Metz (company)

The Metz -Werke GmbH & Co KG is a company in the field of consumer electronics, based in Franconia Fuerth. The family develops, manufactures and sells high-quality products in consumer electronics, photo electronics and plastics technology. Development and production of the products will take place in Germany. The company was founded in 1938 by Paul Metz.

History

On 28 November 1938, the Company was informed by Paul Metz. Founded in Fürth. From 1939 onwards, electronic devices were manufactured for Carl Zeiss and the production program was expanded by the production of products of high frequency technology. By the end of the Second World War in 1945 shortwave transmitters were produced and receivers as well as other wireless technology. After that was founded in 1947 with the production of the first radio station in the business of consumer electronics.

Generally

Metz develops and manufactures its products since 1938, making it one of the most traditional German companies in the entertainment electronics. Since 1951 flash units for cameras are produced and television since 1955.

All units are manufactured in the factory in Fuerth in the district of Fürth.

TV

Metz produces various televisions, among other things, can have the following functions:

  • Built-in digital TV reception ( DVB-C/DVB-T/S2 )
  • Digital recorder, sometimes just in time-shift mode
  • 3D capability
  • Interchangeable tuner
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG Nextview ).

Flashes

In addition to televisions Metz also produces flash units for cameras. The Metz mecablitz - range are system, SCA, automatic and remote flash unit with guide number of 15 to 76 Metz is one of the three largest flash device manufacturers in the world. Meanwhile Metz flash units are exported to over 90 countries. As the first flash units in the world Metz flash units were equipped with USB interface. About it allows the firmware via computer and Internet update.

Plastics Technology

With its plastics technology, the Metz plants supply other companies with components. The following methods are used:

  • Compact injection molding
  • Gas -assisted injection molding
  • Thermoplastic foam casting
  • Ultrasonic welding and hot - embedding
  • In - mold process

For the surface treatment process used to Metz following techniques:

  • Painting on water - or solvent-based
  • Automatic paint with systems of ABB, AKR and Detention Companies
  • Hand paint on hand spray booths
  • Hot stamping
Types of business entity Zirndorf Transistorradio Camcorder photokina Flat panel display Television set Timeshift Pad printing
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