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30 PCB007 MAGAZINE I MARCH 2025 Before 1962: The Early Years In its early years, Schmoll specialized in producing: • Precision tools and stamping equipment • Electric and pneumatic-controlled custom machinery • Heating and cooling units • TV and radio systems • And more ese were challenging times for the com- pany, and Schmoll continuously adapted to find its unique path. By the late 1950s, PCB manufacturing began to emerge in Germany, creating demand for fast and precise drilling and routing machines. 1962–1993: Development of PCB Drilling Machines In 1962, Schmoll introduced its first dedi- cated PCB drilling and routing machine. is machine was widely adopted in the industry, addressing the growing need for precise and reliable equipment in PCB production. e transition to punched tape and card- based data transfer was shaping industrial Schmoll factory before 1962.