Zeimer Manufactured its 1,000th Laser at its Berne Production Facility

More than 20 years ago, Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG, based in the Berne Seeland region of Switzerland began providing eye surgeons with high-quality products. The company started with a diamond knife and soon developed an automatic blade, and eventually eye laser devices. The medtech manufacturer has since vaulted to the level of global companies and is now a recognized leader around the world for femtolaser technology. Ziemer recently manufactured its one thousandth eye laser at its production facility in Port in the canton of Berne.

Ziemer employs approximately 220 people – 190 of whom at locations in Port and Brügg in the canton of Berne – and is a market leader in eye surgery. Cataracts can now be treated in a highly standardized procedure with the Ziemer laser FEMTO LDV Z8 using imaging techniques and computer-aided laser technology. According to Ziemer, the use of femtosecond lasers enable operations on the lens of the eye and the cornea to be safe, gentle and precise. More than four million eyes worldwide have undergone surgery with Ziemer lasers.

As a celebration for the number 1,000 laser produced, the company held a celebration on January 31 for all employees to thank them for their dedication and loyalty, and further event for the public is planned for the handover of the one thousandth laser device. Ziemer works with local distribution partners in more than 40 countries around the globe.

“Innovative work doesn’t just happen in your own company. The efficient interaction of all actors in the innovation process is crucial for market success. To boost our innovative strength and the viability of our research going forward, we have placed a greater emphasis on actual clinical and medical needs. At the same time, we redesigned our research and development work last year to make it even more innovative and effective,” Frank Ziemer, CEO and president of the company, said in a company news release.