Quality since 1954

Rudischhauser Surgical Instruments Manufacturing GmbH, with its many years of experience and trained specialists and engineers, has been developing and producing medical products of the highest quality using the latest development and manufacturing technology since 1954.

With our own design and development department, we work closely with customers around the world to develop the optimum solution for each individual product (customized). With standardized and validated processes and procedures for your products, we meet the current legal requirements and thus ensure your competitiveness on the international market.

Special surface coatings, UDI-compliant laser marking and labeling according to customer specifications round off your product.

The company is certified according to DIN EN ISO 13485:2021 and registered with the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) according to standard FDA 21 CFR, part 820 standard with registration number: 8010300.

1954

Foundation

Founded by Willi Rudischhauser: manufacture of surgical instruments for ophthalmology
1954
1970

Relocation to larger premises

Relocation to a new, larger production facility in Trossinger Straße in Tuttlingen
1970
1984

Expansion of the production facility

Expansion of the production facility and transition to a limited liability company (GmbH)
1984
2001

New management

Siegfried Rudischhauser hands over the management of the company to Sandra Rudischhauser
2001
2004

Change in management

Steffen Rudischhauser becomes Managing Director, Sandra Rudischhauser appointed authorized signatory
2004
2008

New building and relocation

New building and relocation to the current production facility in Gänsäcker
2008
2015

DIN EN 13485 certification also for implants

Extension of the DIN EN 13485 quality certification for implants in the medical sector
2015
2021

Automation of the milling department

Investment in robot automation systems
2021
2021

New cleaning system

Installation of an automated cleaning system
2021
2023

New COO

Marco Greiner becomes COO
2023
2024

Expansion of the office space

Expansion of the premises in the office complex
2024
2024

Introduction of CAQ system

Implementation of a new CAQ system for the digitalization of production testing, test equipment management and maintenance. This system optimizes the entire quality process. For example, inspection plans are created using DXF drawing files. The test dimensions are measured with a coupled measuring device and the dimension is transferred directly to the system.
2024
2025

Certification for the development of products and implants

Extension of the DIN EN 13485 quality certification to the development and production of implants and products in the medical technology sector.
2025

At a glance

Employees

52 employees

Experience

Over 70 years of experience
in the manufacture of
medical instruments

Customers

160 customers
worldwide

Investments

Over € 7.4 M
Investments in the
last 10 years

Production area

Production area
1700 m² (18,298.6 ft²)

Products

Own product line
consisting of instruments and sets

Technical R&D
Support

CAD/CAM department
(SOLIDWORKS & SolidCAM)

Certified

DIN EN 13485:2021 certified for the production of surgical instruments and implants
FDA registered

Instruments &
Implants

45% Spine
25% Orthopaedics
25% Traumatology
5% Other

Facts and figures

Production possibilities

Complete list

Machine
Type
STAR SV-20R
CNC sliding headstock lathe
STAR SR-20J
CNC sliding headstock lathe
STAR SR-20RII
CNC sliding headstock lathe
STAR SV-32
CNC sliding headstock lathe
STAR SR-38-B
CNC sliding headstock lathe
Hanwha XD20V
CNC sliding headstock lathe
Hanwha XD20V
CNC sliding headstock lathe
Hanwha XD38II
CNC sliding headstock lathe
Hanwha XD12II
CNC sliding headstock lathe
Machine
Type
Robot system
Hermle U630T
CNC machining center
Hermle C22
CNC machining center
BFSA robot systems*
Hermle C12 U
CNC machining center
BFSA robot systems*
Hermle C12 U
CNC machining center
BFSA robot systems*
Haas VF-2SS
CNC machining center
Haas 500 UMC
CNC machining center
BFSA robot systems*
Haas 750 UMC
CNC machining center
Haas 750 UMC
CNC machining center
*Black Forest Smart Automation
TruPulse 156
Laser seam and spot welder
Jäckle WIG201
Welding machine
LAMPERT Micro Arc Welder
Micro TIG welding machine
Lasit Laser Compaktmark
UDI marking laser
Scriptograph Compaktmark
UDI marking laser
Opticline CS305
Optical shaft measuring system
Aberlink Axiom
3D coordinate measuring machine
Mitutoyo QS250Z Vision System
Optical coordinate measuring machine