SCHWIND Company
Pioneering innovation through rigorous focus
SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions is one of the technology leaders for eye lasers for refractive and therapeutic corneal surgery. We develop, produce and market a comprehensive product portfolio for the treatment of vision defects and corneal diseases. This includes the sophisticated SCHWIND AMARIS excimer laser product family, SCHWIND ATOS femtosecond laser, diagnostic systems, and treatment planning tools for a uniquely wide scope of applications.
Clear focus
SCHWIND is not a jack of all trades. Nor do we want to be. After all, real performance only comes when you focus on one goal. Our goal is to give the eye surgeon the best possible tools to work with, so that patients can enjoy better vision and quality of life. A long list of benefits in the precision, safety, speed, and ease of use of our solutions proves the viability of this approach.
We cultivate a culture of innovation. In research and development, our highly motivated, experienced team of software and hardware developers and biomedical engineers ensures the future success of SCHWIND technologies. We work closely with our users to ensure the practicality of our developments. This has enabled to us to repeatedly redefine the state of the art with completely new solutions.
30 years SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions
Pioneering developments
Founded in 1958, SCHWIND advanced from a diagnostics supplier to an eye laser specialist, and in 1992 the first vision correction operation with a SCHWIND laser took place. Since that time, the company has launched many pioneering developments. Among the first were the passive eye tracker, online pachymetry as a safety factor, and the corneal wavefront technique for custom treatment.
The pacesetter
At its introduction in 2007, the SCHWIND AMARIS excimer laser quickly established itself as the market pacesetter, and it has been continuously refined since then. With pulse rates up to 1050 hertz and eyetracking that actively compensates for eye movement in up to seven dimensions of space and time, it ranks among the leading technologies. SCHWIND is also a pioneer in treatment methods with its touch-free SmartSurfACE technology, PresbyMAX planning tool for presbyopia treatment, and KPL function for planning and performing corneal transplants.
Femtosecond laser with a difference
The SCHWIND ATOS® femtosecond laser enables minimally invasive lenticule extraction as well as flap creation in FemtoLASIK. Its combination of innovative technology and intelligent design provides safety and precision in refractive corneal surgery.
Innovative strength
“Technological innovation at a high level, German engineering and build quality, intensive application and technical after-sales support, flexible response to individual customer needs, and being part of the ‘SCHWIND Family’ are benefits the users appreciate. "Together with the SCHWIND user family, we want to make a major contribution to laser treatment becoming the first choice for correcting refractive errors", says CEO Domenic von Planta.
As a company headquartered in Kleinostheim, Germany, SCHWIND employs more than 200 people. Highly regarded eye surgeons in ophthalmology clinics and hospitals, laser centres, and university hospitals in over 100 countries work with SCHWIND products.
SCHWIND Executive Committee
SCHWIND stands for fast decision-making processes, flexible solutions and personal customer relationships.
Domenic von Planta
Chief Executive Officer
Dirk Rosenlöcher
Chief Financial Officer
Martin Leitner
Chief Technology Officer
Lars Michael
Chief Sales & Marketing Officer
Jean-Felix Zoleko
Chief Operating Officer
Andreas Rödel
Chief Customer Officer
Sustainability at SCHWIND
As a medical technology company, we bear a special responsibility: our products and services have a direct impact on the health and safety of people worldwide. This responsibility commits us not only to the highest quality, but also to strict compliance with all regulatory requirements. For us, compliance is not a formal process, but a central component of our corporate ethics and quality management.
We not only meet legal requirements, but go beyond them by consistently integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into our corporate strategy. For us, sustainability is not an isolated project, but a continuous improvement process that minimises risks, opens up opportunities and creates long-term value.
The guiding principles of our actions are anchored in our Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics and are supplemented by specific ESG guidelines and procedures. All employees are trained and sensitised, and violations can be reported via our whistleblowing channels. We also expect our suppliers and partners worldwide to comply with our standards, as set out in the Suppliers Integrity Guide.
Our ESG strategy is based on three pillars:
Environment: We manage our business sustainably and for the long term by protecting the environment and natural resources. We already set clear environmental targets, monitor key performance indicators and continuously improve our processes – from CO₂ reduction and the use of renewable energies to sustainable procurement. Further measures include promoting energy-efficient behaviour, using green energy, optimising our vehicle fleet with electric or hybrid vehicles, and sustainable procurement.
Social: We create a fair and inclusive working environment that promotes diversity and equal opportunities. We respect human rights, support the health and safety of our employees and are committed to the communities in which we operate. Our principles are enshrined in guidelines on diversity, inclusion, human rights, occupational safety and data protection.
Governance: We stand for transparent and responsible corporate governance. Integrity, ethical standards and compliance with all regulatory requirements are a matter of course for us. Our guidelines cover topics such as anti-corruption, export control, quality and cyber security.
The ESG-ECOM (Employee COMmittee) is the voice of employees for sustainability and responsible corporate governance. Our mission is to actively promote ESG principles within the organisation, raise awareness and encourage concrete initiatives. We focus on transparency, dialogue and participation.
We see ESG as a dynamic process that requires both transparency and continuous improvement. Our ESG team is the driving force behind this development. It ensures that sustainability is not viewed in isolation but is integrated into all areas of the company. Together with our specialist departments, we initiate projects that identify and minimise risks at an early stage, ensure compliance and, at the same time, open up new opportunities for innovation and social added value.
Our mission: To take responsibility together, promote innovation and shape a sustainable future – for our employees, our customers and society as a whole.
