1970s
1973
Teca-Print is founded as Tecalcos and quickly establishes itself on the market with pad printing machines and accessories.
![Teca-Print_1973_01 https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_1973_01.jpg](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_1973_01.jpg)
The « Tecalcos 120 » is the first pad printing machine to be produced in Thayngen.
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1977
Due to the great success on the market, the construction of an own manufacturing and office building becomes necessary.
The name Tecalcos is changed to Teca-Print AG.
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1980s
1980s
In the 1980s, cooperation with sales partners is established worldwide.
Subsidiaries are founded in France and the USA, soon followed by Germany and Hungary.
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1981
The building is expanded and still acts as the company’s headquarters today.
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1983
Development of the FLG 100 flame treatment unit, which utilizes propane gas to generate the flame.
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1990s
1991
The development of the sealed inking system is a milestone for pad printing.
![Teca-Print_1991_01 https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_1991_01.jpg](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_1991_01.jpg)
1992
Multi-colour prints are now possible with a sealed inking system.
![Teca-Print_1992_01 https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_1992_01.jpg](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_1992_01.jpg)
1996
For comfortable and fast multicolour prints the Transfert Carré with electric motor is developed.
![Teca-Print_1996_01 https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_1996_01-768x356.jpg](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_1996_01-768x356.jpg)
2000s
2002
Teca-Print becomes a member of the French Dubuit International group, which specializes in the various printing processes.
![Teca-Print_2002_01 https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2002_01.jpg](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2002_01.jpg)
2003
The first microprocessor-controlled machine generation with servo motor conquers the market.
![Teca-Print_2003_01 https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2003_01.jpg](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2003_01.jpg)
2006 & 2009
Teca-Print achieves the initial certification according to ISO 9001.
In addition to quality management, environmental management is certified according to ISO 14001.
![Teca-Print_2006_01 https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2006_01.jpg](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2006_01.jpg)
2010s
2011
With the TPX 100 Ădition Cadrans for the watch industry, Teca-Print launches the first application-specific equipped machine.
![Teca-Print_2011_01 https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2011_01.jpg](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2011_01.jpg)
![Teca-Print_2011_02 https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2011_02.jpg](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2011_02.jpg)
2013
The TPX 221 Ădition Compteurs takes the increased quality demands of the watch industry into account.
![Teca-Print_2013_02 https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2013_02.jpg](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2013_02.jpg)
2015
Coins can be decorated with up to 7 colours on the TPX 301 Mint Workstation with integrated camera system.
![Teca-Print_2015_02 https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2015_02-768x675.jpg](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2015_02-768x675.jpg)
2016
The RDM 100 rotary printing module is driven entirely by servo motors. Cylindrical as well as flat parts are printed with high precision.
![Teca-Print_2016_01 https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2016_01.jpg](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2016_01.jpg)
2017
The demands on automation are increasing: In addition to the printing process itself, the focus is on camera control and many other technical extras.
![Teca-Print_2017_02 https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Teca-Print_2017_02-768x537.jpg](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Teca-Print_2017_02-768x537.jpg)
2018
Modern, with a focus on the essentials: The electromechanical delta III is the first machine in monoque design.
![Teca-Print_2018_01 https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2018_01.jpg](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Teca-Print_2018_01.jpg)
2022
Electromechanical screen printing machines are developed and successfully introduced to the market. The high precision of the screen printing units guarantees perfect performance even if integrated into automatic systems.
![Teca-Print_2022_01 https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Teca-Print_2022_01-768x612.jpg](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Teca-Print_2022_01-768x612.jpg)
2022
The first systems with the myTeca-Print software application are delivered. With the application, machines and systems can be programmed, parameters and functions can be changed at an external workstation.
![Teca-Print_2022_02 Teca-Print Logo myTeca-Print Software Applikation](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Teca-Print_2022_02-768x768.jpg)
2023
Thanks to innovative development work and cooperation with a well-known manufacturer of highly conductive pastes, pad printing is becoming increasingly important in the field of printed electronics.
![Teca-Print_2023_01 https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Teca-Print_2023_01-768x512.jpg](https://teca-print.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Teca-Print_2023_01-768x512.jpg)
2023
Teca-Print celebrates its 50th anniversary. 50 years in which Teca-Print has played a decisive role in developing pad printing.
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