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to manufacture
To make or produce something, usually in a craft-based or industrial way.
Diese Manufaktur fertigt seit über 100 Jahren Uhren von höchster Qualität.
This manufactory has been manufacturing watches of the highest quality for over 100 years.
The verb 'fertigen' (to manufacture) is derived from the adjective 'fertig' (finished/ready). It describes the process of making something until it has reached a finished state.
Der Goldschmied fertigt einen Ring genau nach den Vorstellungen des Paares.
The goldsmith manufactures a ring exactly according to the couple's wishes.
'Fertigen' (to manufacture) sounds more formal and technical than 'machen' (to make). It is often used for products that require craftsmanship or a precise industrial process.
Das Unternehmen fertigt hochmoderne medizinische Geräte.
The company manufactures state-of-the-art medical devices.
'Fertigen' (to manufacture) is often combined with adverbs that describe the method of production. Typical examples are 'von Hand fertigen' (to manufacture by hand), 'maschinell fertigen' (to manufacture by machine), or 'nach Maß fertigen' (to manufacture to measure/custom-make).
Diese Ledertaschen werden alle einzeln von Hand gefertigt.
These leather bags are all manufactured individually by hand.
to produce / establish
Herstellen and fertigen can both refer to producing an object. Herstellen is the more general statement about the product coming into being; fertigen places more emphasis on the specific practical or industrial execution. Both verbs can therefore fit the same product, but with a different emphasis.
Die Fachkräfte fertigen diese Metallgehäuse präzise nach Plan.
The skilled workers manufacture these metal housings precisely according to the plan.
Der Betrieb stellt Metallgehäuse für Messgeräte her.
The facility makes metal housings for measuring instruments.
