Bergisches Competence Center for CNC and PLC Technology (Throwback 2001)
In May 2001, the “Bergisches Competence Center for CNC and PLC Technology” was inaugurated at BZI Remscheid!
This marked a strong partnership between KELLER, SPINNER, SIEMENS, and BZI, which provided the facilities and infrastructure (and with whom we still maintain a close friendship to this day!).
Together, we introduced state-of-the-art CNC programming into various industries. Thanks to practical courses and innovative tools such as ShopMill and ShopTurn from SIEMENS, skilled workers quickly familiarised themselves with the then-new technology. But it wasn’t just professionals; students also had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of metal technology and create their own workpieces.
- In the group photo from left to right: Mr. Strackbein (BZI), Mr. Tödt (BZI), Mr. Spinner (SPINNER), Mr. Keller (KELLER), Mr. Gatti (SIEMENS).
- In the second photo, you can see Mr. Reckermann, our Head of Sales, leading a course on the opening day.
Discover more about our history on our website: https://cnc-keller.com/history/
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Cutting Machine Operator Final Exam – good luck!
To all aspiring machinists and metal professionals: Good luck and lots of success for your final exams! The KELLER.Software team is keeping our fingers crossed for you!
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Father’s Day 2024
Tomorrow is Father’s Day – time for moments with the family! Whether it’s a fun games evening or a relaxed outing, we always value time with our loved ones. That’s why our office will be closed over Father’s Day/Ascension Day and the following Friday.
We wish you a wonderful holiday and lots of fun in your time off.
We will be fully operational for you again from Monday, May 13th!
– Your KELLER.Software team
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The countdown is on: final machinist exam 2024
The countdown is on! But don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time to learn … for instance with SYMplus™ – the super straightforward CNC learning software from KELLER. Simply rent it. Simply learn. And pass your final machinist exam next week with flying colors.
- Rent SYMplus™ now: https://cnc-keller.com/buy-symplus/#simplus-mieten
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Throwback 1990 – KELLER “Technik-Centrum” Workshop
The KELLER “Technik-Centrum” was opened in the early 90s and was a place of innovation.
The heart of the place was a workshop equipped with six CNC machines and six different CNC controls. A true highlight in our company history!
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Labour Day (1 May 2024)
Tomorrow is “Labour Day”, but instead of working, we’re also taking a well-deserved break to celebrate the achievements of the 19th century labour movement.
Enjoy your day off and (hopefully) the beautiful weather.
We will be back for you as usual from Thursday (May 2).
– Your KELLER.Software team
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Throwback 2012 – Continuing Education Innovation Prize
#ThrowbackThursday for the “Continuing Education Innovation Prize 2012” (WIP) at Didacta in Hanover!
A special recognition for the “Heidenhain Interactive Training” (HIT) project. On behalf of Heidenhain, we developed a revolutionary learning program that teaches older specialists how to operate and program complex CNC controls.
This innovative self-learning concept combined multimedia elements with traditional methods and enabled learners to learn flexibly and at any time.
The jury not only praised the high level of clarity and variety of the learning opportunities, but also the way in which KELLER combined work and learning.
Discover more about our history on our website: https://cnc-keller.com/history/
Pictured (from left to right representing the respective offices at the time): Prof. Dr. Esser (President of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training), Dr. Porwol (State Secretary in the Lower Saxony Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs), Dr. Becker (Chairwoman of the Marie-Luise and Ernst Becker Foundation), Mr. Keller (founder of R. & S. KELLER GmbH), Mr. Wechselberger (former Head of Technical Training at Heidenhain) and Mr. Müller (author of the workbooks on “HIT”).
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Easter is just around the corner! The KELLER.Software team wishes you a happy Easter! We’re taking a short break too, but we’ll be back with full energy for you on Tuesday (April 2, 2024)!
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3 Reasons why you should not use SYMplus (or maybe you should!)
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If you prefer slow and inefficient CNC training.
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If you are not into interactive learning modules and having fun while learning.
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If you don’t want to benefit from a user-friendly software to enhance your CNC skills.
Who would have thought that there are also reasons not to use SYMplus™, right?
However, jokes aside, on our website you will find many reasons as to why you should use SYMplus™.
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Throwback 2016 – “Angrillen” with the KELLER team
Back to February 2016, when our KELLER team celebrated the “Angrillen” despite the wet and cold. Good conversation, lots of fun and, of course, delicious food were guaranteed!
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