Who We Are and What Drives Us
High-quality medical technology and laboratory automation improve lives. That’s what we work toward every day – side by side with our customers.
BIT stands for medical technology and laboratory automation that works. As a CDMO for medical devices based in Schwalbach am Taunus, we provide our customers with integrated support throughout development, manufacturing, and product maintenance – with a well-coordinated team, clear processes, and a commitment not only to deliver but to truly take on responsibility. What drives us is the conviction that good medtech and lab automation improve lives – and that we can make a real contribution to that. We live up to this commitment every day: in the quality of our work, in the way we communicate, and in our reliability when it matters most.
We work closely with our customers. They aren’t just clients—they’re our equal partners. We think proactively and speak plainly, even when it’s uncomfortable. That is the only way to achieve genuine progress in products, processes, and people. And it’s the only way we can navigate the regulatory jungle alongside our partners.
Or, in short: Let’s Build Innovation Together!
BIT in Numbers
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Years of experience
Our foundation to support you with your specific needs.
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Employees
Who make us proud and help advance medical technology.
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Years of product lifespan
The BNII is our oldest instrument still in production. Quality that lasts.
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Years in our company
90 % of our R&D experts have been part of our team for more than 15 years. Continuity you can feel.
Our History
1976 Small steps, big goals
Four employees begin manufacturing a vaccination gun. The birth of BIT.
1980 – 1990 We’ve found our direction
Specializing in in vitro diagnostic devices and the corresponding device manufacturing.
1996 The way is clear for a scale-up
Relocation from Frankfurt to the Vordertaunus region while production continues; capacity is in place.
2001 A breath of fresh air
The Kaizen culture takes hold. We believe that many small changes make all the difference.
2007 The birth of our in-house development department
BIT can now handle the entire process from the initial idea to the final product.
2008 – 2015 Expansion strategy
BIT gains extensive experience in expanding its expertise internationally through the founding and acquisition of additional companies in the U.S., China, Japan, and France.
2016 Redefining time-to-market
With a new modular electronics concept, we significantly shorten development times—and bring your product to market faster.
2017 BIT goes digital
Digitalization is making its way into the development department through a digital design history file management system, resulting in a noticeable increase in efficiency.
2022 Paperless Manufacturing
Digitalization doesn’t stop at manufacturing. Our new Digital Manufacturing Intelligence Platform makes processes paperless, reduces sources of error, and boosts efficiency.
2025 Ready for the future
As part of Fried Holding GmbH, we have new momentum – with modernized structures, a shared vision, and the drive to collectively make a significant impact on the industry.
These Customers Already Trust Us
Our Management Team
Your questions
Yes, that is one of our greatest strengths. Since development and manufacturing take place under one roof at BIT, both teams work closely together from the very beginning. This saves time, avoids coordination issues, and ensures a smooth transition from prototype to mass production.
Absolutely. We extend your product’s lifecycle through our obsolescence management, expansion of functionality, and the integration of new electronics and a modern software architecture. In doing so, we always take all necessary regulatory measures into account.
For us, regulatory compliance isn’t an afterthought -it’s part of the process from the very beginning. Our in-house team is familiar with the requirements – from ISO 13485 to the CE IVDR Directive and guides you through every step. This allows us to avoid regulatory dead ends early on and ensure that your product reaches the market safely and quickly.