Ruetschi Technology

Challenges

Ruetschi Technology AG is one of Switzerland’s leading manufacturers of premium implants and medical instruments, a sector that upholds rigorous quality standards and is subject to strict legal requirements. The biggest challenge that Ruetschi was facing came in the form of oil particles that were being deposited on tools, machines, work benches and so on in certain production areas. This was creating a visible oil mist in these areas and leaving a film of oil on the equipment, which then had to be removed manually – adding an extra task that was very different from the specialist work being performed and was undermining morale among the highly skilled workforce. The high concentration of particles was also having a negative impact on process efficiency.