The Hintsteiner Group in Austria inspects its customers’ complex components with the ZEISS COMET L3D. The company enjoys a global reputation, and designs and manufactures niche products for the aerospace, safety technology, automotive, and racing industries. The Hintsteiner Group consists of two companies under one roof: Carbon Solutions offers specialized carbon components; and Tooling Components supplies plastic, foam, and cast parts.

A lot has changed since Martin Hintsteiner took over the businesses from his father more than 10 years ago. The head of the company sums up the atmosphere at the Hintsteiner Group as follows: “The average age here is around 25, and we’re really more of a family than colleagues.”

Touring the production halls where young, enthusiastic, and motivated men and women are busy working at the machines confirms Hintsteiner’s assessment. The positive vibe is tangible the moment you arrive. Maybe that’s why the showroom seemed somewhat more ostentatious than expected; people here are obviously proud of what they do.

“Potential customers who visit are immediately impressed with our portfolio, know-how, and workflow,” says Hintsteiner.

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