not only as a colleague, but also as a mentor and friend. Here’s to many more years of success and collaboration!
Congratulations, Dr. Hickmann.

Visit us now at the electronica trade fair in Munich

The Pikatron Group is currently represented with a stand at electronica (World's leading trade fair and conference for electronics) in Munich (November 12-15, 2024) and looks forward to your visit. Discover our latest innovations and find out more about our solutions in the field of electronics.
Come by and let’s talk about your projects and ideas. Our team looks forward to meeting you!

Stand number: 329
Hall: A6

Hessian City Day: Visit to Pikatron

At the end of October we had the pleasure of welcoming members of the Hessian Cities Association to Pikatron in Usingen.
The visit was invaluable for us, as it not only gave us the opportunity to have intensive and constructive discussions with political representatives, but also to deepen our cooperation with the actors in the local economic development association. This appointment was particularly valuable because we were able to present ourselves to specialists who are promoting concrete solutions to promote the local economy at the local level.
A big thank you goes to Ute Harmel from the economic development department of the city of Usingen for the excellent cooperation and support. Your commitment is an important building block for the successful development of our region!

Success in certification

We are pleased to announce the successful recertification to ISO 9001:2015 and the initial certification to ISO 500001:2018. These certifications reflect our commitment to the highest quality standards and sustainable energy management. A big thank you goes to our team for their tireless efforts - together we are shaping the future efficiently and responsibly.

You can find our certificates here: https://www.pikatron-gruppe.de/downloads

Successful completion of the LOEWE3 funding project

We are pleased about the successful completion of the research project funded by LOEWE3 together with the TU Darmstadt. Over the last 2 years, we have been able to develop innovative approaches to dealing with SiC switches in the areas of high voltage and high frequency.
These results form a key technology for our development in power electronics. We would like to thank the TU Darmstadt, our project partner and the Hessenagentur for the financial support.

Pikatron at electronica 2024 in Munich

This year, the Pikatron Group will have a stand at the electronica trade fair in Munich from November 12th to 15th - the world's leading trade event for the electronics industry.
Visit us in Hall A6, Stand 329. Our team looks forward to exciting discussions and exchanges with you.

We are particularly pleased to introduce you to Dr. It is clever to introduce Dr. Dr. as technical manager at the turn of the year. Henschke will take over. Take advantage of the opportunity for a personal conversation and to find out more about our latest developments and solutions. See you soon in Munich!

First aid course at Pikatron

On October 30th, a full-day first aid course took place at Pikatron GmbH in Usingen! An above-average number of employees voluntarily registered to take part in the course.
This was a valuable opportunity to learn important knowledge and skills that can save lives in an emergency. We are proud to invest in the safety and health of our team. A big thank you to the RescueConcept team for the informative and practical training.

Pikatron GmbH on MEX on hr television

In the MEX issue of October 23, 2024, Pikatron GmbH provides exciting insights into its production under the topic “Taunus Economic Region” and shows what makes it special as a medium-sized company.

The show is still available in the ARD media library. Please take a look and find out more about our work and our region!

🔗 Click here for the media library: https://www.ardmediathek.de/versand/mex/Y3JpZDovL2hyLW9ubGluZS8wMDAwMDIwMA

Our support for PROUganda – Shaping the future together

As part of our last year's campaign "Donations instead of gifts for Christmas" we are pleased to be able to support the PROUganda association.
In addition to the ongoing orthopedic care, the association was able to tackle a special project at the beginning of August: the construction of bedrooms and washrooms for the “Little Heroes”. These new facilities will benefit the 57 students with disabilities at Good Samaritan Inclusive Primary School.
We are proud to contribute to improving the quality of life of these amazing children.

Pikatron team achieved second place in the CITY CYCLING campaign

With great commitment and team spirit, the Pikatron GmbH company team achieved considerable success at this year's Usinger CITY CYCLING in September: their colleagues took excellent second place and covered impressive distances overall. The team can be particularly proud of the fact that they drove the most kilometers per capita within the municipality, with an average of 261 kilometers.
The CITY CYCLING campaign, which motivates many teams nationwide to travel in a climate-friendly manner and to use bicycles as a sustainable means of transport, was very well received by Pikatron employees. The great success shows that Pikatron not only focuses on innovation and technology, but also on sustainability and cohesion.

Our brand habermann trafo introduces itself

Under the habermann trafo brand, the Pikatron Group develops, manufactures and supplies high-quality inductive components - primarily large transformers and chokes with a focus on 50 Hz technology. We offer you a wide standard range of UL-approved transformers, but we are also happy to develop a customized solution for your task.

Habermann trafo currently develops and manufactures high-quality performance winding products with 34 employees in the southern Black Forest. See for yourself -> habermann transformer. There will still be free production capacity available in 2024. Order promptly and have your product delivered this year.

2-day training course “Modern Employee Management” at Pikatron GmbH

Pikatron GmbH relies on future-oriented leadership skills and, in collaboration with TÜV Nord, is starting intensive training on the topic of “modern employee management”. This practical training is aimed at company managers and offers a well-founded introduction to current leadership approaches. The aim is to give participants tools that will help them successfully lead their teams through the demands of a dynamic working world.

“This training is a valuable opportunity for us to further strengthen our managers and ensure that they are optimally prepared for the challenges of the modern working world,” says the management of Pikatron GmbH.

Annual final exercise of the Usinger youth fire brigade at Pikatron

On October 5, 2024, the annual final exercise of the youth fire departments of all districts of Usingen took place on the Pikatron GmbH premises. A total of 40 young people took part in a realistic operational exercise in which they were alerted to a simulated fire. The aim was to find and rescue 9 missing people. Thanks to the professional efforts of the young firefighters, the operations manager was able to report “fire out and everyone rescued” after just under an hour. We at Pikatron GmbH are pleased that we were able to support the fire fighters of tomorrow in their training. We view this as an important part of our preventive fire protection. A big thank you to everyone involved and the youth fire department for their excellent work!

We train!

Today Pikatron GmbH is represented at the career information fair of the Adolf Reichwein School in Neu-Anspach!

We look forward to introducing the students to our exciting apprenticeships as industrial clerks and mechatronics engineers and to giving them valuable insights into the world of Pikatron.

Come by and find out about your future opportunities! We look forward to seeing you!

Pikatron receives anniversary certificate from the IHK

Yesterday the delegation from the Frankfurt am Main Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) visited us at Pikatron GmbH in Usingen. Under the leadership of IHK President Ulrich Caspar, they visited our company as part of the regular tour of the Hochtaunus district.
Our managing director Dr. Matthias Staab led the delegation through our production facility and provided exciting insights into our 50-year success story. A special highlight of the day was the handover of the IHK anniversary certificate by Mr. Caspar to our managing director. Many thanks to the IHK and the Hochtaunuskreis for their valuable support and recognition of our work.

Ready for an emergency

We are pleased that our fire extinguishing exercise, carried out by fire protection officer Jürgen Zipser, was a complete success for our colleagues at the Rasdorf location. The event was very well received by our employees, because it's not every day that you get the opportunity to try out a fire extinguisher yourself. A big thank you to Mr. Zipser for his short but informative explanations on the subject of fire protection - they were extremely helpful and significantly improved the understanding of the correct use of fire extinguishers. Safety concerns us all, and such exercises are an important step in the right direction!

Successful health day at the Rasdorf site

The event was extremely well received by our employees. A total of 23 colleagues used the cardio scan and received valuable advice from Ms. Kühler from AOK.
The employees had a lot of fun with the hula hoops that Ms. Kühler had brought with her. After her clear explanation, even the doubters managed to get the hoops swinging!
It was a great day full of exercise, information and good humor. Many thanks to everyone who took part.

First digital staff meeting a complete success

The management has successfully held the first digital staff meeting at the German locations of the Pikatron Group. The event, which was held online due to the geographically dispersed locations, was very well received by colleagues.

The management took the opportunity to provide important information first-hand. The feedback from the locations was consistently positive, which further underlines the successful implementation of the digital meeting.

We are currently undergoing recertification

As of this week, the Pikatron Group is undergoing ISO 9001 recertification and ISO 50001 certification. It is not yet clear when we will receive the new ISO 9001 certificate. But it is clear that we will receive the new ISO 9001 certificate.

For the period until the new ISO 9001 certificate is available, TÜV Rheinland has issued us with a confirmation of the certification procedure in accordance with ISO 9001:2015. You can find the corresponding document under Downloads > Certificates.

In-house IPC specialist training secured

We are pleased that a "Train the Trainer" training course in the IPC area was successfully carried out at the Creuzburg site. Thanks to this comprehensive training, we are still able to train our own IPC specialists and pass on our know-how in-house.

A big thank you goes to everyone involved who made this success possible. We look forward to the future work of our IPC trainers and the training of the next IPC specialists in the IPC-A-610 area in the Pikatron Group!

New trainer in Usingen

We are pleased to announce that Ms. Klatt has successfully passed her trainer aptitude test. With this qualification, she will take over the training of industrial clerks at Pikatronam's Usingen site.
We would like to congratulate Ms. Klatt on this success and are convinced that she will accompany our trainees on their way with a great deal of commitment and specialist knowledge. We wish her all the best and every success in this new role.

Visit to the Usingen Laurentius-Kerb

Last weekend, the traditional Laurentius-Kerb took place in Usingen, and the team from the Usingen site was also represented in large numbers. Over 50 colleagues took part in the festivities together and enjoyed the special atmosphere of the popular folk festival.
In addition to socializing on the fairground and visiting the rides, culinary specialities and live music were also on the agenda. It was a wonderful opportunity to get together outside of the working day and strengthen the community.

Pikatron cycles for the climate

Colleagues, relatives and shareholders of Pikatron GmbH are motivated to take part in CITY CYCLING again this year! The goal is to cover as many kilometers as possible by bike, both privately and professionally. Together we pedal hard for:

  •    A committed promotion of cycling
  • Strong climate protection
  • More quality of life in our communities
  • And of course more fun cycling!

Of the impressive 6,000 kilometers cycled so far, we as Pikatron have contributed an impressive 1,200 km!

Pikatron meets König Ludwig II.

A big thank you to Udo Janßen from GCT, our IT service provider, for the excellent cooperation.
We are pleased that our Pikatron sweat jacket, which was given as a gift on the occasion of our 50th anniversary celebration, proves to be extremely practical on a trip to Neuschwanstein Castle, especially in cold, damp weather. We appreciate the support and look forward to many more projects together.

Go vote!

The state elections in Thuringia are just around the corner! We call on all citizens to actively participate and cast their vote.
"We are not neutral - we stand for freedom and democracy!" Every voice counts and can make a difference. Let's work together for a strong and diverse future!

Usingen military leader meeting at Pikatron

We are very happy about the volunteer fire brigade leader meeting at Pikatron GmbH in Usingen! It was a great opportunity to tour the Pikatron building and discuss the important tasks and challenges of the fire department. As a partner of the fire department, we are proud to support this valuable work. A big thank you to all volunteer firefighters for your tireless commitment and dedication. You make an invaluable contribution to our community!

Distinguished visitors to Pikatron

The Hessian Economics Minister Kaweh Mansoori also visited Pikatron in Usingen as part of his 2024 summer tour. What was particularly impressive was the successful combination of innovation and tradition.
Many thanks for the good discussions - also to all of the minister's companions: Elke Barth, Holger Bellino, Thorsten Schorr, Steffen Wernard (city of Usingen), Ute Harmel, Leonie Ebel-Theuerkauf and Jana Schnierle.

It was fun celebrating with you

Thank you for taking part in our great celebrations - the open day and the gala event for the company's 50th anniversary!
The pictures reflect the exuberant mood and the absolutely successful day.
We hope you enjoy looking at the photos.


Click here for the picture gallery: https://www.pikatron-gruppe.de/loesungen/einladung50jahrepikatron/50-jahr-feier-galerie

Pikatron supports forest conservation

Thanks to the generous donations - including from the KAMIC Group - to celebrate our 50th company anniversary, we are preserving two beautiful beech trees. Pikatron GmbH has been a partner of beech trees No. 202 and No. 203 in the Usingen Oberwald forest area since June 7, 2024.
Our partnership stands for the appreciation of the many positive effects of forest trees on us humans and supports the city of Usingen in protecting the mixed forest.

Employee outing to the Oppenroder Motorsport Arena

Last weekend, an excursion to the Oppenroder Motorsport Arena was organized by employees of Pikatron. A total of 18 drivers, consisting of employees and their families, took part in this special event. The participants demonstrated their driving skills in a thrilling race. After an exciting and fair competition, Philipp Groos was the clear winner. This employee excursion was a complete success. It not only promoted team spirit and collegiality, but also offered a welcome change from everyday work. The enthusiasm and fun that everyone involved had will certainly be remembered for a long time.

Students from TU Darmstadt visit Pikatron

On July 11, 2024, the students of the “Sensors, actuators and electronics” (SAE) course at the Technical University of Darmstadt had the opportunity to visit the Pikatron location in Usingen. Here, the aspiring engineers were offered a comprehensive insight into the diverse working world at Pikatron, from development to production. During the tour, the students had the opportunity to ask questions and exchange ideas with Pikatron's engineers and technicians. These direct conversations were particularly valuable for the students as they were able to gain a realistic impression of the professional opportunities and challenges of an engineer in a medium-sized company.

Congratulations on graduating

We would like to warmly congratulate our trainee Nicole Adamczyk on passing her final exam as an industrial clerk at the IHK!
We are proud of her performance and are pleased that she will remain as an employee and colleague in our order center.

Congratulations on this important milestone and look forward to a successful future with us!

Save the Date!

On August 6th, 2024 we will open our doors at Pikatron in Usingen for the training day!
Be there and discover the diverse areas of responsibility at Pikatron. Get a taste of production, technology, accounting and human resources and get to know our exciting work areas better.
Take the opportunity to find out more about our training and career opportunities and ask us your questions. We look forward to welcoming you to Pikatron on training day!
You are welcome to send applications with your name, address, age, school and focus of interest to bewerbung@pikatron.de.

Team building at Pikatron

The team from Habermann Trafo, the Pikatron location in Lauchringen, attended the craftsmen's vesper at the forest festival in Lauchringen on Monday, June 24th, 2024.
In a good mood and a relaxed atmosphere, we spent a few cozy hours together with delicious food and cool drinks.
It was a great occasion to underline our Pikatron team spirit.

Pikatron trainee shows how it’s done!

Proud as punch!
Our successful trainee Robin Klimmek competed against former professional cyclist Jan Ullrich on the legendary ZDF goal wall and scored an incredible 4 goals! A real talent and an inspiration for all of us. Congratulations and keep it up!

PCIM 2024 is over

Three successful days of the trade fair have passed and the Pikatron Group team draws a consistently positive conclusion.
We would like to thank all visitors to our trade fair stand.
The numerous good discussions, the valuable exchange and the positive feedback contributed to the trade fair being a great success for us.
A big thank you also goes to our stand staff, who played a key role in this success with their extraordinary commitment.

The starting signal for PCIM Europe 2024 has been fired!

Our team is well prepared and looks forward to welcoming you at our stand 110 in Hall 7. Experience the latest innovations and technologies from the world of power electronics and discuss the future of the industry with our experts.

Visit us and be inspired. We look forward to exciting discussions and a lively exchange with you!

50 year celebration was a complete success!

A very big thank you for celebrating our 50th anniversary with us. Your large attendance and your enthusiasm made this day and evening very special. A huge thank you also goes to everyone who helped with the organization and implementation. Without your tireless energy and commitment, this wonderful day would not have been possible. It was a successful day and evening that we will remember for a long time. Thank you for being part of this special celebration!

50 years of Pikatron – Our commemorative publication is here!

We would like to celebrate our 50th company anniversary with great joy and pride. For this special occasion, we have created a commemorative publication that documents our impressive journey, valuable memories and significant milestones.
This commemorative publication with exciting insights into the company's history, many memories and anecdotes is not only a look back at our past, but also a thank you to everyone who has accompanied and supported us on this journey. Without your loyalty and support this success would not have been possible.
Celebrate this historic brand with us! The commemorative publication is now available for download on our website https://www.pikatron-gruppe.de/unternehmen/50-jahre-pikatron/festschrift-50-jahre-pikatron
A big thank you to everyone who is part of our story. Here’s to the next 50 years of innovation and success!

Successful 5S workshop in Haan

The recent 5S workshop at the Pikatron location in Haan was a great success! Under the leadership of Mr. Bierey (production manager), our dedicated employees have worked intensively to integrate the principles of 5S into our work processes.
What is 5S? For those who don't know: 5S stands for sorting, setting, cleaning, standardizing and self-discipline.
This method aims to improve workplace efficiency and safety through order and cleanliness.

A big thank you to all participants and to Mr. Bierey for the excellent management of the workshop. We are proud of the progress we have made and look forward to continuing to embed the 5S principles in our everyday work at all locations.
Together we will make Pikatron even more efficient and successful!

Pikatron celebrates 50 years of success!

We cordially invite you to our open day to celebrate our 50th company anniversary together!
Date: June 7, 2024
Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m
Location: On the Pikatron premises in Usingen (Raiffeisenstraße 10, 61250 Usingen)

Experience exciting insights behind the scenes, meet our dedicated team and enjoy a varied program for the whole family.
Highlights of the day: > Company tours > Live music > Children's program > Culinary delicacies

https://www.pikatron-gruppe.de/unternehmen/50-jahre-pikatron/tag-der-offenen-tuer

We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you and looking to the future together!
Come by and be part of our story!

Your Pikatron team

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PCIM 2024 - We're there.

Look forward to exciting insights into the latest trends and technologies in power electronics.
On the occasion of our 50th company anniversary, we and the Pikatron Group are there with a large stand and an exciting exhibition of our products.
You will find us from June 11th to 13th, 2024 at PCIM Europe in Nuremberg in Hall 7, Stand 110.

You are welcome to request your free entry voucher for PCIM 2024 by sending an email to pcim@pikatron.de.
Visit us at PCIM Europe 2024! Our team looks forward to welcoming you to our stand.

Your Pikatron group

Boys and Girls Day at Pikatron

April 25th was Boys' and Girls' Day. At the location in Usingen, 9 young people were able to look behind the scenes of production and try out soldering.
Soldering involves joining electronic components together to create complex devices, whether in the electronics, automotive or aerospace industries. It requires precision, patience and a skilled hand. Under the guidance of our trainees, the boys and girls were able to solder smileys and clearly had fun.

The sun is shining for Pikatron

We are very pleased that the inverters have now been installed and our new PV system has been successfully connected at the Usingen location. With this sustainable investment and now a total of 260 kWp, we are sending a strong signal for environmental protection and the use of renewable energies. The PV system will not only reduce our energy costs, but also help reduce our ecological footprint. We look forward to shaping a greener future together!

Boys'Day – insights into the Pikatron administration

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, it will be nationwide Boys' Day again.
True to the motto “Cliché-free career and study choices for everyone,” we look forward to welcoming young, ambitious boys to give them an in-depth insight into everyday working life in administration as well as other varied tasks in our numerous company divisions. If you are interested, please contact bewerbung@pikatron.de

Your Pikatron team

Pikatron for Freedom & Democracy

In 1966, the UN General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Pikatron is also sending a clear signal for freedom and democracy and against discrimination, populism and hate speech. In addition to the banner shown, which is hung at all of our locations, we have also committed ourselves to openness in our mission statement (https://www.pikatron-gruppe.de/en/company).

New Tesch EMC product catalog

Tesch EMC, a brand of the Pikatron Group, is one of the leading German manufacturers and providers of customized EMC filter solutions.
We are pleased to present our new Tesch EMC catalog to you.
https://www.pikatron-gruppe.de/loesungen/tesch-emc-katalog

Here you will find all tesch EMC catalog products in detail in one document.
In addition to the wide range of standard products, we also support our customers with the development of individual special solutions for their application.

A new hall means more structure

After production successfully moved to the newly built hall in 2024, space in the previous production hall became available. A very good way to structure our warehouse.
Many new high racks were built, distributed storage areas were eliminated to create additional production space and the material inventory was also reduced. Now the materials management department is happy about more structure and is already busy filling the new shelves.
~ Order is the lifting bar of work, lifting the heaviest loads with ease. (Esaias Tegnér) ~

Club of young inventors visits Pikatron

At the end of February, the young inventors from Neu-Anspach came to Pikatron in Usingen for a trial day. While the Young Inventors Club, a club for children and young people, was given a tour of the laboratory and production, they also enthusiastically examined the modern technology of 3D printing and laser cutting.
In addition to a lot of exciting processes and machines, the children also had information about the possibilities of completing internships and apprenticeships at Pikatron. A very successful day with many interesting insights.

Additional Pikatron employees become IPC specialists

Within the group of IPC documents for acceptance criteria, IPC A-610 is the most frequently used and well-known inspection standard within the electronics industry. At Pikatron, our goal is not only to ensure our quality standards, but also to continually improve them. A further four employees from the Rasdorf and Haan locations have now been successfully trained as IPC specialists. On this basis, we can visually evaluate the many soldering joints, which are often carried out manually, even better.

Research joint project with TU Darmstadt in the home stretch

In collaboration with the TU Darmstadt, Pikatron is researching the use of solid-state switches based on SiC technology (silicon carbide) for high-voltage, high-frequency switches, such as those that can be used in accelerator facilities (FAIR Darmstadt).
It would be conceivable to replace the previously prevailing mechanical GAP switches.
This project is supported by the LOEWE funding line 3 of the state of Hessen.

Girls'Day at Pikatron – Do what you like!

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, it will be nationwide Girls' Day again.
True to the motto “Cliché-free career and study choices for everyone,” we look forward to welcoming young, ambitious girls to give them an in-depth insight into the everyday working life of a mechatronics or electrical engineer as well as other varied tasks in our numerous company divisions.

If you are interested, please contact bewerbung@pikatron.de

Your Pikatron team

Early commissioning of the new production hall

The first partial construction inspection took place last Thursday together with the company carrying out the construction. Some points are still open, but on Friday we were able to inform our colleagues with a summarized overview of the construction period and its milestones that the new production hall can be put into operation early from today, January 29, 2024. As part of the 50th anniversary celebration on June 7th and the open day, we will officially inaugurate the hall in 2024.

Photo:
Left in the picture: Architect accompanying the construction, Mr. Dornoff
On the right in the picture: Organizational project management Ms. Limbeck

We set new standards in energy saving

Great news on sustainability. We set new standards in energy saving.
Our gas consumption has fallen by an impressive 13%. Thanks to efficient heating technologies and clever use.
By electricity? Here, too, we recorded a reduction of 16% in 2023 compared to the previous year. Energy-saving lighting and devices make this possible. Every step counts on our path to a greener future. Let’s continue to conserve energy and resources together!

Pikatron aims for climate positivity by 2045

For us, sustainability is a central component of responsible corporate management.
As a signatory to the UN Global Compact and the German Sustainability Code, we contribute to the implementation of the United Nations' Agenda 2030.
With our customer-specific products and technologies, we also support the ecological transformation of our economy and the achievement of the Paris climate goals. We aim to become climate neutral by 2039 and climate positive by 2045. This means that Pikatron will achieve net-zero emissions in its operations by 2039 and will save more emissions than it produces from 2045 onwards.

Click here for the Pikatron sustainability strategy:
https://www.pikatron-gruppe.de/downloads

Pikatron Usingen – Another production hall is being built (Part 10)

The floor slab has now been cast and dried, the electrics and lighting have been installed and the high-speed doors have been installed as a connection to the existing hall.
The outdoor area is also being diligently adapted to the new conditions.
A wider fire brigade access and staging area and new parking spaces will be created.
Every day we get a little closer to completing and thus putting our new production hall into operation.

We are extending the holidays!

Between the years, Pikatron GmbH remains closed across all locations.
From January 2nd, 2024 we will be there for you again as usual.

"Giving a little love every day means having a little Christmas every day." [Monika Minder]

We wish you a wonderful and, above all, relaxed pre-Christmas period.

Your Pikatron team

Are you a Pikatron customer or supplier?

Your feedback is important to us!
At Pikatron, we want to offer our customers not only high product quality but also the greatest possible benefit through a flexible response to your scheduling and logistical needs. The aim is to work in partnership as early as the development process - both with our customers and our suppliers.

We would be pleased if you would share your experiences with the Pikatron Group with us via our customer satisfaction survey, thereby giving us the opportunity to continually optimize our processes.

For a short survey:

https://www.pikatron-gruppe.de/en/client-survey

Fire brigade trains for emergencies at Pikatron

Scenario: "A service technician falls in the utility shaft and has to be rescued."
The Usingen Volunteer Fire Department is training for exactly this emergency with nine emergency services at Pikatron under the training manager of Sven Blecher (on the right in the picture) and the supervision of Pikatron fire protection officer Jürgen Zipser.
The injured man was successfully rescued from the shaft on a spinboard.
Special operations like this are often trained in collaboration with the fire department in order to be best prepared in an emergency.

EMKlub day at BorgWarner AKASOL in Darmstadt

Last friday there was an inspiring EMKlub day with a general meeting of the Association of Friends of Practical Development Methodology at the TU-Darmstadt e.V. Our host Dr. Björn Eberleh from BorgWarner AKASOL presented an insight into professional electrical storage technologies. From our side, Dr. Staab, Dr. Hickman and Dr. Bieker took part. For Pikatron, active participation in the alumni network www.emklub.de has paid off. We were able to recruit practically all of Pikatron GmbH's managers.

Successful start – Pikatron now eats culinary.

For a week now, Pikatron employees at the Usingen location have had the opportunity to order their lunch online from HOFMANNs.
From a selection of over 250 menus you can find something for every taste.
The offer has been well received by colleagues - almost 100 dishes have already been ordered. Ascending trend!

Many thanks to Hofmanns and especially Mr. Kevin Schuchardt for this opportunity.

Jobs available: We are looking for support

We are looking for more committed colleagues at all of our locations, both in internal sales and in development.
The Pikatron Group has distinguished itself as an attractive, reliable and stable employer over the past decades. We also want to take advantage of the current opportunities and continue on this successful path together with you. We look forward to receiving your meaningful application at bewerbung@pikatron.de!

Pikatron benefits from the expansion of the location in Rasdorf

The extension of the factory hall has created space for 20 new jobs for Pikatron at the Rasdorf location. This means that the first new colleagues can already be welcomed.
This expansion gives us the scope we need to better meet the order situation and to further strengthen this location in the future.
We would like to thank Mr. Hahn and Mr. Wiegand from Josef Wiegand GmbH & Co. KG for this opportunity.

Pikatron at the 2023 training fair in Usingen

From Pikatron GmbH's perspective, the 2023 training fair at the Christian Wirth School in Usingen was, as in previous years, very successful. Pikatron has been successfully training young people in the areas of industrial clerks and mechatronics engineers for decades.
There were many very interesting and promising conversations between potential applicants, other exhibitors and our team.
We look forward to receiving your applications for training or an internship in our company at bewerbung@pikatron.de.

The Lauchringen location is practicing in the event of an emergency

Regular fire drills are an important part of an effective fire protection strategy.
At Pikatron, we regularly train our employees at all locations and thus help ensure that everyone involved is well prepared for an emergency and that the risk of damage and injuries is minimized.
At the Pikatron location in Lauchringen, this case has just been rehearsed again and the use of the fire extinguisher has been brushed up again together with our fire protection officer, Mr. Zipser.

Lots of new colleagues

Pikatron is constantly growing and changing. In addition to spatial expansions through moves and new buildings, we have also grown in terms of personnel.
In 2023, the number of employees in the Pikatron Group increased to over 500 and the team is currently looking forward to welcoming new faces at all locations.

Pikatron for a good environmental balance

With a powerful 80kWp output, our new PV system now converts sunlight into energy.
The roof of the new production hall is equipped with 190 modules facing east so that the first rays of sunshine in the morning can be used for internal consumption.
In this way, it optimally complements the existing PV systems on the existing roofs.

Pikatron is at the forefront of Usingen city cycling

The Pikatron team took second place in the Usingen city cycling and had the most kilometers cycled per capita.
Respect for this sporting achievement!
City cycling, what is that?
Basically, in addition to having fun cycling, CITY CYCLING is about consciously using the bike for the promotional period of 21 days and - if it has not yet been used in everyday life or only rarely - switching to the environmentally friendly means of transport. In addition to the benefits that the participants can derive from the campaign by exercising in the fresh air, they are also making a contribution to climate protection through the kilometers cycled.

Exhibits from the Tesch EMC brand at the Electronics & Applications trade fair in Utrecht

Filters from the Tesch EMC brand were exhibited at the Nijkerk Electronics stand at this year's Electronics & Applications trade fair in Utrecht. Two exhibits from our very broad product range of feedthrough filters were shown.
Our Haan site manager, Stefan Wilhelm, took this as an opportunity to also visit the trade fair and make new contacts in the Benelux direction.
Under the tesch EMC brand, the Pikatron Group develops, manufactures and supplies high-quality EMC filter products for many areas of application. We offer you a wide standard range of EMC filters, but we are also happy to develop a customized solution for your challenge in the area of ​​electromagnetic compatibility.
Just talk to us.

Pikatron celebrates summer party at the new location in Haan

The best opportunity to bring all colleagues together in a happy, exuberant mood is a party.
What could be better than a summer party at the new location in Haan?
Many colleagues from all six Pikatron locations came together last week in the best weather to celebrate and get an impression of the new location. The atmosphere was relaxed and, in addition to delicious food, there was lots of laughter and dancing.
A big thank you to the team in Haan for organizing this festival.

Pikatron Usingen - Another production hall is being built (Part 9)

It continues week after week. The entire Pikatron team in Usingen is looking forward to soon having even more space and expanding production.
The underfloor heating pipes have now been installed and have withstood the pressure test. The windows and gates are also installed.
The next milestone is the pouring of the concrete floor slab, which is scheduled for next week.

Pikatron is part of the Global Compact network

We at Pikatron fully share the GlobalGoals of a sustainable and future-proof supply chain, sustainability is a central component of responsible corporate governance for us. We have been active on various aspects of sustainability for decades and have been involved in regional sustainability projects since 2008. To mark our long-term commitment to advancing sustainability we just joined the United Nations Global Compact and Global Compact Netzwerk Deutschland e.V.. It is particularly important for us to reaffirm our commitment to sustainability and the TenPrinciples considering current global challenges. Therefore, we are now also using the Deutsche Nachhaltigkeitskodex as an introduction to uniform sustainability reporting.

Mayor visits Pikatron

Steffen Wernard: "Pikatron is a very important company in and for Usingen"

Yesterday, Usingen's mayor Steffen Wernard visited the largest Pikatron location together with Ute Harmel from the business development agency. The visitors were enthusiastic about the positive development of the Pikatron Group, which has grown steadily since the last visit in 2019 and now employs over 500 people (200 of them in Usingen). In addition to the ongoing production, the construction site of the new production hall was of course also visited.

Pikatron Usingen - Another production hall is created (part 8)

In the meantime, the roofers have finished their work at treetop level, so that the photovoltaic system can soon be installed here.
In the next step, the hall floor slab is poured and windows, doors and gates are installed.

Pikatron Usingen - Another production hall is created (part 7)

A lot has happened since the last update 4 weeks ago.
The Isowand facade has been installed and the roofers are already busy covering and sealing.
The new hall already fits very nicely into the image of the Pikatron site in Usingen.

Visit of the mayor of Písek and representatives of the South Bohemian Chamber of Commerce to Pikatron CZ

Pikatron's location in the Czech Republic (Pisek) was visited for the second time by representatives of the city of Pisek and the South Bohemian Chamber of Commerce as part of establishing cooperation with important companies.

Back from left to right: JUDr. Jiri Brozák (Director of the Pisek Labor Office), Dipl.Ing. Pavel Pewner (Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the IHK), M.Sc. Katerina Rybarikova (director of the IHK regional office), Petra Mestanova, DiS (press officer of the city of Pisek)
Front left to right: Josef Soumar, EFP (3rd Deputy Mayor), JUDr. Ing. Michal Capek (City Council Pisek), Jiri Lukes (Site Manager Pikatron CZ)

Pikatron Usingen - Another production hall is created (part 6)

"A good building is built on good soil."
In this sense, the filling work on the new hall is currently taking place. The gravel base layer is already being applied here.
The next step is to finish the facade.

Fire protection training at Pikatron

How is a fire extinguisher operated? What can/must I do in an emergency? What must be considered?
Our employees are regularly trained by our fire protection officer.
Extinguishing training is currently taking place for employees at the Creuzburg site.

Pikatron Usingen - Another production hall is being built (part 5)

The final concrete foundations have been poured and the summer weather is helping with drying. The stretched nets and the erected scaffolding already give it away: This week we will continue with the roofing!

Trainees at Pikatron network through joint projects

Whether commercial or mechatronic, the training areas at Pikatron are diverse. In order to network our trainees despite their different areas of responsibility and to convey a sense of community, we have given them a common task.
Manufacture pallet lounge furniture in order to then enjoy a grilled sausage together at a get-together. They proudly present their results.

Pikatron Usingen - Another production hall is being built (part 4)

The construction workers have been very busy this week and have completed the assembly of the hall supporting structure.
The next step is to attach the facade.
We are pleased that the construction is progressing so quickly and that the hall's outlines are already impressive.

Congratulations

We congratulate our two trainees Ali Demirtas & Tilman Harzer on passing the mechatronics training and are pleased that they will remain with the Pikatron Group with the know-how they have learned.

July 4th, 2023 is Social Day - also at Pikatron!

More than 60,000 students across Germany exchange their everyday school life for a job and donate their wages to Schüler Helfen Leben (SHL), an organization by young people for young people. Schüler Helfen Leben promotes and runs youth projects with a focus on education, encounters, democracy and commitment.
The daughter of an employee also works diligently at Pikatron in Usingen.

We've moved! Wuppertal became Haan

After decades of successful production, we moved last week with the team from Wuppertal to a new, larger place in Haan as part of our expansion.
From now on you can find us here:
tesch emc
Bergische Strasse 16, 42781 Haan
Telephone and email contacts remain the same.
+49 202 429264 0, info@tesch-emc.de

Pikatron Usingen - Another production hall is being built (part 3)

Today we went a big step further on the construction site. A large part of the pillars were placed in the intended positions by crane. By the end of the week all supports should be in place and aligned.

Pikatron Usingen - Another production hall is being built (part 2)

The construction of the new production hall at the Usingen site is progressing. The excavation is complete and the concrete for the foundations is being poured. We eagerly await the erection of the first supports.

Pikatron Rasdorf successfully expanded

While the Pikatron main site in Usingen is working on the new hall extension, the site in Rasdorf has already gone one step further and the production area has been successfully expanded by 300 square meters. We are pleased that we have now created space and capacity for more colleagues there.

Pikatron team workshop at the Pisek site

"Progress lives from the exchange of knowledge" (Albert Einstein) This week employees from Usingen visited the Pikatron team in the Czech Republic for a productive exchange. In addition to process optimization, guidance and project planning, team building is not neglected.

Pikatron Usingen - Another production hall is being built (Part 1)

The excavators have rolled out and the construction project can begin. To expand the production capacity, a new hall of 1,000 square meters is being built, which follows on from the extension from 2014.
Step by step, the grass soil was removed and preparations were made for digging the foundations.

Pikatron presents itself at the training fair

Training Fair 2023 in Riedelbach
Last weekend, Pikatron GmbH presented itself at the training fair.
The students showed keen interest in the development opportunities in the company and the school requirements, for example for the job description of a mechatronics technician.
The Pikatron Group offers the following training courses:
* Industrial clerk (m/f/d)
* Mechatronics technician (m/f/d)
Feel free to send us your application to bewerbung@pikatron.de

Wuppertal workforce visits new location

May makes everything new – in this case June!
Because we are moving one of our locations this month.
The Wuppertal workforce has already been able to get a personal impression of the new workplace in Haan, which is only a few kilometers away from the previous location.

Diversity connects - Pikatron shows the flag

Today, May 23rd, is Diversity Day in Germany. As a signatory to the Diversity Charter, we are proud that we live diversity and communicate our values ​​to the outside world.
All employees of the Pikatron Group experience the same appreciation, because diverse teams bring better solutions. 

The PCIM in Nuremberg - Pikatron at the 2023 trade fair

Three successful days at the trade fair have passed and the Pikatron Group team draws a thoroughly positive summary.
We would like to thank you for numerous visits, interesting discussions and the valuable exchange at our booth at the PCIM.

PCIM 2023 - We are in.

After the first presence exhibition since the beginning of the Corona pandemic in 2022 was a complete success, the Pikatron Group is full of anticipation to meet again in Nuremberg this year. As an international trade fair in the field of power electronics, PCIM provides an overview of the current development of the technology and its application. You will find us at PCIM Europe in Nuremberg from May 09 to 11, 2023 in Hall 7, Stand 110. You are welcome to request your free admission voucher for PCIM 2023 from us by sending an e-mail to pcim@pikatron.de. Our team is looking forward to your visit.

Our new website is up!

Welcome to our new website! After a long developmental period, we can now proudly present the new website of the Pikatron Group. In a completely new look, but with the usual charm, you will find all the important information about our company. Our new website brings together all brands of the Pikatron Group in a clearly structured way to make it even easier for you to find us. Have fun looking around and discovering new things!

SPD members of the state parliament visit Pikatron

Elke Barth and two of her colleagues in an exchange with Pikatron.

A lot has happened at Pikatron since her last visit in 2020. Together with Tobias Eckert, deputy chairman of the SPD parliamentary group and spokesman on economic policy, and Stephan Grüger, spokesman on energy and industrial policy, state parliament member Elke Barth admired the consistently positive development of the Pikatron Group, which remained on course for success even during the pandemic and was able to dispense with short-time working.

New video online

Just in time at Pikatron. In a well-known self-deprecating way, our video series on YouTube continues. This time we show you how we provide the greatest benefit through flexible response to scheduling and logistic needs besides high quality of our products. Enjoy watching. Many thanks to all pikatron actors and Leobard Marx for the pleasent implementation!

Congratulations

We congratulate our trainees on passing their final exams!

We did it! Mr. Distler and Mr. Veit are relieved and happy.         
We are pleased that our two trainees have successfully completed their apprenticeship as industrial clerks and mechatronics engineers with us and that they will continue their careers with the Pikatron Group team.
There are now two vacant apprenticeship positions again at our location in Usingen for 2023. Please feel free to send us your application.

140 sweet surprises

Pikatron wraps presents for children of families in need.

What would Christmas be without the typical sweets for children? This year's staff Christmas fundraiser collected money for gifts for children of families in need in the region. The company management again generously topped up the amount collected, and so 140 bags of sweets and small animal figurines were packed by hard-working helpers. The campaign complements the wish list campaign of the DRK Usingen.

New female team leaders

We are very pleased about our new team leaders.

At our Czech site in Pisek, we are continuing to expand our team leader structures in parallel with our production employees. We are delighted to welcome so many female managers to our subsidiary pikatron cz s.r.o.. We wish all our female and male colleagues a good start!

Vacancies

We are looking for more dedicated colleagues at all locations!

At all locations we are looking for dedicated colleagues in both administrative and production areas. Over the past decades, the Pikatron Group has distinguished itself as an attractive, reliable and stable employer. We also want to take advantage of the current opportunities and continue on this successful path together with you. We look forward to receiving your meaningful application!

Cultivation in Rasdorf

We are also increasing our production capacity at the Rasdorf site.

Together with our landlord, the Wiegand company, we are expanding our production facility in Rasdorf and are able to create new regional jobs. Thus we strengthen our location and can meet the increased demand for electromagnetic components in the future. We are looking forward to numerous applications in the production area and a breath of fresh air at our location in Rasdorf. A big thank you to the company Wiegand for the excellent support!

Apprenticeship fair 2022

STARTKLAR - the apprenticeship fair in the Hochtaunuskreis; we were there!

As a local company with attractive opportunities in the areas of apprenticeship, internships and studies, we presented ourselves and some of our products at the STARTKLAR apprenticeship fair in Usinger Land. After many exciting conversations with open-minded young people at our booth, we would like to thank all those who were interested and, of course, our colleagues. We hope to welcome some familiar faces in our company soon.

Summer fete 2022

Despite the less than summery weather, a complete success!

Last Sunday, our courtyard was filled with employees from all locations, former colleagues, shareholders and, of course, their families to celebrate together. Especially for the children there was versatile entertainment. Those who dared could even learn circus tricks with various equipment. After a motivating speech by Dr. Staab, the buffet was opened with a large selection of food and drink, which ensured an exuberant mood despite the rainy weather.

Press releases

Below you will find the official press releases of the Pikatron Group.

18.12.2024

Pikatron Group draws a positive conclusion for 2024 and looks optimistically to the future

Usingen, December 2024 - The Pikatron Group, a leader in the development and manufacture of electromagnetic components, EMC filters and power electronics, is once again looking back on a very eventful year in 2024. Despite global challenges and economic uncertainties - above all a lack of planning - the company was able to achieve important milestones that underline the group's innovative spirit and secure the future.

Research and innovation as the key to success

"Research and development remain the heart of our company," emphasizes Dr. Matthias Staab, Managing Director of the Pikatron Group. With the funding commitment for a new BMBF project, Pikatron has further consolidated its position as an innovation leader. The project, which follows directly on from the successful LOEWE III project, strengthens the development of high-voltage, high-frequency switches. "In addition, with our AI project we are setting new standards in the automation of development activities - a step that makes us more competitive," adds Staab.

Expansion and investments in the future

A key highlight of the year was the opening of the new production hall in Usingen, which was ceremoniously inaugurated as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations. "This investment shows our clear commitment to the location and our future orientation," Staab continues. Further site expansions and the planned purchase of adjacent land in Usingen provide additional growth potential.

Strengthening international presence

Pikatron was also able to celebrate success in sales. Collaboration with international partners such as Technicome for the French market, Carl Geisser for the Swiss market and KAMIC for the Scandinavian market was expanded, while the digital presence was strengthened through a targeted social media campaign. "Our strategy of maintaining close and cooperative partnerships with customers and dealers is paying off," says Staab.

Challenges and outlook

Despite the persistently high level of sick leave and the tense market situation, the Pikatron Group is looking to the coming year with confidence. "Our strength lies in cross-location collaboration and the ability to develop innovative solutions and respond quickly enough to external requirements," emphasizes the managing director. The group will continue to invest in growth and technological development in 2025 in order to secure long-term stability and jobs. These investments in the future are only possible thanks to our far-sighted shareholders, whom we would like to take this opportunity to thank.

Thanks to the employees

Finally, Dr. Staab emphasizes the commitment of the workforce at all locations: "This year's success is the result of hard work and strong team spirit. Together we have mastered the many challenges and achieved significant successes. I am convinced that we will be stronger and successful in 2025."

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