Company

About

Photocad

We want to show you that even more improvements are possible! This is why we work every day to improve workflows, for example, with our nanofinishing plant developed in-house.

This was especially configured for use, in order to supply you with the best possible quality. We drew up the plans for the CNC controlled machinery together with Koweso and in doing so developed something completely new.

Your success is what drives us in our daily work. For us, improving processes not only means an opportunity to cut costs, but we also always have an eye on future developments in engineering and materials to ensure that we make forward-looking investments.

This is the only way for us to meet the high standards that we have set ourselves.

CEO/SALES
Ulf Jepsen
CEO

Tel.: +49 30 565969810

Axel Meyer
Sales

Tel.: +49 30 565969811

Janina Malchin
Accounting

Tel.: +49 30 565969818

CAM
Dirk Höhn
CAM

Tel.: +49 30 565969815

Thomas Berndt
Cam

Tel.: +49 30 565969812

Torsten Lutziga
Cam

Tel.: +49 30 565969813

Julian Schneider
CAM

Tel.: +49 30 565969814

production and distribution
Carol Claus
Production

Tel.: +49 30 565969822

Heiko Soyke
Production

Tel.: +49 30 565969822

Jan Richter
Production

Tel.: +49 30 565969823

Michael Elfeld
Shipping

Tel.: +49 30 565969823

Anton
Team member
HISTORY
Milestones in the

company's history

UNTERNEHMENS-GESCHICHTE

2021
  • Introduction of the cashback system in the Photocad online shop
  • 2021
    2020
  • Photocad delivers individual SMT stencils on the same day for orders placed by 12 o'clock/ noon
  • 2020
    2019
  • Photocad offers UPS Express shipping as standard at no extra cost
  • 2019
    2018
  • Photocad online shop receives certification from Trusted Shops and is soon rated with 5 out of 5 stars
  • 2018
    2017
  • Expansion of the machine park (with three new engines) to increase production capacity: LPKF StencilLaser G 6080, Loewer DiscMaster 4TD-1000, PeM Washer 650 from Pola e Massa
  • Opening of a commercial agency in Switzerland
  • The new Photocad app is available for iOS and Android
  • 2017
    2016
  • Photocad produces completely climate-neutral
  • Publication of the new product advisor for the convenient determination of the appropriate template for every application
  • 2016
    2015
  • Introduction of the 3 new product lines BASIC PLUS, ADVANCED and PERFORMANCE
  • Launch of our new online shop for SMT stencils, archive systems and accessories
  • 2015
    2014
  • Introduction of stepped stencils to handle variable amounts of solder paste
  • 2014
    2013
  • Installation of an ultramodern POLIGRAT Laborant EP110 L250-25 electro-polishing facility to treat the surfaces of SMD stencils using electrochemical techniques
  • 2013
    2012
  • Installation of an additional LPKF StencilLaser G6080 II laser system, increasing production capacity to 20,000 SMD stencils per year
  • 2012
    2011
  • Release of the Photocad APP CALC for iOS and Android
  • 2011
    2010
  • Move to new premises with three times the production area, many technical enhancements to satisfy growing demand, including at peak periods, with fast delivery and uncompromising quality
  • 2010
    2009
  • Increase of capacity with the LPKF StencilLaser G 6080 laser system
  • Inspection of the SMT stencils with LPKF StencilCheck
  • 2009
    2008
  • Delivery of the SMT stencils in environmentally friendly recycled packaging
  • Nano-finishing for SMT stencils
  • Production of SMT stencils for the DEK VectorGuard System
  • 2008
    2006
  • As a standard feature, high-quality labeling of the SMT stencils by our new Datronik LBS 300 laser marking system
  • 2006
    2004
  • Turndown folds provide edge protection for SMT stencils
  • 2004
    2001
  • Introduction of a quality management system according to DIN ISO 9001.
  • Installation of CCD inspection systems for quality testing
  • Introduction of continuous brushing action for the most effective after-treatment of laser-cut SMT stencils
  • 2001
    2000
  • Introduction of the latest LPKF laser cutting technology for the manufacture of SMT stencils
  • 2000
    1995
  • Laser-cut SMT stencils offered
  • 1995
    1991
  • Marketing of printed circuit boards and photo-etched parts
  • 1991
    1985
  • Introduction of CAM systems (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) for processing substrates of CAD-designed circuits
  • 1985
    1969
  • Founding of the company by businessman Wolfgang Ziska
  • First, production of photo-etched parts and printed circuit boards, and later specialization in the manufacture of precision films for the printed circuit board industry
  • 1969