{"id":1538,"date":"2018-06-19T10:48:46","date_gmt":"2018-06-19T08:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mkw-laser.de\/the-mkw-story\/"},"modified":"2023-12-08T11:58:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T10:58:26","slug":"the-mkw-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mkw-laser.de\/en\/the-mkw-story","title":{"rendered":"The MKW Story"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How it all began \u2013 the MKW Story<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”48px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1814″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Mathias Mink \/ Uwe Kirchenbauer (1984)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1817″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Uwe Kirchenbauer \/ Mathias Mink (2014)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The 1980s<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

1984<\/b>\u00a0MKW is founded by Mathias M<\/strong>ink, Uwe K<\/strong>irchenbauer, and Gerda W<\/strong>alker, initially as a limited-liability distribution company (GmbH) for medical and technical equipment.<\/p>\n

1984-1986<\/b> Sale of medical equipment, most importantly the spinal therapy system \u201cSchwing-Extensor\u201d in Germany.<\/p>\n

1986<\/b> MKW learns about laser therapy<\/strong> from a \u201cSchwing-Extensor\u201d customer and includes a laser product in its sales catalogue.<\/p>\n

1987<\/b> The company specializes in low-level laser therapy units. The first MKW laser system<\/strong> \u2013 at the time still a simple point laser unit \u2013 is built to order and launched successfully. The point laser is upgraded by the addition of a point search feature with automatic laser.<\/p>\n

1988\u00a0<\/b>MKW develops as laser shower<\/strong> for large-area treatments. Series production with the company\u2019s own housing line starts in 1989.<\/p>\n

1989<\/b> Mathias Mink and Uwe Kirchenbauer acquire Gerda Walker\u2019s shares.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1775″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][vc_single_image image=”1769″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][vc_single_image image=”1772″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#00957e” css=”.vc_custom_1529568589535{margin-top: 60px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The 1990s<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

1991<\/b> With the MKW laser comb<\/strong>, the first utility patent is registered with the German Patent Office in Munich.<\/p>\n

1992<\/b> MKW\u2019s multi acupuncture system<\/strong> is introduced as the only system in the world that can laser-treat several acupuncture points simultaneously.<\/p>\n

1993\u00a0<\/b>The company\u2019s first branch is founded in Hanover.<\/p>\n

1994<\/b> Production is expanded by the addition of a second production facility.<\/p>\n

1998\u00a0<\/b>MKW develops the first battery-operated laser system LA-X<\/strong> with integrated point search function, automatic laser, digital skin conductivity measurement, and replaceable fibre-optic cables, for which the company is granted a utility patent from the Patent Office in Munich. The product is launched on the market in 1999.<\/p>\n

1999\u00a0<\/b>The handbook “Lasertherapie: Licht kann heilen(Laser Therapy: Light Can Heal)“<\/i> is published. Nearly all studies presented in this book were conducted with MKW\u2019s laser system.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1787″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][vc_single_image image=”1784″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][vc_single_image image=”1781″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#00957e” css=”.vc_custom_1529568619854{margin-top: 60px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The 2000s<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

2001\u00a0<\/b>MKW presents the first laser shower \/ laser comb<\/strong> as an A\/C-powered model. Development of the power station for the LA-X system<\/strong> as well as the rechargeable battery station for the laser shower \/ laser comb.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2004\u00a0<\/b>The handbook “Lasertherapie und Laserpunktur: Behandlungspl\u00e4ne (Laser Therapy and Laser Puncture: Treatment Tables)” appears. All treatment programmes presented are based on applications with MKW\u2019s laser systems. To date the handbook has gone through three print runs with a total of 4,000 copies. It has been translated into English and Spanish.<\/p>\n

2005\u00a0<\/b>MKW expands its network. Its exclusive partnership with the software specialists from Livetec boosts the company\u2019s development capacity considerably. All MKW products are manufactured in L\u00f6rrach. The first laser products on OEM basis are manufactured.<\/p>\n

2008\u00a0<\/b>The handbooks “Lasertherapie und Laserpunktur bei Pferden as well as Lasertherapie und Laserpuntkur bei Hund und Katze”\u00a0appear. Both handbooks are also available in English (Laser Therapy and Acupuncture on Horses<\/i> and Laser Therapy and Laser Puncture in Dogs and Cats<\/i>). All treatment programmes are based on applications using MKW\u2019s laser systems.<\/p>\n

2009<\/b>\u00a0MKW presents a widely publicized global novelty at the world\u2019s largest medical trade fair: the laser shower PowerTwin 21<\/strong> \u2013 a laser shower with 21 laser diodes which can be retrofitted into a laser comb within seconds. Time-saving, high-density laser applications can now be performed on large areas.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1790″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][vc_single_image image=”1793″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][vc_single_image image=”1796″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][vc_single_image image=”1799″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#00957e” css=”.vc_custom_1529568629776{margin-top: 60px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The 2010s<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

2011\u00a0<\/b>MKW presents the re-launch of the laser pen LA-X<\/strong>. Following the successful market launch of this application method more than a decade ago, the laser pen LA-X P200<\/strong> has become the ultimate technological reference. MKW develops the laser systems LASERNEEDLE and LUCI as an outside contractor. Both systems are marketed and sold worldwide.<\/p>\n

2012\u00a0<\/b>The handbook “Laser Acupuncture: Successful Therapy Concepts” appears in German and English. The application programmes it presents refer for the most part to treatments with MKW\u2019s laser systems.<\/p>\n

2013<\/b> The first laser unit developed by MKW is accredited in the USA. Further laser systems are still in the accreditation process. In China accreditation is imminent. MKW is now also represented in the Arab world. Agreements have been signed with two major trade organizations.<\/p>\n

2014<\/b> MKW works with over ten sales representatives in Germany and exports low-level laser systems<\/strong> throughout the world. Studies of renowned institutes as well as countless field reports demonstrate the therapy results which can be achieved with MKW\u2019s laser system<\/strong>. Nearly 40,000 laser systems from MKW<\/strong> are employed worldwide. This makes MKW one of the world\u2019s leading providers after 30 years.<\/p>\n

2015<\/b> With the Laser Shower PowerTwin21+<\/strong> and the Laser Pen LA-X P500<\/strong>, MKW presents an advanced development of its successful laser models. The new textbook “Low Level Lasertherapie \u2013 Grundlagen und Praxis moderner Photomedizin (Low-Level Laser Therapy: Basics and Practice of Modern Photomedicine)” discusses therapies with the MKW laser system. The sales network is steadily expanded. MKW Lasersystem<\/strong> is now also represented in Korea and Iran. Approval in Canada is imminent.<\/p>\n

2017<\/strong> MKW releases the software package 6.0. From now on FI bands<\/b> (frequency integrated bands), sweeps<\/b> (in autorun mode) as well as extended frequency series are part of and automatically integrated into MKW devices Laser shower PowerTwin21+ as well as Laser pen LA-X P500. The new software is based \u00a0on research mostly \u00a0done by the College for Low Level Laser Therapy (www.colll.org<\/a>) and is being explained in the treatment booklet \u201cpocket guide laser frequencies\u201d. This treatment booklet is from now on part of the scope of delivery for said devices.<\/p>\n

2018\u00a0<\/strong>The text book \u201cLaser Field Therapy\u201d is being published. The authors Kreisel \/ Rosin \/Fuechenbusch explain in detail the mechanism of laser field therapy. Virtually all of the therapy forms explained are part of the MKW laser systems PowerTWin21+ and LA-X P500. MKW is exhibiting at the laser-world congress WALT in Nice.<\/p>\n

2019\u00a0<\/strong>The MKW network keeps expanding. New exclusive distribution partners are acquired in the companies MVM in Turkey and Sarana in Indonesia.\u00a0MKW steps up its cooperation with the College for Laser Photo Therapy (www.COLLL.org<\/a>) and conducts webinars on laser-related issues on a regular basis. It offers online courses on laser protection and treatment tutorials in collaboration with COLLL.\u00a0The German textbook Laser-Photo-Therapie in der Zahnmedizin\u00a0<\/em>(Laser Phototherapy in Dental Medicine) is published, which contains numerous references to MKW laser systems.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1805″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][vc_single_image image=”1802″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][vc_single_image image=”1808″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][vc_single_image image=”1811″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][vc_single_image image=”5442″ img_size=”180″ alignment=”right”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#00957e” css=”.vc_custom_1529568629776{margin-top: 60px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The 2020s<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

In March 2021<\/strong>, MKW presents the PowerTwin XP5 laser shower<\/strong> – a consistent further development of the successful PowerTwin 21+ model. A large color display makes it easy to set all parameters. Laser power, operating mode, therapy time and dose are displayed with maximum contrast. The highlight: a Bluetooth interface makes it possible to work with the “MKW LASER PRAXIS”<\/strong> software. This software has been specially developed for the practice. Simple touchscreen control via an associated tablet. With customer and patient manager, therapy control, therapy documentation, extensive frequency database with the option of creating your own frequencies, frequency series and indications with therapy programs. Lasering has never been so easy.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”19763″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][vc_single_image image=”19769″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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