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    Petitpierre specializes in metrology, automation, watchmaking tools and subcontracting.
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    • Dimensional measurement
    • Chronometric metrology
    • Visual inspection of watches
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    High-productivity, ultra-precise equipment for assembling high-end microtechnology components.

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    • Watchmaker screwdrivers
    • Watch magnifiers
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  • Contract Manufacturing
    Contract Manufacturing
    Our team of experts dedicates its unique know-how and passion to the manufacture of complex, carefully crafted micro-technical parts.
    Capabilities

    Petitpierre is able to produce parts that we are often the only ones able to make.

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    Contract Manufacturing expertise

    Petitpierre machines complex, high-precision parts for a wide range of industries.

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    History

    Discover the family history of our company from 1973 to the present day.

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    As part of a global approach, Petitpierre is committed to controlling its environmental impact and contributing to the satisfaction of its employees and customers.

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Advanced Swiss tools and solutions for the micro-mechanical industry

  • Watchmaking
  • Micro-technology
  • Medical
  • Aeronautics

Petitpierre is a partner renowned for its innovation and its ability to provide advanced technological solutions for the most demanding micro-mechanical industries.

Our expertise in micro-mechanics

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Micro-components

  • Dimensional measurement of microcomponents
  • Chronometric measurement of watches
  • Visual inspection of watches
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Micro-technology

Petitpierre, specialized in industrial automation of micro-components manufacturing, offers innovative solutions and high-performance equipment, optimizing the price-performance ratio for the micro-technical industry.

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Watchmaking

  • Watchmaker screwdrivers
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  • Equipment and tools
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contract manufacturing

Petitpierre is a leading Swiss subcontractor of complex, high-precision parts using state-of-the-art machining and manufacturing techniques.

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Swiss high-tech solutions

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Robust products and personalized service

The care taken in the design and production of our products means your can rely on them through our their life-time.

Our teams are trained to support you both throughout your project and once in production. Whether for micro-mechanical automation, high-tech machining contract manufacturing, micro-components metrology or watchmaking tools, our teams will be there for you.

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Innovation guides us

Our development engineers are constantly listening to the markets in order to design solutions that meet the most complex needs of the micro-mechanical industry.

We work closely with your engineering teams to design high-precision and robust micro-parts measuring instruments or cutting-edge automation machines.

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Cutting-edge expertise

The know-how of our experts allows us to meet the many challenges faced by our customers in the high-precision micro-mechanics industries.

We support you throughout your projects in order to meet your most complex technological needs.

New Products

Discover our latest measuring devices designed and engineered by our metrology engineers for high-precision machined micro-parts.

lumen

lumen is an automated measuring instrument for micro-components that can be used directly in your machining workshops for rapid and precise re-calibration of your CNC machines. This device saves time for your production and quality assurance teams.

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drop

drop is an automatic micro-part cleaning device that can be used directly in your machining workshops. This device allows you to clean your micro-parts quickly and efficiently, allowing you to measure them on site. Guaranteed time saving.

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seido

seido is a three-dimensional measuring device currently under development. We will tell you more about it soon!

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The Petitpierre experience in figures

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Company, Culture and CSR Engagement

Since 1973, the year of its foundation, Petitpierre SA has adapted its production tools to the needs of the micro-technology market. Having become one of the flagships of the Swiss micro-technology industry, particularly in the highly sought-after field of watchmaking. The company employs 80 people.

Corporate Culture

Discover our values, our mission as well as employee testimonials.

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CSR Commitments

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Management Team

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Boris Petitpierre hands over the management of Petitpierre SA to Vincent Rieder
17 December 2024
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16 December 2024
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The Acrotec Group is a team of entrepreneurs and talents with a single ambition: to continuously push the boundaries of precision micromechanics and everything associated with it. Acrotecs objective is to better serve its customers, to gain their trust and to earn their loyalty.

  • Watch & Jewelry
  • Medtech
  • Precision High-Tech
Watch & Jewelry
Acrotec is the leading independent supplier of mechanical movement components to the Swiss watch industry. The products offered by the Acrotec Group include most of the key components of a watch movement, including shock absorbers, oscillating weights and barrel springs, and also escapements, barrels, the index-assembly, and many other components and assembled parts. Acrotec also offers automated machining, tools, and all specific treatments and finishings.
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Medtech
Acrotec is one of the leading contract manufacturers in the MedTech sector in Europe. The group is active in the manufacture of complex components and subassemblies for medical devices, as well as precision pumps used in dialysis and diagnostics. In addition, it is a trusted partner in the production of spinal, extremity, maxillofacial, cardiovascular and dental implants, as well as in most instruments used in surgical procedures.
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Precision High-Tech
With its large production capacity and mastery of production processes in accordance with ISO9001, IATF and EN9100 certifications, Acrotec supplies a wide range of demanding industrial sectors.The groups strong technical expertise combined with the vertical integration of many production processes offers a qualitative and competitive service to our partners.
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The Acrotec Group is a team of entrepreneurs and talents with a single ambition: to continuously push the boundaries of precision micromechanics and everything associated with it. Acrotecs objective is to better serve its customers, to gain their trust and to earn their loyalty.

  • Watch & Jewelry
    • Butech : Expertise in fine wire for high-precision industrial applications
    • CAPSA : Swiss watch passion and quality since 1951, with craftsmanship and modernity
    • Décovi : Swiss expertise in precise turning, manufacturing renowned watch components
    • Générale Ressorts : Expertise in watch springs, innovative barrels, and industrial components
    • easyDec : Precision turning since 2004, specialized in watchmaking, connectors, and medical
    • H2i : Innovators in watchmaking instrumentation, leaders in measurement technologies
    • Horlyne : High-end watchmaking expertise, leading in innovative decoration
    • KIF Parechoc : Swiss expertise in shock absorbers and precision components
    • Mimotec : Leader in microtechnology and micromechanics, known for UV-LIGA, CLR-LIGA, anti-counterfeiting technology
    • Precipro : Machining of precious metals for jewelry and watchmaking
    • Petitpierre : Expert in complex assembly machines for microengineering and watchmaking, and high-end tooling
    • Pierhor-Gasser : Leader in watch stones and laser machining
    • PoliTrempe : Expertise in heat treatment and polishing
    • STS : Swiss leader in surface treatment on all watch movement components
    • Sigatec : Expert in silicon micromechanical components for watchmaking
    • WatchDec : Expert in turning and manufacturing micro-components and complex parts
  • Medtech
    • AFT Micromécanique : Medical manufacturer of implants and instruments in France & Switzerland
    • Axial Medical : Specializing in mass production of the most complex implants on the market
    • Butech : Industrial applications requiring extremely fine wire and absolute precision
    • Dawnlough : Expertise in high-technology manufacturing for the medical and aerospace fields
    • Décovi : Precision turning and machining for medical and surgical devices
    • Diener Precision Machining : Producer of high-precision mechanical components such as implants, instruments, and specialized subassemblies for medical devices
    • Diener Precision Pumps : Expertise in custom pumps for various industrial sectors
    • easyDec : High-precision turning on complex micro-components
    • Friedrich Daniels : Expertise in quality surgical instruments
    • Microweld : Micro-welding and laser micro-cutting for implants and instruments
    • Pierhor-Gasser : Stones for medical applications
    • Takumi : Expert in precision engineering, medical, and aerospace partner
    • Team-metal : Expert in mechanical precision, integrated solutions for various industries
    • Tectri : CNC turning for the micromotor sector
    • WatchDec : Micro-component turning for the medical industry
  • Precision High-Tech
    • Butech: Industrial applications requiring extremely fine wire and absolute precision
    • Dawnlough: Expertise in high-technology manufacturing for the medical and aerospace fields
    • Décovi : CNC turning and milling for electronics and all industries
    • Diener Machining Precision : Precision machining for a wide range of industrial applications
    • Diener Precision Pumps : Production of precision pumps for the printing and agri-food sectors
    • DJC Décolletage : Mass production turning of parts for automotive and electronics
    • easyDec : High-precision turning on complex micro-parts
    • Microweld : Laser subcontracting expert, integrated solutions for various industries
    • Petitpierre : Machining of prototypes and small series for microengineering, automotive, and aerospace industries
    • Roch Mécanique : Small and medium series machining focused on the aerospace industry
    • Takumi : Expert in precision engineering, medical, and aerospace partner
    • Team-metal : Expert in mechanical precision, integrated solutions for various industries
    • Tectri : CNC turning for the micromotor sector
    • Vardeco : High-speed turning of electronic components
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