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The ancient Romans used to say: Faber est suae quisque fortunae... Each man is the architect of his own fate. In other words, in a person's life, their actions matter far more than the adversity of fate, and with the strength of will, one can change even destiny.
Where there is a will, there is a way, and often, fortune is built precisely by the willpower that allows us to make bold choices. Yes, because if everyone is the architect of his own fate, it is also true that fortune favours the bold. And action is always the turning key, in every situation.
There are many examples of people who have changed history and made history, becoming Pioneers, Innovators, and Leaders by making courageous choices. People who, following their own Comet like modern-day Magi, have paved a new path or sparked an innovation.
The difference lies entirely in the courage to act, as Robert Frost wrote: "Two roads diverged in a wood, I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference."
In 100 years of activity, Komet has made the difference. Let's look at some key milestones in this true story:
We are in the 1920s and 1930s, and this is where the story of Komet begins, in what for many has been defined as the period of the ROARING TWENTIES: Roar!
An era of artistic and cultural avant-gardes: Dadaism, Surrealism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism. In this period, when both men and women threw themselves body and soul into their ventures, speed and innovation are the keywords for all those who strive to stand out and want to leave their mark in history.
Electricity and speed!
After all, even the most difficult circumstances can be overcome by a constant improvement in performance.
Nice one, who said this? Peter Brasseler.Peter is the most active among the brothers of a large family living on Ackerstrasse in Düsseldorf. The young Brasseler realizes that a field with plenty of room for innovation is modern dentistry, a medical science that has been making giant strides since the invention of lidocaine, a powerful local anaesthetic, and especially after soldiers returning home from the Great War taught their families to take care of their teeth.
In 1923, Peter Brasseler and his brothers found GEBR in Düsseldorf, one of the first global companies for dental burs, which would later take the Komet brand.
Komet, like the Comet, a Good Star that in the sky of innovations would guide the Brasselers toward their future success.
Due to the air raids of World War II, the Brasseler brothers' factory in Düsseldorf is completely destroyed, and all they can do is move to Lemgo, a small town spared from the horrors of war, and, with stoic determination, roll up their sleeves to start anew.
This is the period of the economic boom, which is why those born in these years are called Boomers.
Harder than stone is only Hard Metal, or Tungsten, from the Swedish “Tung-Stein”, meaning heavy stone, which combined with carbon forms tungsten carbide, a new super-hard alloy almost as hard as diamond. During World War II, this alloy was used to produce the ogives of penetrating projectiles.
If tungsten carbide works for projectiles, why not use it to drill another hard material, dentin, allowing the ability to clean, heal, restore, and give back the smile to thousands of people?
Thus, in Lemgo, at Komet's laboratories, the production of tungsten carbide instruments begins, this incredibly hard material that becomes one of the company's flagship products.
Once you are a leader, however, there is also the responsibility of maintaining that position.
To remain at the top, continuous renewal is essential.
In the constant pursuit of excellence, settling for a great result is not an option. Perseverance, dynamism, and experimentation are required to maintain leadership.
So, just a few years after the beginning of tungsten carbide tool production, the technicians at Komet, Gebr. Brasseler GmbH & Co. KG developed the first CARDIA tool, combining the advantages of tungsten carbide burs with those of diamond instruments.
Our time machine that accompanies us on the discovery of Komet's history takes us to the fabulous 1970s.
While the 1960s were marked by the fight against racial laws and the race to conquer space, in the 1970s, humanity sought to measure itself against its own limits.
In order to always stay at the forefront and surpass its own limits and successes, Komet develops an instrument kit in collaboration with internationally renowned dentists, and thus its tungsten carbide burs replace the less durable steel burs.
It is in this atmosphere of drive and ambition that Komet France is inaugurated in Paris. The company's production is now aiming for new international milestones. While the tungsten carbide bur has become a well-established product, a true pioneer and innovator does not rest on success but always seeks to improve. Thus, the Brasseler brothers' company develops the tungsten carbide bur with a cross-cut design.
What is it used for? To work better and with less vibration on the surfaces of many dental materials, such as non-precious alloys used in prosthetics.
In this story of pioneers, leaders, and innovators, in 1981 Komet launches the H1S, the aggressive cutting tungsten carbide bur, an innovative tool that maintains exceptional cutting performance for a long time and will become a benchmark for future production. Thanks to it, dentin excavation is achieved with low-speed use on a contra-angle handpiece, without applying excessive pressure, significantly reducing the risk of traumatizing the tissues due to excess heat.
In this atmosphere of innovation, the Brasseler brothers' company creates the first VARIO KOMET endodontic post, a product that drives the company to research and produce other post systems. Similarly, the diamond discs produced by Komet become a benchmark for surface finishing.
Tenacity, perseverance, and know-how are the other qualities that allow Komet to navigate towards the future through a path of strong development and growth: in 1986, the Italian subsidiary is inaugurated.
To maintain its leadership, Komet launches the first cross-cutting bur designed for bone.
In 1994, Komet's H34 crown cutter becomes a global benchmark, just like its diamond discs, which become unmistakable thanks to their blue spiral. The patented honeycomb disc allows, for the first time, a better view of the workpiece.
The technological challenge is the new frontier to overcome, but to do so, competent and skilled people are needed. Therefore, in 1997, the first training and education center for Komet's future technicians opens in Lemgo.
During this period, Komet's comet star leaves an increasingly brighter trail, thanks to new production processes that allow the launch of a series of innovative products aimed at conquering international markets, such as the H32 bur for amalgam removal, the new H1SE ball-shaped bur that reduces vibrations, and the H22 AGK cement removal bur. With these new tools begins the era of special instruments, designed for each material and intended to make patients and their dentists smile.
With the creation of the new automated logistics center, from that moment on, it will be possible to receive any Komet tool worldwide in a short time.
Komet enters the new millennium and is increasingly focused on the future and technological progress.
The European Union countries adopt the new single currency: the Euro – a major revolution that opens the markets of the old continent.
The mantra for everyone is to improve and better oneself, so, in order to stay at the forefront, in 2001 Komet also arrives in Austria and launches the premium Diamond Series S on the global market, with an improved cutting ability of about 20%. During the same period, Komet begins the production of the new FC endodontic files for manual shaping of the canal, and the new MFILE system, the first mechanical endodontic system.Alongside the economic boost and technological and media development, the new millennium brings attention to ecology and the environment. The new challenge for sustainability leads to the adoption of renewable energy and eco-friendly materials.
In order to stay true to its mission, Komet expands its production facility in Lemgo: near the company’s historic headquarters, it opens new buildings built with full respect for the environment, where state-of-the-art production plants create diamond-coated instruments. Since 2007, Komet has harnessed solar energy through a large photovoltaic plant: now the goal is not only to be pioneers and innovators but also eco-sustainable.
At the 2007 IDS fair, visitors' attention at the Komet booth is captured by a star in white: the K1SM, a ceramic instrument from the CeraBur range. It is a global exclusive because this excavation bur far exceeds expectations. The first available pieces are sold out in no time. It is not the only innovation of that year: at the same IDS, the first DentinPost X are showcased—fiber posts for successful post-endodontic reconstructions!
In 2018, Komet Academy is established in Italy, bringing together leading clinical experts with the goal of improving dentistry through courses, conferences, clinical books, clinical services, and a successful scientific blog: komet.it.
At the 2019 IDS, the Procodile reciprocating files are introduced, designed to be used with the patented ReFlex movement of the EndoPilot motor for unprecedented endodontic safety.
And despite 2020 being the difficult year of Brexit and Covid, for those with the will to grow, the world and progress do not stop; in fact, these are precisely the years of new limits to be overcome.
Pushing the accelerator, in 2021 Komet launches the SHAX milling cutters for metalworking in the dental laboratory market with the slogan “Bring a shark into your laboratory”.
In the same year, the First National Congress of the Komet Academy takes place in Venice, which, despite the pandemic, is a true triumph in terms of attendance!
Also in that year, the legendary 2021, TAGLIO E FORMA, the first clinical book of Komet Academy, is published by Edra. With over 8,000 copies in dental practices, it quickly becomes the greatest Italian success in dental publishing. This is also evidenced by the thousands of posts with #TaglioeForma on social media, featuring photos of dentists proudly embracing their Komet Academy volume.
The following year, in Turin, during the second National Congress of the Komet Academy, the new DIAO are presented – diamond-coated tips with ceramic pearls that provide significantly improved cutting, durability, and control. A new Komet patent, another technological gem available to dentists.
In 2022, Komet Academy publishes its second scientific volume, ENDO E RESTO, because Komet innovates also in endodontics, as demonstrated by a study on the new Procodile Q reciprocating files conducted by the Universities of Modena, Reggio Emilia, and Catania.
In 2023, the new FQ rotary files are launched alongside the new EnGO motor for an even safer and more effective endodontics.
In the same year, the inauguration of the new Komet Academy Training Center in Verona takes place, and during the third National Congress of Komet Academy in Bologna, SONIC is presented. It is the third clinical volume of Komet Academy published by Edra and the first book in the world on sonic techniques in dentistry!