Instruments
Welcome to 3K Instruments – precision and quality as we understand it.
We founded 3K Instruments in 2021 because we saw that many things in our industry were tried-and-tested, but few were truly modern. Our goal was to create real added value – with devices that are reliable, well-designed, and easy to use.
The name “3K” is no coincidence: We – a father and his two sons, all with the surname Krönauer – are united by the idea of developing, building and bringing high-quality electrical devices into the world.
Our roots lie in Bavaria, and it is precisely here— in the heart of the region —that we continue to work closely with local suppliers and partners. This proximity is important to us: It makes us fast, flexible, and independent.
Our claim: devices that make life easier.
For us, the focus is on the person who works with the device. That's why we design our products to be compact, intuitive, and safe – while offering all the features people really need in everyday life.
Especially in the area of thermal copying, which is one of our specialties, every detail counts. We want our customers worldwide to be able to work stress-free and reliably with our devices – with minimal maintenance and maximum service life.
Our stance: Against disposable products – for true sustainability.
It's important to us that our devices can still be repaired even after many years. In an era when products are often built to require rapid replacement—due to a lack of spare parts or unnecessarily complicated design—we're consciously taking a different approach: simple, robust, and designed for a long service life.
Because we believe that sustainability doesn’t start with packaging, but with technical design.
A 3K device shouldn't simply be replaced if something goes wrong it should be repairable. And that's exactly what our customers value.
Our production:
modern technology meets real craftsmanship.
All components of our devices are manufactured using the most modern processes such as:
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Punch laser cutting,
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3D printing,
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CNC milling and turning,
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Assembly of electronic components (SMD & THT).
And yet, nothing we produce is "off the shelf." Ultimately, every single device is assembled, tested, and packaged by hand – with attention to detail and the commitment to ensuring everything fits perfectly.
Since 2025, we have also established our own electronics production facility in Germany. This means we now manufacture at two locations – both in Germany, both handcrafted. For us, this is not just a promise of quality, but a central part of our philosophy.
Why do we do all this?
Because we firmly believe that technology works best when it is simple, well thought out, durable and built honestly.
And that’s exactly what we stand for with 3K Instruments.