Case Study: Kern Microtechnik achieves minutes‑instead‑of‑hours programming and ultra‑precision micro‑milling with 3D Systems' Cimatron CAD/CAM

Kern Microtechnik Enhances Micro-Milling Processes with Cimatron CAD/CAM Software

Kern Microtechnik, a German global leader in micro‑manufacturing, produces ultra‑precision parts with tolerances in the single‑digit microns. Their challenges included machining highly complex micro‑milled parts, cutting programming time to meet tight customer deadlines, avoiding programming errors through realistic machine simulation, handling poor‑quality customer data, and securing immediate, local technical support.

Kern implemented Cimatron’s CAD/CAM master solution, including its micro‑milling and 5‑axis modules. The result was a dramatic drop in programming time—from hours to minutes or seconds—guaranteed precise toolpaths for sub‑0.1 mm tooling and micron tolerances, realistic simulations that produce safe, efficient machining, robust data import for problematic files, and responsive localized support with customer-driven feature updates.

Kern Microtechnik

Robert Brandl

Senior Engineers