Manufacturer of dental and surgical instruments for implantology, oral surgery and orthodontics.
A. Schweickhardt GmbH & Co. KG
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About SCHWERT
A. Schweickhardt GmbH & Co. KG develops and manufactures dental and surgical instruments under the SCHWERT brand, focusing on implantology, oral surgery and orthodontics. The range comprises more than 4,500 instruments, including extraction forceps, curettes, periotomes, suture instruments and bone augmentation instruments. Production takes place at the site in the Tuttlingen region using exclusively German raw materials such as medical-grade stainless steel, titanium and carbide inserts. Precision is ensured by state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques combined with the craftsmanship of employees, some with decades of service. The development department works closely with practicing physicians and universities to continuously advance the instrument set in line with current scientific findings. The products are sold worldwide in over 60 countries through qualified specialized dealers; in addition, the company offers a refurbishment and repair service.
- Site
- Seitingen-Oberflacht
- Processes
- Manufacturing of dental instruments (implantology, oral surgery, orthodontics), Manufacturing of surgical instruments (reusable cutting, holding, spreading, suture,, Diamond coating (diamond coating of extraction forceps for optimal grip), Hardening treatment of medical-grade stainless steel (periotome blades), Development of instrument sets together with physicians and universities, Refurbishment/repair service for instruments, Manufacturing with state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques and craftsmanship (precision, Development
- Materials
- Medical-grade stainless steel (raw material of German origin), Titanium (replaceable curette/scaler tips), Carbide (inserts in instruments), POM (plastic caps for medicine cups), Medical-grade stainless steel, Titanium, Carbide (tungsten carbide), POM (plastic)
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 13485:2021, Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR), Class I (reusable), Annex IX, ISO 13485, MDR (EU) 2017/745, Class I (reusable), Annex IX
- Founded
- 1896
- Industries
- Dentistry/Dental, Implantology, Oral surgery, Orthodontics, Surgery
- 01
Engineering/development with physicians and universities
- 02
Machining and manual craftsmanship
- 03
Heat treatment/hardening
- 04
Surface finishing (e.g. diamond coating)
- 05
Assembly
- 06
Quality inspection
- 07
Distribution via specialized dealers
- 08
Refurbishment/repair service
Materials and Processes
Medical-grade stainless steel
Raw material of German origin for surgical and dental instruments, including hardened periotome blades.
Titanium
Replaceable, regrindable tips for curettes and scalers for implant cleaning.
Carbide (tungsten carbide)
Inserts for instruments that must permanently withstand demanding requirements.
POM (plastic)
Caps for medicine cups of the bone augmentation instruments.
Diamond coating
Diamond coating of extraction forceps for optimal grip.
Sites
Seitingen-Oberflacht
DEProduction, administration, sales
- Materials
- Stainless steel, titanium, carbide, POM
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing of dental instruments (implantology, oral surgery, orthodontics)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel, Titanium |
| Manufacturing of surgical instruments (reusable cutting, holding, spreading, suture,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Diamond coating (diamond coating of extraction forceps for optimal grip)Surface | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Hardening treatment of medical-grade stainless steel (periotome blades)Heat treatment | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Development of instrument sets together with physicians and universitiesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Refurbishment/repair service for instrumentsSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing with state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques and craftsmanship (precisionMachining | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel, Titanium, Carbide |
Additional services
Certified Quality
The quality management system is certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13485:2021 as well as in accordance with Annex IX of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) for Class I reusable surgical instruments. Production is always carried out in compliance with the current standards and laws.
| Evidence | Seitingen-Oberflacht |
|---|---|
| ISO 13485 | |
| MDR (EU) 2017/745, Class I (reusable), Annex IX |
History
- 1896
Founding of the company; the SCHWERT brand has existed ever since, with over 125 years of experience in development and manufacturing.