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Machine tools play a central role in numerous branches of industry, particularly in the manufacture of precision components. The most important companies in the sector include GF Machining Solutions (Georg Fischer AG), UNITED GRINDING and Starrag Tornos Group.
1. GF Machining Solutions
GF Machining Solutions, headquartered in Biel, was founded in 1861 and is part of the Georg Fischer Group. With over 3,300 employees, the company is a global player in the mechanical engineering industry with a strong presence both in Switzerland and internationally at more than 50 locations.
The company offers a broad portfolio of machine tools, including machines for milling, eroding, laser texturing, laser micromachining, additive manufacturing and solutions for tools, automation and digitalisation.
The company attaches great importance to automation and digitalisation. With its solutions, the company ensures cleanliness and energy efficiency in production processes.
Update 2024: The company has launched the new S500 laser, which is equipped with a human-machine interface and a control system that exceeds the requirements of even the most complex applications.
2. UNITED GRINDING
UNITED GRINDING is known for its innovative technologies, which are used in various industries such as automotive, medical, aerospace, toolmaking, transport and heavy industry, mechanical engineering, energy and precision engineering. The company is headquartered in Bern and employs more than 2300 people at more than 20 locations.
UNITED GRINDING’s main products include high-precision machines for surface grinding, profile grinding and profile grinding, high-end tool processing machines and additive machine tools.
3. Starrag Tornos Group
The StarragTornos Group was formed from the merger of Starrag Group Holding AG and Tornos Holding AG and is one of the global suppliers to the machine tool industry. The Group is headquartered in Roschacherberg
The company specialises in the manufacture of milling, turning, drilling and grinding machines that are used in a wide range of industries, including the medical, energy and transport sectors.
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