Acrotec announces the entrance of AFT Micromechanics into their group.
Acrotec strengthens their diversification strategy with the addition to their group of a new company that specialise in the medical field. M Frésard, General Director of AFT Micromechanics who will remain at the head of his company, looks forward to this important move for his company. ” I am extremely happy to join the Groupe Acrotec who will enable us to continue to advance the
Since its creation in 1997, AFT Micromechanics has specialised in the production of implants for orthopaedic and dental surgery as well as in the fields of urology, ENT and ophthalmology.
AFT benefits from extremely high-performance machining technology that guarantees impeccable quality and advantageous production costs. Since 2014, AFT has a 3D printing system for tool production and for the fast manufacturing of prototypes.
M François Billig, President of the Groupe Acrotec explains the logic behind this new development: “The acquisition of AFT Micromechanics is consistent with our industrial diversification plans by expanding our presence in the high precision medical field”.
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M.Michele Caracciolo – Tél. +41 77 410 35 60 – mcb@agencecrp.ch
About AFT Micromechanics:
Located in Fillinges, Haute Savoie (France), the company is situated along the Arve valley. Specialists for over 20 years in the machining of medical devices, they meet all the requirements of this market in order to guarantee an optimal level of quality and continual improvement, AFT Micromechnics are registered with FDA (Food and Drug Administration aux Etats-Unis). The company is certified ISO 13485/2016. www.aft-micromecanique.fr
About the Groupe Acrotec:
Acrotec is an independent group created by micromechanical professionals. Their main objective is to be the preferred subcontractor offering a wide range of precision component manufacturing processes. Their strategy is both to provide quality products « Swiss Made » to the entire watch-making industry as well as to the automotive, medical, jewellery and aeronautic industries. Acrotec distinguish themselves by their extent of know-how provided under one roof, in their precision machining (CNC turning, multi-spindle CNC profile-turning, cam profile-turning, 3 & 5 axes milling, micro- profile-turning, transfer and machining of precious metals), by their support processes (surface treatment, gearing, assembling, heat treatment, laser decorating and engraving) and by their specific processes (UV-Liga component manufacturing, EDM, synthetic stone machining, laminating, spring shaping, design and manufacturing of machines and tooling, Silicon etching by DRIE process). Today, the group has over 800 employees. www.acrotec.ch