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Precise control and reliable durability in demanding environments
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Industrial and process automation
Aluminium enclosure with cut-outs, control elements, and engraved labelling.
stable. precise. durable.
Front panels, enclosures and milled parts for machines, controls and systems
Whether on the production line, in the control cabinet or at the machine console – in automation and control technology, everything must operate reliably and stand the test of time. Our CNC-machined front panels, enclosures and aluminium milled parts ensure intuitive operation, easy integration and industrial durability – even under demanding conditions.
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Typical applications:
  • Front panels for machine controls – with precise labelling and accurate cut-outs
  • Enclosures for control panels and displays – robust, ready to install and built to last
  • Interface panels in control and distribution cabinets – precise and easy to maintain
  • Nameplates with technical engraving or UV printing – permanently legible, even under demanding conditions
Why Schaeffer AG?
We understand the demands of process and control technology – and deliver precisely tailored solutions
With decades of experience in CNC machining, we deliver solutions for industrial control technology – from single prototypes to small production runs. Our components stand out for their exceptional precision, consistently high quality, and reliable delivery.
Typical industry challenges:
  • High exposure to dirt, oil, heat, or vibration
  • Markings must remain permanently legible
  • Precise tolerances for complex assembly environments
  • Fast availability for modifications or new systems
  • Low-maintenance, durable components
Our response:
With the Front Panel Designer, you can precisely customize cut-outs, engravings and drill holes – directly on screen, with no fuss. We manufacture to industrial quality standards, starting from a single unit, with precision engraving or UV printing. Our products are abrasion-resistant, oil-resistant, durable and ready for installation.
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Typical industry challenges:
  • High exposure to dirt, oil, heat, or vibration
  • Markings must remain permanently legible
  • Precise tolerances for complex assembly environments
  • Fast availability for modifications or new systems
  • Low-maintenance, durable components
Our response:
With the Front Panel Designer, you can precisely customize cut-outs, engravings and drill holes – directly on screen, with no fuss. We manufacture to industrial quality standards, starting from a single unit, with precision engraving or UV printing. Our products are abrasion-resistant, oil-resistant, durable and ready for installation.
Any questions? We’re here to help.
Project ready? Let’s get started.
Looking for expert advice?
Are you working on a project that requires a custom solution? We’ll advise you on material selection, machining and design – precisely tailored to your requirements.
We’re only a phone call or an e-mail away!
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Start a project – directly in the Front Panel Designer
With the free Front Panel Designer, you can bring your ideas to life, calculate costs and place your order – with no fuss and no minimum order quantity.
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Other areas where our manufacturing excels
Enclosure for an analysis device with display, keypad, and multiple connectors.
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Medical technology & research
Precision-milled components for analytical instruments, laboratory automation, and research electronics
Red front panel featuring an engraved sports car and cut-outs for control elements.
Vehicle symbol with gear for automotive engineering.
Automotive industry
Front panels and enclosures for test benches, control units and automotive applications
Silver anodised front panel with round and rectangular cut-outs and a circular scale.
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Aerospace
Custom-made components for control panels, test systems and specialized enclosures
Black 19-inch enclosure with multiple audio connectors and ventilation slots.
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High-end audio
Front panels and enclosures for amplifiers, studio equipment, DIY devices and audio prototypes
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Ambitious hobbyists
Custom-made single pieces for DIY projects, marine technology and specialized solutions