{"id":4529,"date":"2026-06-24T13:10:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T13:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanovis.ch\/?p=4529"},"modified":"2026-06-24T13:10:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T13:10:59","slug":"the-story-of-nanovis-part-1-how-it-all-began","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanovis.ch\/en\/the-story-of-nanovis-part-1-how-it-all-began\/","title":{"rendered":"The Story of NANOVIS \u2013 Part 1: How It All Began"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every company has a story. The story of NANOVIS began more than 20 years ago with a vision and our very first product: the NANOCLEANER NC-350.<\/p>\n<p>Back then, we were a typical start-up company with a clear goal: to develop a more environmentally friendly, efficient and sustainable solution for cleaning printing tools.<\/p>\n<p>Through market research, customer visits and countless discussions with industry professionals, it quickly became clear that cleaning processes were often overlooked in many printing and industrial companies. Cleaning was frequently carried out manually using solvents \u2013 a time-consuming process associated with high chemical consumption and significant disposal costs.<\/p>\n<p>We believed there had to be a better way.<\/p>\n<p>The idea was simple: just as a dishwasher has become an essential appliance in almost every household, we wanted to create a sustainable and efficient \u201cdishwasher\u201d for the printing industry. Our goal was to reduce the use of solvents, eliminate liquid chemical waste and simplify the entire cleaning process.<\/p>\n<p>This idea led to the development of the NANOCLEANER NC-350.<\/p>\n<p>Designed specifically for companies using pad printing technology, the NC-350 became the first major milestone in our journey and laid the foundation for the future growth of NANOVIS.<\/p>\n<p>Although this model is no longer in production today, we are proud that several NC-350 systems are still successfully operating after more than two decades. They stand as a testament to durability, quality and sustainable investment.<\/p>\n<p>The machine shown in the photos has recently been completely refurbished and restored by our production team with great care and dedication. Today, it holds a special place at NANOVIS, reminding us every day where our journey began.<\/p>\n<p>When we look at the NC-350, we do not simply see a machine.<\/p>\n<p>We see ideas, challenges, countless conversations, technical developments and people who believed in a vision.<\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, we see the beginning of a story that continues to this day.<\/p>\n<p>Over the coming weeks, we will be visiting customers who are still successfully operating their NANOCLEANER NC-350 systems. We look forward to sharing their stories and reflecting on more than 20 years of innovation, partnership and continuous improvement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every company has a story. The story of NANOVIS began more than 20 years ago with a vision and our very first product: the NANOCLEANER NC-350. 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