HQ: 184 Route des Martinets | 74250 Fillinges France |+33 (0)4 50 31 33 11
AFT Micromécanique Suisse: Rue Sédrac 21 | CH-2950 Courgenay Switzerland |+41 (0)32 566 16 40
HQ: 184 Route des Martinets | 74250 Fillinges France |+33 (0)4 50 31 33 11
AFT Micromécanique Suisse: Rue Sédrac 21 | CH-2950 Courgenay Switzerland |+41 (0)32 566 16 40
With the key microtechnology event fast approaching, the Acrotec Group is gearing up to shine at SIAMS 2024, to be held in Moutier from April 16 to 19. Seven Group companies – AFT Micromécanique, Décovi, easyDec, Petitpierre, STS Develier, Tectri and WatchDec – will be showcasing Swiss innovation and expertise.
Located in the heart of the Jura Arc of technologies, SIAMS is the benchmark trade show for the microtechnology production chain. With nearly 450 specialized exhibitors, the show offers a unique opportunity to discover the latest advances in the field.
The Acrotec Group at SIAMS:
Each of the seven participating companies brings its own unique expertise:
The Acrotec Group invites you to discover Swiss innovation and explore the exceptional solutions offered by these seven companies at SIAMS 2024, in Hall 1.2, Stand F16. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to dive into the world of microtechnology and precision machining !
Acrotec Medtech, One-Stop-Shop Contract Manufacturer, is preparing to mark its entry into the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting taking place February 13-16, 2024 in San Francisco. This inaugural year will be marked by the participation of several companies of the group: Axial Medical, AFT Micromécanique, Diener AG Precision Machining, Dawnlough, Friedrich Daniels, Microweld, Takumi, and Tectri, all of which will converge under the banner of Acrotec Medtech at booth 5587.
Each company brings unique expertise, strengthening Acrotec Medtech’s position as a One-Stop-Shop Contact Manufacturer in the medical outsourcing industry.
The AAOS, founded in 1933, has established itself as the world’s largest association of musculoskeletal specialists, with more than 39,000 members. AAOS provides training and practice management services to orthopedic surgeons and healthcare professionals, advocates for improved patient care, and educates the public about the science of orthopedics.
Acrotec Medtech and the participating companies are looking forward to this event, which promises to be a hub of ideas and innovations in the medical sector. Join us for this 2024 edition of the AAOS annual meeting at booth number 5587 from February 13 to 15 in San Francisco.
Meet AFT Micromécanique and the Medtech division of the Acrotec Group at EUROSPINE 2023 from 4 to 6 October in Frankfurt, Germany. Acrotec Medtech will be at the heart of this event, represented by : Tectri, Diener AG Precision Machining, and the latest addition to the group, Friedrich Daniels. You’ll find us at Booth 5.1 – F46, where we’ll be showcasing our skills as an A to Z subcontractor for the spinal implant industry.
EUROSPINE, a not-for-profit professional organization, is dedicated to the advancement of spinal research and treatment. Its objectives are clear: to promote the exchange of information and ideas relating to research, prevention and treatment of spinal conditions, while coordinating and supporting ongoing initiatives in European countries in this crucial area of health.
AFT Micromécanique, Tectri, Diener Precision Machining and Friedrich Daniels will be presenting themselves under the Acrotec Medtech banner as One-Stop Contract Manufacturers, with the aim of offering a very broad range of skills in the production of products for spinal surgery. With the arrival of its latest addition, Friedrich Daniels, Acrotec Medtech will be able to offer everything from surgical instruments to be assembled and packaged implants.
Acrotec Medtech with AFT Micromécanique, Tectri, Diener Precision Machining and Friedrich Daniels will be delighted to welcome you to Booth 5.1 – F46 at EUROSPINE 2023 in Frankfurt. Here you can meet the specialists in the manufacture of products for the spinal surgery industry.
AFT Micromécanique, a company committed to the protection of the environment, has recently taken an important step in its efforts to promote biodiversity. By installing three beehives on its site in Fillinges, the company has welcomed no less than 135,000 bees, which contribute not only to the production of honey, but also to the pollination of nearly 2 billion flowers each year. As part of the International Day for Biological Diversity, AFT Micromécanique wishes to highlight its actions in favor of biodiversity and to make its employees and their families aware of the importance of bees.
The essential role of bees:
Bees play a crucial role in the preservation of biodiversity and the survival of many plant species. Through their pollination activity, they enable the reproduction of flowering plants, promote the formation of fruit and seeds, and thus participate in the reproduction of ecosystems. Bees are also responsible for the production of honey, a valuable natural resource with multiple benefits.
AFT Micromécanique’s hives:
The three hives installed by AFT Micromécanique each house approximately 45,000 bees, for a total population of 135,000 bees on the company’s site. Each year, these hives will allow the harvest of 50 kg of honey per hive, for a total of 150 kg of tasty, quality honey. To ensure the health and well-being of the bees, a professional beekeeper is responsible for the regular monitoring and maintenance of the hives.
Creating a favorable environment:
AFT Micromechanique has also taken steps to provide bees with a pleasant working environment. A flourishing meadow will be laid out around the hives, providing the bees with an abundance of flowers to forage. This initiative not only contributes to the health of the bees, but also adds a touch of natural beauty to the company’s working environment.
Awareness workshops for employees:
Aware of the importance of educating its employees about the preservation of biodiversity, AFT Micromécanique plans to organize workshops to raise awareness and explain how a beehive works. These workshops, which will take place in small groups around the hives and in a secure environment, will allow participants to better understand the crucial role of bees in the ecosystem and to discover the wonders of life in a hive.
Involving children:
In addition to raising awareness among employees, AFT Micromécanique also wants to educate younger children about the importance of bees and pollination. Using the company’s online infrastructure, workshops will be offered to employees’ children. These educational initiatives will offer children a unique opportunity to learn about biodiversity, bees and the need to protect our environment.
By installing beehives on its site and offering awareness workshops to its employees and their children, AFT Micromécanique demonstrates its commitment to biodiversity. The company actively contributes to the preservation of bees, the pollination of flowers and the production of honey. These concrete actions aim to encourage environmental responsibility and raise awareness of the importance of protecting our precious ecosystem.
The Acrotec Group will be present at the 2023 edition of the EPHJ (Exposition Internationale de la Haute Précision) to be held from June 6 to 9 at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland.
Visitors will be able to discover the skills and know-how of the group’s companies in the medtech and watchmaking sectors, as well as their latest innovations and their commitment to providing customized solutions.
The following companies from the Medtech division will be represented :
The companies of the Watchmaking/Jewelry division that will exhibit on the same stand:
Click here to get your badge. Meet us and the different companies of the Group on our booth G/H35 to discover the latest trends and innovations in the field of high precision MedTech and Watchmaking. AFT Micromechanics and the other companies of the group will be pleased to present their products and expertise, as well as their commitment to provide customized solutions to their customers.
MedtecLive will be held from May 23 to 25, 2023 in Nuremberg. The trade fair is intended to provide an international platform for medical technology suppliers from all sectors to do business with medical device manufacturers and other suppliers.
For the second time, Acrotec MedTech and AFT Micromechanique will be exhibiting together with eight other companies of the group.
Axial Medical : The latest company to join the group is specialized in the mass production of complex implants
Décovi : Swiss precision screw-cutting for instrumentation and medical equipment
Diener AG Precision Machining : Manufacturer of high quality mechanical components such as implants, instruments and specialized sub-assemblies for medical devices
Microweld : Microwelding and laser microcutting for implants and instruments
Pierhor-Gasser : Stones for medical applications such as pacemaker isolators and endoscopy bearings
Takumi : Manufacturer of medical devices, implants and instruments
Tectri : Specialized in the precision machining of implants and medical devices
Team-Metal : Machining and assembly of precision components for life science equipment
See you in May in Hall 4C, Booth 510!
AFT Micromécanique, which specialises in machining and milling for the Medtech industry, is celebrating its 25th anniversary, with very promising development prospects. AFT Micromécanique is a perfect example of a company that has been able to adapt the skills of an area renowned for its know-how in screw-cutting for the automotive industry, by specialising in machining for the Medtech industry.
Founded a quarter of a century ago in Fillinges (France), in a valley known worldwide for its technical expertise in screwcutting for the automotiveb industry, AFT Micromécanique has developed a recognised know-how in high-precision machining and NC milling of medical devices. AFT Micromécanique is a model in machining useful medical implants, from head to toe, whether orthopaedic, cervical and spinal implants or dental implants.
It also manufactures urological and hearing-aid housings. The company specialises in machining medical instruments used in the dental sector and surgical robotics. It manufactures forceps and forceps tips, mainly in stainless steel type 316L or 17-4PH with passivation.
“Medical parts require several different machining operations and complete precision,” explains Jérôme Frésard, CEO of AFT Micromécanique. “All our machined components meet the strict standards of the medical industry. Each part is tailored to our customers’ needs and requirements using titanium, stainless steel and PEEK. We also assemble complex ready-to-use parts.”
Jérôme Frésard represents the 4th generation of the Frésard family, which is active in the industry. It was his father who created AFT Micromécanique in 1997 by daring to be the first to specialise in screw-cutting for the medical industry. Since then, the company has grown, building a second production site in Courgenay, Switzerland in 2019.
“This development means we are closer to our customers and having two
production sites guarantees the security of supply, as well as meeting the demand of those of our customers who are committed to the Swiss Made label,” explains Jérôme Frésard. “This is a new guarantee for our customers, as is our integration into the Acrotec Group, whose values and Medtech quality offer us value added.”
AFT Micromécanique now employs 60 people, 47 of whom are based in Fillinges. The company continues to grow, with turnover almost doubling since 2018.
“We attract both young, innovative start-ups and well-known medical end-product companies that appreciate our ability to produce small volumes,” explains Jérôme Frésard. “AFT Micromécanique has an excellent reputation in the medical market and the development potential is huge with the innovations we are involved with.”
From March 2 to 18, Ludivine Le Goff and Ophélie Doyen traveled through France and Morocco. From Nice to Essaouira, two Gazelles took part in the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc adventure and AFT Micromécanique sponsored the 184 crew.
They both come from Brittany and now live in Haute-Savoie.
They are nurses in a pediatric emergency department and met in 2019 through work.
Then a desire to make the rally for one (Ludivine) already amateur of 4×4, which gave the desire to the other (Ophélie) to launch.
Ludivine, the pilot, is a creative person, fond of new experiences. She likes to overcome new challenges; to prove to herself that she is capable of more and more and dreams of living a memorable adventure.
Ophélie, the navigator is a very spontaneous person and full of ambitions. She did not hesitate to take up this new challenge. She hopes that this extraordinary adventure will allow her to discover herself in a different way.
The rally has existed for more than 30 years now, and has been innovative in terms of its concept. Its founding values are courage, surpassing oneself, loyalty, mutual aid and environmental commitment and solidarity.
Since 2010, the Rallye is the only automotive event in the world to have obtained the ISO 14001 certification.
Discover their adventure in pictures:
EPHJ, the world’s largest trade fair for high precision, subcontracted watchmaking and jewelry, microtechnology and medical technology, will return for a 2022 edition from June 14 to 17 at Palexpo Geneva.
Meet AFT Micromécanique on the Acrotec booth G-H35 and discover the latest technologies and innovations.
New for this edition! For its 20th anniversary, EPHJ has decided to organize a job dating day devoted to candidates, future graduates and future apprentices who will have the opportunity to meet company managers on Friday, June 17.
Create your badge by clicking here and meet us on booth G-H35!
The new premises has opened in February 2021 after almost one year of work. This will enable AFT Micromécanique
to increase its production and deliver medical implants and instruments faster to its clients. The machine park is new to always meet the high standards quality expected by our client within the medical industry.
If you’re interested you can find a timelapse about the construction of the factory : Timelapse of the construction