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History of GEISS AG

The history of GEISS is an impressive success story in the world of thermoforming and CNC technology, starting with its foundation in 1948. Since 1957, we have supplied the manufacturing industry with over 3000 machines in more than 40 countries. Around 2000 of these are still in operation today, which emphasises the outstanding quality and durability of our products. Find out more about the development history of GEISS and discover our commitment to technological progress and customer satisfaction.
Company history

Milestones of an
innovation journey

New series of T11 thermoforming machines with pioneering automation options and new user interface
First modern fully motorised thermoforming machine, T10 series
Automatic tool change
First motorised clamping frame
First fully motorised thermoforming machines
First GEISS microprocessor control system
Individual analogue electronic heating control
First deep-drawing tools for thermoforming
Today
2023
2018
2014
2002
1999
1994
1993
1989
1988
1984
1980
1976
1974
1964
1952
1948
GEISS AG has maintained its technical lead in thermoforming and post-processing of plastic parts for years. With a global presence and continuous development, the company remains on course for success.
New series of CNC machining centres CNC 10

First fully automatic TT-in-One production line

Stepless motorised window panel adjustment and introduction of halogen spotlights
First infinitely adjustable clamping frame
Prototype of a CNC trimming machine, digital heating control (DMH), quick-clamping system for thermoforming moulds
First digital electronic machine control system based on TTL
Individual heating control with thermostats
Foundation by Georg Geiss
Today

GEISS AG has maintained its technical lead in thermoforming and post-processing of plastic parts for years. With a global presence and continuous development, the company remains on course for success.

2023

New series of T11 thermoforming machines with pioneering automation options and new user interface

2018

New series of CNC machining centres CNC 10

2014

First modern fully motorised thermoforming machine, T10 series

2002

First fully automatic TT-in-One production line

1999

Automatic tool change

1994

Stepless motorised window panel adjustment and introduction of halogen spotlights

1993

First motorised clamping frame

1989

First infinitely adjustable clamping frame

1988

First fully motorised thermoforming machines

1984

Prototype of a CNC trimming machine, digital heating control (DMH), quick-clamping system for deep-drawing tools

1980

First GEISS microprocessor control system

1976

First digital electronic machine control system based on TTL

1974

Individual analogue electronic heating control

1964

Individual heating control with thermostats

1952

First deep-drawing tools for thermoforming

1948

Foundation by Georg Geiss

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