1913

Dr. Gotthelf Leimbach founds the company "Gesellschaft zur Erforschung des Erdinnern mbH"

1918

Company renamed "Physikalische Werkstätten mbH" and production of Physics teaching materials started

1919

Start of production of Chemistry teaching materials

1921

Start of production of Biology teaching materials

1925

The company becomes one of the leading specialist producer of teaching materials for  schools

1940

Company renamed "PHYWE Aktiengesellschaft"

1963

50th anniversary of the founding of Phywe, official opening and commissioning of the new main plant in the Göttingen industrial area

1966

Nobel Prize winner Prof. Otto Hahn visits PHYWE

1974

Opening of spacious seminar and exhibition centre in the main plant in Göttingen

1982

Visualisation of radioactive particles with diffusion cloud chamber, a product that is unique in the world and has great popular appeal

1985

Experiments in space:
Astronaut W. Ockels conducts experiments with Phywe magnetic spheres

1988

Founding of Phywe Systeme GmbH

1988

Partnership with Lucas-Nülle Lehr-und Messgeräte GmbH

1997

Introduction of the revolutionary magnet board system for classroom demonstrations in schools and colleges

1998

The modular, multifunctional "Cobra3" measuring system sets the benchmark for computer-assisted experiments

2001

Expansion of Cobra3 range with the Chem-Unit.
Launch of the new X-ray unit with a quick changing tube system that is unique in the world

2002

The modular component system for electricity/electronics is unveiled .

2003

On 01.04.2003, PHYWE SYSTEME GmbH & Co. KG celebrates the 90th anniversary of the company.

2004

Launch of demonstration track: low-friction, robust, best price-performance ratio

2005

interTESS: PHYWE goes e-learning!

2006

Solar-powered maglev model is unveiled.
TESS beginner sets for science teaching across a range of subjects.
Best financial year in the company's history!
Official opening of the new PHYWE Info Centre - presentation of PHYWE products in a modern, communicative atmosphere.

2007

The year of innovation: water wave unit, new "Measure Dynamics" software package, TESS Expert Optics / Nuclear Physics, TESS Expert Plasma Physics.

2008

Market launch of Cobra4, the revolutionary wireless interface for didactic applications.
First ISPM (International Sales Partner Meeting, Basel) with 70 participants from 50 countries. Presentation of the new PHYWE strategy.
Sale of 100,000th TESS Box

Launch of new Applied Science product area
With Service / Campus, PHYWE introduces new and standardised services before and after purchase.
Go-live of new Internet platform