W.E. Birenheide
norddeutsche-feinmechanik.de
W.E. Birenheide is a precision mechanical engineering firm based in Lübeck, Germany, with over five decades of industry experience. The company specializes in contract manufacturing, offering comprehensive services in CNC milling, CNC turning, and precision machining. They support clients from the initial design and prototype phase through to full-scale serial production. Serving a diverse range of sectors including industrial, medical, and leisure sports, the company utilizes modern machining equipment and a highly skilled workforce to ensure precision. Their portfolio encompasses complex assemblies, specialized machinery components, and proprietary consumer products such as the little horse safety stirrups and propeller-driven canoes.
FabLab Lübeck
www.fablab-luebeck.de
FabLab Lübeck is a community-driven fabrication laboratory that provides access to advanced manufacturing tools and professional equipment. The facility supports startups, students, and hobbyists in developing prototypes and personal projects through a range of technical workshops and expert guidance. Services include additive manufacturing, precision laser cutting, and textile production, alongside a community-focused repair café. The organization emphasizes safety and skill development by requiring mandatory machine training and equipment certifications for all users. It serves as an open innovation space that bridges the gap between conceptual design and physical product realization.
Pump und Wilken
www.pump-wilken.de
Pump und Wilken is a German engineering company based in Lübeck, specializing in machine and plant construction since 1992. The company offers a broad range of services, including custom single-part production, prototype development, and small to medium-scale manufacturing series. Their core technical competencies include precision turning, milling, sawing, and various welding processes. Beyond manufacturing, they provide consulting services for production process optimization and internal tool construction. The business serves diverse industrial needs by working with metallic materials as well as specialized plastics, GFK, and CFK.
