Visit to Metaquip in the Netherlands
In June, I had the opportunity to visit the manufacturer of our laser. This inspired me to write a blog article about my connection to the Netherlands, my purchase decision, and how our laser works.
My connection to the Netherlands
This is how it happened... I grewupinMönchengladbach. Many of you will be familiar with the name of this city. Since Lucien Favrebecamecoach ofBorussia Mönchengladbach, some of Switzerland's best soccer players have been able to get a taste of Bundesliga action in Mönchengladbach. Mönchengladbach is only 25 km from the Netherlands. When I decided to go to university many years ago, I also looked at universities in the neighboring country andcame acrossa very interesting course inNijmegen. It is equivalent to the Swiss degree program "Soziokulturelle Animation" (sociocultural animation) and fascinated me from the very beginning. So, after an intensive five-week Dutch language course, I started my studies in the Netherlands and was able to immerse myself deeply in the Dutch language and culture over the next few years. To this day, I still maintain friendships with former fellow students and feel connected to the country.
A little side note:Hollandactually only refers to the two provinces (cantons) of North and South Holland. Calling a Dutch person a Hollander is therefore similar to saying Bernese or Valaisan when you mean Swiss. However, the Dutch are very cosmopolitan and often refer to themselves as Hollanders when talking to people from other countries.
Why I purchased my laser from Metaquip
I have always been interested in technology and was very enthusiastic about the idea of producing our own engravings in our shop. During my research, I discovered that a fiber laser is the best choice for metal engraving. Unfortunately, these devices are also very expensive, and I couldn't find any offers from suppliers in Switzerland that we could afford. Since good support was very important to me in addition to quality, I was very happy to find a suitable offer at Metaquip in the Netherlands. The initial contact was very promising and there were no language barriers. So I decided to buy a fiber laser from Metaquip. To this day, Robert and his team have provided me with excellent support. Since the laser itself requires little maintenance, I can do the maintenance myself and don't have to rely on technicians from the Netherlands to come to me. After more than a year, I am still very happy with my decision. Incidentally, the entire Metaquip team also speaks excellent English. So if you are looking for something similar to what I bought, you should definitelycheck outtheMetaquip website. Below are a few photos from their showroom that I took during my visit. Metaquip also has lasers for processing organic materials such as glass and wood and for cutting metal in its product range.
How the laser works
As most of you know, a laser beam is nothing more than concentrated light. Light comes in many different wavelengths, many of which are invisible to the human eye. Certain wavelengths react with certain materials. This means that the material is heated by the laser beam, causing a slight change in its surface. At Wert&Voll, engraving is achieved purely through the targeted use of light, without any chemicals or other additives. Our high-quality stainless steel products are ideal for engraving, and there are virtually no limits to the content. This means we are also able to engrave individual designs, such as company logos, onto our products. However, due to the high initial costs involved, this is only possible for larger quantities or on request. In our online shop, we limit ourselves to text engraving. However, we have already made many customers happy with this service and are striving to continuously expand our range.
If you would like to know more technical details about how a fiber laser works, you can find them in this shortvideo.
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If you have any questions about our laser engraving services, please do not hesitate tocontact me!
Yours, Mika