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    Insights into the assembly in our atelier in Marseille.

    The official video.

    Behind the scenes I:

    Albert Clock Made in Germany
    TIME FOR REVOLUTION -
    The Albert Clock is available in two new designs: maple wood and walnut wood. The new product is more defined, with a very crisp display and material finishes. But not only the look has changed. The production as well! After 3 years of producing in China, we have decided to take over the manufacture and bring it to Europe - more precisely: to our own atelier! A big step for us and an exciting challenge. See for yourself...
    MATERIAL CHOICE
    1. The design process -
    Playing with materials: LEDs in 3500k, 4000k and 4500k. Different acrylics suppliers. Different woods. Walnut and maple wood as a final choice.
    VISIT AT ZIMMERMANN'S
    2. The first batch -
    The first batch of 250 walnut wood housings for the Albert Clock is about to be crafted by Zimmermann Uhrengehäuse GmbH in the Black Forest region / Germany.
    VISIT AT ZIMMERMANN'S
    3. Third generation -
    Zimmermann Uhrengehäuse GmbH is a carpenter's workshop for clock cases. The thirs-generation family business employs around 10 workers full time.
    VISIT AT ZIMMERMANN'S
    4. The people behind -
    The clock makers do not only employ cabinetmakers,but also painters and labourers.
    VISIT AT ZIMMERMANN'S
    5. Piling up -
    Outside view of the small factory with the rests of the walnut wood and the maple tree cut and waiting for us
    Electronics Preparation
    6. Back in our atelier -
    The preparation of the cables for soldering Albert Clock's electronics.
    SOLDERING
    7. Inventive ideas -
    A mirror with a glass pane on top make the perfect test rig for our LED boards.
    250 BOARDS READY
    8. Electronics -
    Albert Clock's heart consists of a lot of electronics!
    250 BOARDS READY
    9. Birds-eye view -
    Elecronics and humans sharing the space.
    ASSEMBLY
    10. The look behind the display -
    The segment mask forms the numbers on the display. We exclusively developed it for the Albert Clock.
    ASSEMBLY
    13. Rotating -
    All manufacturing steps from top.
    ASSEMBLY
    11. Manual work-
    The electronic boards are screwed onto the segment mask by hand.
    ASSEMBLY
    12. Closing it up -
    Almost done! As the last step of manufacturing, the back door gets screwed and we put the clock in a protection sleeve for further packing treatment.
    PACKING
    14. Final boxing -
    White gloves are a must, when the Albert Clock is placed in it's original box.
    PACKING
    15. You protect what is precious -
    Protective films against scratches on the acrylic.
    PACKING
    16. Farewell, Albert! -
    We are preparing your Albert Clock for shipping.

    ​​Insights into the production in Germany and the final assembly in our atelier in Marseille.

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