Region

Industrial automation in Neuchâtel: microtechnology and special machines.

The canton of Neuchâtel is the cradle of Swiss microtechnology. Watchmaking manufactures, machine OEMs (Mikron Boudry, Schleuniger, Komax), R&D institutes. Vanguard Systems serves it for automation and embedded software missions, from Lausanne (1h by highway).

Regional context

The industrial fabric of Neuchâtel

Neuchâtel concentrates microtechnology expertise unique in the world, inherited from watchmaking. Automation challenges are specific: high cycle times, tight tolerances, precision robotics, industrial vision, integration of specialized sensors. Many OEMs produce machines sold worldwide, with SAT at end customers abroad.

Vanguard Systems is 1 hour by highway from Neuchâtel city, 1h15 from La Chaux-de-Fonds from Le Mont-sur-Lausanne.

Industries served

  • Microtechnology and special machines (Mikron, Schleuniger, Komax)
  • High-end watchmaking
  • Scientific instruments and R&D
  • Industrial wiring and connectivity

Geographic coverage

Municipalities served in the canton of Neuchâtel

  • Neuchâtel
  • La Chaux-de-Fonds
  • Le Locle
  • Boudry
  • Couvet
  • Fleurier
  • Val-de-Ruz
  • Cortaillod
  • Marin-Epagnier

Frequently asked

FAQ — automation in Neuchâtel

Yes, TwinCAT 3 is in our common stack. We handle new developments and TC2 → TC3 migrations on existing series. EtherCAT, SIL2/SIL3 Safety, Cognex/Keyence vision per needs.

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