Columbus Competence Center
Columbus Competence Center
Columbus Competence Center
Columbus
Competence Center

Welcome to the Columbus
Competence Center

Center for research, development, prototyping and contract manufacturing in the field of vacuum press technology.

The Columbus Competence Center is the pulsating heart of Columbus, that pushes the innovative progress in vacuum press technology with every beat. Here all Columbus machines are being developed and perfected. Furthermore, all training, workshops and machine demonstrations take place here, through which customers and interested parties can learn all about the concentrated power of vacuum technology and its infinite possibilities.

The Competence Center gives companies the opportunity to profitably use the vacuum technology and the entire know-how of Columbus for different purposes. The offer ranges from prototyping to the production of beta / small series. The Columbus Competence Center is located right in the creative heart of Europe — in the Tabakfabrik Linz. As an innovative center and partner of San José, the capital of the Silicon Valley, the Tabakfabrik also offers a place of creation for great ideas, collaborations and innovations.

News from the Competence Center

The world of Columbus is always turning. Every day, Columbus does everything in its power to develop new technologies, improve existing ones, test applications and explore innovative materials. In addition, Columbus is represented at all major trade fairs to always present the latest products to the world. In the section "News from the Competence Center", interested parties will always find the latest news and also have the opportunity to present their own experiences.
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The Wardrobe for the Master Carpenter Exam
Masterful craftsmanship
The Wardrobe for the Master Carpenter Exam
Haapsalu Uksetehase AS Manufactures Doors for Hampton by Hilton
Tailor-made perfection in Estonia
Haapsalu Uksetehase AS Manufactures Doors for Hampton by Hilton
A Vacuum Press has supported Der Ernzerhof for many years
Premium Interior Fittings and Yacht Furnishings
A Vacuum Press has supported Der Ernzerhof for many years
"außerdem" utilizes the advantages of a vacuum press by Columbus
Outstanding Shopfitting with Vacuum
"außerdem" utilizes the advantages of a vacuum press by Columbus
Clairhout Interieur: A Revolution in Interior Design
“It presses both flat and curved shapes”
Clairhout Interieur: A Revolution in Interior Design
Advertisement for Jean Paul Gaultier in Santiago de Chile
Columbus customer creates artistic masterpiece
Advertisement for Jean Paul Gaultier in Santiago de Chile
The use of a vacuum press as a veneer press
Flat veneering with vacuum
The use of a vacuum press as a veneer press
My Esel – exceptional bicycles & e-bikes
Beautiful Gift Idea
My Esel – exceptional bicycles & e-bikes
Interwood Pushes Design Boundaries with the Columbus Vacuum Press
Curving the Impossible with Columbus
Interwood sets new standards with the press
Infinity for bimobil motorhomes
Infinity for bimobil motorhomes
Large-scale perfection for high-gloss paint
Ziegler creates impressive eye model for the university clinic
Precession and art from vacuum
Impressive eye model for the university clinic
The Diversity of Applications of a Vacuum Press
From the fruit bowl to the ceiling construction
The possible applications of a vacuum press
The Columbus Pressure Shifting Tool
The Columbus Pressure Shifting Tool
So that natural rubber does not deform steel
Kempa from Belgium invests in 2 vacuum presses
Kempa from Belgium invests in 2 vacuum presses
Round & curved shapes for modern interior design
the patented modular system from Ruth Koppenberger
A patent for the modular system
Everyone said it doesn't work - I believed in it
Mold for vacuum pressing
Columbus: Tips and Tricks from Practice
Mold making for mold bonding with vacuum
Guenther-Vetter-Ruth-Koppenberger
A look behind the scenes at Columbus
Thank you Dad, for a wonderful journey with you
Guenther-Vetter
A look behind the scenes at Columbus
Günther Vetter - the invention of the vacuum bag
training for PUR hot melt adhesives
Protect your employees and your company
EU-mandated training for PUR hot melt adhesives
Andreas Schützenberger, IOU Ramps
Skateboard ramps with the vacuum press Pioneer
Andreas Schützenberger does great things
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Vacuum bag: ZOSIA by Robert Nößler
His masterpiece with nostalgia and a secret
Ruth Koppenberger
What are the benefits of a vacuum press?
Not only to cover curved workpieces and veneer
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Report: International Fair in May 2023
Great success at the LIGNA in Hanover
Vacuum layer gluing and vacuum veneering with a vacuum bag
Vacuum bag: Modern Drop by Lars Hackl
Layer bonding for the next masterpiece
Vacuum bag for masterpiece of Tommy Kairat
Vacuum bag: masterpiece by Tommy Kairat
First-class form veneering with Vacuflex
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Forming of solid surface materials
Utilizing the great potential of a vacuum press
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Vacuum pumps: an objective comparison
Columbus shows the advantages of dry runners
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Free creativity in the creating process
Students from the Waldorfschule Mainz
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1.5 weeks instead of 6 weeks production time
Precisely curved fronts of the DALI speakers
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Vacuum bag: Markus Kramer's masterpiece
His vision brings the French past into the present
Trade fair Holz-Handwerk in Nuremberg with Columbus
That was the Holz-Handwerk 2022
PIONEER and MOVE: Spectacular success at the fair
LL Installations creates high-quality accents with Corian
The magic lies in the perfect details
LL Installations creates high-quality accents
Dali works with a vacuum press from Columbus
Handmade speakers from Denmark
One million satisfied DALI customers in over 70 countries
University of Stuttgart makes innovative artworks with the vacuum press PIONEER
Columbus & University of Stuttgart
Artworks - Innovation meets Science
More independence from suppliers with vacuum technology
Independence from suppliers
6 Reasons to buy a Vacuum Press from Columbus
Flexstone manufactures large boat parts with INFINITY
The Birth of Infinity Vacuum Press
Flexstone produces large parts for houseboats
Feel the musice with Columbus vacuum technology
Sound loungers - feel the music
Magnus Hoffmann has developed something creative
Leonardian center made with a vacuum press from Columbus
Excellence as far as the eye can see
Acoustic panels for the Leonardian Center in Australia
Vacuum technology. Acrylic glass. Unlimited possibilities.
A dazzling cooperation between two pioneers
Vacuum - Acrylic glass - Unlimited possibilities
Vacuum press for individual production
NOW: Individual. Exceptional. Unique.
Vacuum: Best performance from batch size 1
Resysta formed with a vacuum press from Columbus
A compound better than wood
Resysta: Design meets sustainability
master piece with vacuumbag from Columbus
Vacuum bag: White River by Jannik Otte
Masterpiece as an eye-catcher for the entrance area
Mainz Waldorf School produces with the Vacuflex vacuum bag
Young creativity conquers the world
Fascinating - these are students - not carpenters
Zeppelin Nightliners produce their tour buses using a Columbus vacuum press
Full speed ahead with a vacuum press
Tour buses for the biggest stars in the world
Customer Zöllner manufactures for Acrylic Couture with a vacuum press from Columbus
World premiere: acrylic glass chair
Customer Zöllner manufactures for Acrylic Couture
VIDEO: Seamless veneering with a vacuum press
Columbus makes the impossible possible
VIDEO: Seamless veneering in just a few working steps
Columbus forms Kerrock in Belgium
Columbus forms Kerrock in Belgium
An exceptional design future with vacuum presses
Prager manufactures with a vacuum press from Columbus for Siemens
Exhibition builder Prager manufactures for Siemens
An innovative exhibition stand based on vacuum
new opportunities in musiness with a vacuum press
New times bring new opportunities
Conquering existing markets with new applications
Columbus expands its global dealer network
Columbus expands its global dealer network
GEWEMA membership for Columbus Vacuum Presses
Columbus and the great Swiss carpenters
That was the Holz 2019 in Basel
Columbus and the great Swiss carpenters
Columbus enters into a cooperation with Schachermayer
Cooperation with Schachermayer
Columbus receives another strong partner
What is published in professional circles about Columbus
Press: People talk about Columbus
What is published in professional circles about us
Vacuum presses from Columbus at Schachermayers event
MEETING POINT NOBLE VENEER
Visiting the Schachermayer company
Josef Öttl and his winning project "Chilly" - made with a vacuum press from Columbus
An Honor through Vacuum Technology
A chili as a creative lounge furniture is the winner
A Columbus vacuum press for Hymer caravans
Hymer - a success story with vacuum
The well-known producer works with Columbus
North German Broadcasting
The NDR works with a vacuum press
The Tagesschau desk was produced with Columbus
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Why we are called what we are called
What Christopher Columbus has to do with Columbus

VIDEOS from the
Competence CenteR

The video gallery offers the best opportunity to experience the incredible variety of applications of Columbus vacuum presses up close. On the basis of descriptive video material and concrete examples, new applications, processing techniques and innovative materials are presented. As a result, Columbus customers and interested parties are constantly being given new input on how to expand their production spectrum, increase the efficiency of familiar work steps and create extraordinary unique items that will delight customers.
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The Tabakfabrik Linz with Columbus

Tabakfabrik
the creative heart of Europe

The „Tabakfabrik“ is located in the creative heart of Europe and is therefore often referred to as the same. It is a direct partner of San José, the capital of Silicon Valley, and is based on the four pillars of creativity, sociality, work and education. Because of this, it provides the perfect place for great innovations. Located in the heart of the city of Linz, a former working-class city, it also represents a place today that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern and innovative solutions of the future. Since the Columbus concept is ideally suited to that of the Tabakfabrik, Columbus was selected from 700 applicants to settle in the Tabakfabrik and benefit from this innovative engine. There would be no better corporate location for Columbus.