SUSTAINABLE MACHINE ENGINEERING
EFFICIENCY, RESPONSIBILITY, FUTURE
SUSTAINABLE MACHINE ENGINEERING
EFFICIENCY, RESPONSIBILITY, FUTURE
WITH US, SUSTAINABILITY IS NOT A TREND
BUT A COMMITTED PRINCIPLE OF OUR COMPANY
At FOOKE, sustainability is an integral part of everything we do. From planning and manufacturing to delivery, we consistently focus on energy efficiency, resource conservation, and durable quality. Our customers benefit from precise, high-performance machines, lower operating costs, and a measurable contribution to their own sustainability goals.
With innovative manufacturing technologies, intelligent machine design, and a holistic approach, we show how modern production can be sustainable, efficient, and future-proof. FOOKE sets benchmarks in reducing CO₂ emissions, minimizing waste, and optimizing production processes without compromising precision, productivity, or quality.
FOOKE machines are not just tools for outstanding manufacturing, they are a strategic component of sustainable business practices and environmentally responsible production decisions.
DISCOVER HOW WE ARE SETTING THE COURSE
FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION
ENERGY-EFFICIENT MILLING MACHINES
LOCAL SOURCING
SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES
SUSTAINABILITY AS A GUIDING PRINCIPLE IN RESEARCH
SELF-SUFFICIENCY WITH SOLAR POWER
SMART FACTORY LAYOUT
ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE WITH MINIMAL CONSUMPTION
ENERGY-EFFICIENT MILLING MACHINES
Energy is one of the largest cost factors in modern manufacturing. That is why FOOKE relies on a machine concept that demonstrably reduces energy consumption and operating costs without compromising precision or productivity.
Our energy-efficient milling machines combine maximum dynamics, precision, and sustainability in perfect balance. Modern drive systems and intelligent controls minimize losses, ensuring that all available energy is fully utilized for the machine’s performance. Highly rigid and thermally stable structural components guarantee exceptional accuracy even under the most demanding conditions.
Thanks to topology-optimized construction, our machines achieve maximum stiffness with minimal weight. This reduces processing times and lowers energy consumption per workpiece by up to 25 percent. The use of linear motors without mechanical transmission elements also enables movement cycles that are up to 30 percent faster and reduces energy consumption by approximately 21 percent compared to conventional drives.
The machining concepts developed at the FOOKE Technology Center further enhance efficiency: milling times are reduced by up to 50 percent, and post-processing efforts, such as polishing, are cut by up to 80 percent. With efficiencies of up to 94 percent, our machines achieve minimal losses while delivering maximum performance.
We also take longevity and sustainability seriously: from the design stage, we focus on spare part availability, repair-friendly construction, and the use of wear-free components such as linear motors. Our machines meet the requirements for numerous government funding programs. In addition, we take back used machines, refurbish them, and reintegrate them into the production cycle, ensuring true sustainability throughout their entire lifecycle.
CASE STUDY
SUSTAINABLE EXTERIOR MACHINING IN AEROSPACE
In aerospace, every kilogram counts: saving weight reduces fuel consumption, improves performance, and lowers CO₂ emissions.
Conventional process:
Traditionally, chemical etching in baths has often been used. It is an established method, but it has significant environmental drawbacks, including long cycle times, high chemical consumption, and substantial ecological impact.
FOOKE’s sustainable solution:
Instead of chemical processes, FOOKE relies on high-precision mechanical milling, a fully automated turnkey solution that combines efficiency and sustainability. By using purely mechanical material removal, cycle times are significantly reduced, and environmental impact from chemicals is completely eliminated. The result is a clean, cost-effective, and future-proof manufacturing technology.
Concrete sustainability facts:
- Productivity increase up to 35 %: Time and cost savings while simultaneously increasing production capacity.
- Weight reduction up to 50 %: Precise material removal lowers aircraft weight, a critical factor for fuel efficiency and CO₂ reduction.
Conclusion – Sustainable through efficiency:
FOOKE demonstrates how sustainable production in aerospace can be achieved in practice: eliminating chemical processes, achieving significant weight savings, and significantly increasing efficiency in manufacturing and material usage, convincing both environmentally and economically.
WE FOCUS ON EFFICIENCY AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION IN OUR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES BEYOND MILLING
FRICTION STIR WELDING (FSW)
- Up to 80 % lower energy consumption compared to conventional welding
- No use of filler materials or shielding gases
- Minimal cooling required
- Highly automatable → less scrap, reduced resource consumption
Your benefit: Lower operating costs and sustainably produced assemblies.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (3D PRINTING)
- Only the material actually needed is used
- Significantly reduced energy and material consumption
- Shorter process times, improved mechanical properties, less post-processing
Your benefit: Lower production costs, less waste, improved CO₂ footprint.
SUSTAINABILITY IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
SUSTAINABILITY AS A GUIDING PRINCIPLE IN RESEARCH
At FOOKE, sustainability is not just a goal—it is a central guiding principle in our research and development. Every innovation, new machine concept, and technological advancement is evaluated in terms of energy efficiency, resource conservation, and longevity. This approach creates solutions that combine economic performance with ecological responsibility, making our customers’ production processes more sustainable in the long term.
In our development projects, we focus on the use of environmentally friendly materials, energy-efficient drive systems, and intelligent control technologies. Already in the concept phase, our engineering teams aim to reduce emissions, minimize material use, and optimize processes. In this way, FOOKE actively contributes to transforming industrial manufacturing toward greater sustainability—without compromising precision, quality, or productivity.
A key factor in our success is close collaboration with universities, partner companies, and research institutions. These partnerships allow us to transfer the latest scientific insights into market-ready solutions at an early stage. Joint development projects result in practical innovations that measurably improve energy savings, process optimization, and material efficiency.
For FOOKE, sustainability in research means thinking beyond the present and developing solutions today that will remain relevant tomorrow. We continuously invest in knowledge, technologies, and partnerships to shape progress responsibly.
Your benefit: Technologies that set benchmarks in efficiency, performance, and sustainability today and for the future.
LOCAL SOURCING
SUSTAINABILITY STARTS IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Our responsibility does not end at the factory door. That is why we source the majority of our purchased components from the DACH region.
Short transport distances – lower CO₂ emissions
Regional sourcing significantly reduces transport costs and emissions.
Your benefit: Sustainable supply chains and reliable planning.
Faster delivery times – greater flexibility
Short distances ensure quick response times and reduce machine downtime.
Your benefit: Higher machine availability.
Strengthening the local economy
Collaboration with regional partners promotes innovation and local value creation.
High transparency & close partnerships
Direct communication enables better quality control and stable relationships.
Robust supply chains
Reduced dependence on global disruptions ensures long-term supply security.
Responsible & certified
All suppliers comply with our Code of Conduct. We are certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001 and regularly audit environmental and social standards.
INDEPENDENT, CLIMATE-FRIENDLY, ECONOMICAL
SELF-SUFFICIENCY WITH SOLAR POWER
At FOOKE, we rely on renewable energy to make our manufacturing processes more sustainable.
Over 60 % of our electricity needs are covered by our own photovoltaic systems. This provides independence from the energy market, reduces costs, and ensures a reliable power supply, especially in critical production processes. At the same time, we actively contribute to climate protection and the energy transition.
Our e-mobility fleet also benefits from this: company vehicles are charged with self-generated electricity.
Your benefit: stable energy costs, sustainable production, and a strong, future-oriented corporate image.
EFFICIENT USE OF SPACE FOR GREATER PRODUCTIVITY
SMART FACTORY LAYOUT
At FOOKE, space is considered a valuable resource.
Every square meter of our production areas is carefully planned and optimally used, with unused spaces consistently avoided. The well-thought-out factory layout ensures improved material and production flow: shorter distances, faster processes, and fewer waiting times significantly increase overall efficiency.
By intelligently arranging work areas and machines, we noticeably reduce storage, transport, and operating costs while creating the foundation for higher productivity. Our layout concept is flexible and future-proof, allowing production areas to be easily adapted or expanded as needed.
In addition to economic efficiency, we place great emphasis on safety and ergonomics. Clear structures, safe pathways, and employee-friendly workstations not only enhance well-being but also boost team performance.
The result is a modern, streamlined factory concept that consistently supports the principles of lean production by reducing waste in terms of time, distance, and resources.
ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION
SUSTAINABILITY WITH SYSTEM
We take responsibility for our customers, our employees, and our environment.
That is why we are proud that our environmental management system has been certified according to the internationally recognized DIN EN ISO 14001 standard.
This certification confirms that we systematically and continuously implement measures for environmental protection. It is not only about meeting legal requirements but also a conscious commitment to sustainable action and continuous improvement.
What does this mean in practice?
We regularly analyze our environmental impacts, optimize processes to conserve resources, and set ambitious environmental goals. Whether it is energy efficiency, waste reduction, or environmentally friendly sourcing, we take a holistic approach and act responsibly.
For us, ISO 14001 certification is not an endpoint but a motivation. We aim to continue contributing to a sustainable future in a transparent, measurable, and committed way.
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Environmental Policy of FOOKE GmbH
