History of KKS Ultraschall AG

The foundation stone for today’s KKS Ultraschall AG and its development and production of high-performance ultrasonic technology was laid in 1982, in Steinen, Switzerland . Purity and quality have been firmly ingrained in our value system ever since. They are the driving force behind our entrepreneurial spirit and the passion with which we continuously develop our expertise, so that we are now recognized as experts in surface treatment and ultrasonic cleaning worldwide. In future we will continue to invest systematically in research & development and in technological progress, pushing the boundaries of what is technically achievable. In our field of expertise, we meet customer expectations through excellence and product and process innovation.

For 40 years, KKS Ultraschall AG has specialized in the production and application of ultrasonic cleaning and surface treatment processes. Our services are forward-thinking and geared to the individual needs of our international clients. We have built up a large body of expertise over the decades. Thanks to our application-oriented research & development, we are always at the forefront of technology – with Swiss precision.

Our product and service portfolio at a glance:

Innovative, high-performance ultrasonic components for aqueous cleaning
System solutions and equipment for ultrasonic-assisted aqueous cleaning and surface treatment
Surface treatment and cleaning in the Medical Surface Center as outsourcing services

Milestones in the history of KKS

We are future-oriented! We use our know-how and experience in surface treatment through services and equipment with the latest technology for the benefit of the patient.

1982

Founding of KKS Ultraschall AG

Development, production and sale of ultrasonic generators and transducers.

1988

Construction of the first ultrasonic cleaning system

Launch of systems engineering

Development and construction of the first ultrasonic cleaning system
Development of surface treatment systems

1989

Construction of the first electropolishing system for the medical technology sector

1991

New building and headquarter in Steinen, Switzerland

1993

Construction of the first fully automatic cleaning system

1995

Entry to the international market

1997

Construction of the first fully automatic electropolishing system for the medical technology sector

2001

ISO 9001 certification

2002

Construction of the first anodizing system

Use in the in-house Medical Surface Center for anodizing as an outsourcing service

2003

Medical Surface Center

Opening of service center for surface treatment of medical products

2006

Extension and new construction of Medical Surface Center in Steinen, Switzerland

2007

EN ISO 13485 certification

Launch of new KKS DUAL and MIX multi-frequency ultrasonic technology

2008

Development and industrialization of the process for dark anodizing of titanium – TioDark™

2009

Entry to the Chinese market

First fully automated ultrasonic cleaning system delivered to the medical technology sector

2011

Development and industrialization of the process for etching titanium dental implants

Construction of an internal, fully automatic etching system for etching dental implants in the Medical Surface Center

2012

Realization of the first fully automatic etching system for the dental industry

2015

Integration of a new generation of controllers for fully automatic KKS systems

KKS systems become “Industry 4.0 ready”

2017

On January 1, 2017, KKS Ultraschall AG becomes a subsidiary of KOWEMA AG

Kowema offers pension funds in Switzerland a long-term investment opportunity in unlisted, healthy and profitable Swiss SMEs.

2018

Construction of new Medical Surface Center including cleanroom in Steinen, Switzerland

2019

Construction of new production facilities for the Medical Surface Center including cleanroom

New Medical Surface Center equipped with state-of-the-art production facilities including cleanroom connection (cleanroom class ISO 8 and cleanroom class ISO 7)