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Real Time with... productronica 2025: Inside Schmoll—Success, Innovation, and Future Plans
December 2, 2025 | Real Time with...productronicaEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
In this interview, Stephan Kunz, CEO of Schmoll Maschinen, discusses his company's recent successes and awards, emphasizing the value of face-to-face interactions and sharing positive customer feedback. This year, Schmoll received an innovation award, taking second place for the Pico CO2 laser Combi machine in the PCB/EMS cluster. Additionally, they were honored for their 50-year uninterrupted presence at the show. Schmoll has plans for a new European factory to accommodate growing demand.
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