In 1971, Ludwig Jakob founded the company JAKOB Maschinenteile in Kleinwallstadt as a sideline. With the production of resolver gearboxes and simple bellows couplings with keyway connections in 1973, JAKOB sets an important milestone and the search for innovative products and improvements takes its course. Development and patenting of the KSS coupling. The principle of the friction-locked shaft-hub connection was applied for the first time worldwide. Even today, this principle has many imitators. In 1975, we introduce our own assembly and quality assurance. This move enables us to monitor the quality of our products throughout the manufacturing process and ensure that every component meets our strict requirements. Development of the first safety coupling that compensates for shaft misalignment (type SKA). Presentation of the SKA coupling at EMO 77 in Hanover with great success. Move into the production hall in Dieselstrasse. Establishment of a development department for optoelectronics. The first portable optoelectronic handwheels are presented in 1982 In 1983, the company moves to the new administration building at Dieselstrasse 8. Acquisition of a majority shareholding in Optima Spanntechnik, Scheuerfeld. The second expansion follows in 1989 with the relocation of production to the new, larger production hall at Daimler Ring 42. Acquisition of Ott Maschinentechnik, Lengenwang. Acquisition of the company GPA, Karlsruhe. Foundation of the company JAKOB Vakuumtechnik. Acquisition of IPT Ion and Plasma Technology, Kaiserslautern Relocation of JAKOB Antriebstechnik, JAKOB Vakuumtechnik, IPT Ionen und Plasmatechnik and ENEMAC to the new administration building at Daimler Ring 42. Acquisition of ALLMATIC Spannsysteme, Unterthingau ALLMATIC-JAKOB moves to the new premises in Unterthingau Opening of the new OTT-JAKOB administration building in Lengenwang Takeover of the company Trenkle + Schneider / Pfronten New construction of T+S Jakob plant 2 in Unterthingau Development of a motor spindle protection system MS³ – protection of the motor spindle against the high force peaks of a collision. Takeover of Multitec, Nesselwang. New Multitec-JAKOB building Merger of the two companies T+S JAKOB with Multitec to form Multitec-JAKOB Market launch of profile rail couplings – designed for maximum economy, high safety and quick changeover New Optima-JAKOB building The Force Monitoring System (FMS Pad) ensures reliable clamping force monitoring and makes a significant contribution to process reliability and production stability. Innovative Simple-Flex distance coupling – maximum precision and range with minimum mass New production hall for the product lines of Jakobantriebstechnik GmbH in Daimlerring, Kleinwallstadt With the integration of Jakob Vakuumtechnik as a separate department, Jakob Antriebstechnik is underpinning its commitment to innovation and quality in vacuum technology. This strategic decision strengthens our position in the market and enables us to offer our customers an even more comprehensive product range and customized solutions. Conversion and modernization of the production hall incl. warehouse for vacuum technology products