VACUUMSCHMELZE are the leading global manufacturers of advanced magnetic materials as well as the related products. Thanks to our technical know-how, we can continuously innovate our products and gain a sustainable competitive advantage. VAC research and development is committed to guaranteeing technology leadership in close contact to our customer. In 1914, the first vacuum melting furnace set the foundations for today's VACUUMSCHMELZE. Then in 1923, melting alloys in a vacuum went into production on an industrial level This initial operation was situated in Hanau, Germany and later grew into a company operating on a global basis. Today, VACUUMSCHMELZE’s range of products is made up of a large range of advanced semi-finished materials and parts, inductive components which are suitable for the electronics, magnets and magnet assemblies for use in a large range of fields and industries spanning watch-making and medical technology, renewable energies, shipbuilding, automotive as well as aviation.