Leitner
Contract manufacturer for high-precision surgical instruments offering end-to-end services: design-for-manufacturability consulting, rapid functional prototyping, automated series production, validated final cleaning and cleanroom packaging, supplier-managed outsourced processes, and a documented quality management system aligned with medical-device standards.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
Leitner
Products
Surgical Instruments and Implants
Manufacture of surgical instruments and implants with customization options for medical technology applications.
Functional Prototyping
Rapid production of functional prototypes for medical technology to support short development cycles.
Series Production
Manufacturing of small and large series of medical instruments and components using automated machinery.
Manufacturing Processes
Comprehensive manufacturing including multi-axis turning, milling, grinding, surface finishing, assembly, and packaging of surgical instruments.
Surgical Instruments and Implants
Manufacture of surgical instruments and implants with customization options for medical technology applications.
Functional Prototyping
Rapid production of functional prototypes for medical technology to support short development cycles.
Series Production
Manufacturing of small and large series of medical instruments and components using automated machinery.
Manufacturing Processes
Comprehensive manufacturing including multi-axis turning, milling, grinding, surface finishing, assembly, and packaging of surgical instruments.
Services
Production-focused consulting to optimize designs for manufacturability, repeatable quality and cost-effective production.
Rapid production of functional prototypes across machining and finishing disciplines to support short development cycles.
Small- and large-series manufacturing using automated and modern machining equipment with planning for consistent quality and delivery performance.
In-house mechanical surface treatments and coordination with partners for chemical treatments and specialised coatings.
Assembly of components into finished assemblies, including laser welding, validated pressing, color coding and machine-readable marking for product identification and traceability.
In-process and final inspection with documented test protocols, manual, visual and 3D metrology methods to support product release and regulatory documentation.
Production-focused consulting to optimize designs for manufacturability, repeatable quality and cost-effective production.
Rapid production of functional prototypes across machining and finishing disciplines to support short development cycles.
Small- and large-series manufacturing using automated and modern machining equipment with planning for consistent quality and delivery performance.
In-house mechanical surface treatments and coordination with partners for chemical treatments and specialised coatings.
Assembly of components into finished assemblies, including laser welding, validated pressing, color coding and machine-readable marking for product identification and traceability.
In-process and final inspection with documented test protocols, manual, visual and 3D metrology methods to support product release and regulatory documentation.
Expertise Areas
- Finished-device surgical instrument manufacturing
- Design for manufacturability (DfM) and production engineering
- Functional prototyping and rapid product development
- Automated small- and large-series production for medical devices
Key Technologies
- Multi-axis turning
- Swiss-type turning
- 5-axis milling
- Wire EDM (electrical discharge machining)
News & Updates
Company interview and profile marking the 50th anniversary (published 11 Sep 2025). Includes operational details: focus on orthopaedic surgical instruments, annual production volumes (~75,000 MedTech products), investments in automation and digital workflows, and on-site photovoltaic power covering part of electricity demand.
Company founded for production of mechanical precision parts (initially located in Biel).
Acquisition of first CNC machining centre; early focus development toward medical technology.
Company focuses increasingly and ultimately exclusively on medical-technology manufacturing.
Move to a new building in Busswil with expanded production and office space, supporting growth in surgical-instrument supply.
Company sold in context of succession while remaining legally independent and cooperating with new shareholder.
Company interview and profile marking the 50th anniversary (published 11 Sep 2025). Includes operational details: focus on orthopaedic surgical instruments, annual production volumes (~75,000 MedTech products), investments in automation and digital workflows, and on-site photovoltaic power covering part of electricity demand.
Company founded for production of mechanical precision parts (initially located in Biel).
Acquisition of first CNC machining centre; early focus development toward medical technology.
Company focuses increasingly and ultimately exclusively on medical-technology manufacturing.
Move to a new building in Busswil with expanded production and office space, supporting growth in surgical-instrument supply.
Company sold in context of succession while remaining legally independent and cooperating with new shareholder.