2024
We are working flat out on solutions for e-Mobility in everyday life.
KERN MOTION TECHNOLOGY IN FRIEDRICHSHAFEN
THAT’S WHAT DRIVES US – THAT’S WHO WE ARE!
Our goal is to deliver first-class outcomes and tailored drive solutions characterised by superior quality and precision. At the heart of our business lie the development and production of precision motors, clutches, brakes and advanced coil winding technology. Specialising in small series, we offer our customers a comprehensive full-line service as system integrators, covering everything from component design for drive technology solutions to series deliveries. Fairness, reliability, clear goals and seamless integration into our customers’ processes – these aspects are of fundamental importance to us.
ELECTRIC MOTORS – MADE IN GERMANY
THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY!
As a medium-sized company, Kern Antriebstechnik GmbH has been based in the beautiful Lake Constance region since 1936.
We are proud to operate globally from our location in Friedrichshafen, serving customers worldwide. Whether in the field of mechanical engineering, plant construction or in high-tech industries, companies around the world rely on our top-class precision technology.
As a system supplier, we deliver solutions that embody our dedication and expertise, meeting our customers’ expectations at competitive prices.
Thanks to our reliable network of procurement and partnership structures, we can flexibly and promptly respond to changing market demands and meet the expectations of our international partners.
“Think globally – act locally” is a challenge we gladly and successfully embrace every day.
1936
Foundation
We can draw on decades of expertise in precision engineering and drive technology.
2.350M²
of photovoltaic panels
ensure climate-friendly processes.
2002
ISO 9001
We have been an ISO 9001-certified production company since 2002.
+45
Employees
are part of our team and the driving force behind our company’s growth.
DYNAMIC
FLEXIBLE
CUSTOMISED
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THE HISTORY OF DRIVE TECHNOLOGY
EXPERTISE AND PRECISION SINCE 1936
2020
The Kern company gets a new corporate design.
2019
Jennifer Mössner and Stefan Lackmann support Managing Director Ralf Knittel as the second management level.
2015
Ralf Knittel becomes the sole proprietor.
2012
The toolmaking department is established.
2010
Transfer of the company to Ralf Knittel and Jürgen Bäumer.
2008
Construction of our current incoming and outgoing goods department.
1993
First use of our heater at the customer’s site.
1986
Extension of our production facility. Today, this area houses machining, plastic injection moulding and component assembly.
1982
The first DC motors enter production.
1965
Launch of the coil winding business.
1936
Foundation of the company Kern GmbH by Franz Kern on 17 January 1936.
