History
- Mikron Group
- Mikron Automation
- Mikron Machining
- Mikron Tool
1908–1960
The era of the founders and pioneers
Maschinenfabrik Mikron AG was founded in the Swiss town of Biel in 1908. In the first half of the last century, Mikron played a key role in the industrialization of the Swiss watchmaking industry with its gear-cutting machines and tools.
1908
On April 20, the watch manufacturer Karl Lüthy established Maschinenfabrik Mikron AG in Biel/Bienne by taking over Henri Hauser's mechanical workshop, which had a staff of 35. As the first Managing Director of his factory, he chose Marc Woiblet.
1909
Woiblet called in William Dubois, a gifted technician and designer, to assist him. Both men shared a passion for the watchmaking industry and precision engineering. Entirely in keeping with the Swiss tradition of watchmaking, they dedicated themselves heart and soul to precision.
1912
Mikron presented its first gear hobbing machine and the first hob for cycloid tooth forms - pioneering achievements indeed.
1921
Mikron launched the first universal gear cutting machine on the market. For the first time, this product enabled the firm to tap a broad-based group of customers, including some outside the watchmaking industry.
1935
The then Managing Director, Marc Woiblet, became Chairman of the Board and William Dubois was appointed as the new Managing Director one year later. The ensuing period saw the continued development of machines and tools.
1938
Mikron introduced its first pension plan for employees.
1954
William Dubois died and the technical development within the firm was "orphaned" and the era of the founders and pioneers was drawing to a close.
1956
In a period of economic upturn, Mikron established a significant expansion of production capacity.
1958
A deep recession began. Despite great privations, Mikron had survived two world wars and the intervening economic crises unscathed, so it would also be able to pass this new acid test.
1961–1985
Expansion and diversification
From 1960 onwards, Mikron gradually expanded its activities into new areas, such as milling machines, plastic components, and machining systems.
1961
Mikron launched an extensive development programme lasting several years and encompassing every area of the firm, with the advent of new technical developments, expanded production capacity and a modernized organization. This was the start of an era of expansion and diversification.
1961
The new established Mikron Holding AG acquired Maschinenfabrik Mikron AG as its first subsidiary.
1962
On January 1, Mikron acquired Haesler SA of Boudry, Switzerland, the producer of transfer machines. In the same year Mikron stopped producing bench lathes, ébauche machines and milling machines, and invested in an electro-erosion department to manufacture milling cutters and, later on, injection molds.
1963
Mikron took over J. Goulder & Sons Ltd. of Huddersfield, UK, a manufacturer of gear testing machines which was renamed Goulder Mikron. The same year saw the establishment of the company's own pension fund in which white- and blue-collar employees were given equal status in all respects. The reorganization of the pension scheme also led to the introduction of monthly pay for all employees.
1965
The first series-produced transfer machine model was manufactured.
1966
Mikron resumed its traditional manufacture of milling machines with the launch of a new generation of universal tool milling machines.
1970
As metal gearwheels were replaced by plastic versions, the firm opened its Plastics Department and began producing plastic parts. The preceding years had seen increasingly frequent requests from major customers for finished injection-molded parts instead of the injection molds that the firm supplied.
1976
The primary assembly system based on the rotary indexing technology is launched: the Polyfactor™.
1977
Marked the launch of Mikron's first assembly machine, as a reaction to the increasing automation of industry in general and declining sales in the watchmaking industry.
1978
Mikron US Corporation was established as a sales company at South Norwalk, CT/USA. Four years later, it relocated to Monroe, CT/USA and became a production facility.
1983
Mikron became a 100% public corporation with the public placement of the majority package of registered shares by the Gasser family.
1986 – 1996
Globalization
In 1986 Mikron acquired Albe SA of Agno, Switzerland, together with its sales branch in Tokyo, Japan. This was a step towards strategic growth which made Mikron the world's most important manufacturer of machining systems in a specific application area.
1986
Mikron acquired Albe SA of Agno, Switzerland, together with its sales branch in Tokyo, Japan. This was a step towards strategic growth which made Mikron the world's most important manufacturer of machining systems in a specific application area.
1986
Mikron started operations with a strategic partner (today Swisstec) in China.
1987
Marked the start of a focused reorientation of the Machining and Assembly Systems division that was to last several years: the range was streamlined, new developments were pushed forward and the production of machining systems was concentrated in Agno.
1988
Manufacturing of the Multifactor™ machining systems moved from Mikron SA Boudry, Switzerland, to Agno. Launch of the PM-30 rotary indexing machine.
1989
Saw the market launch of Mikron's first machining centre, in cooperation with Beaver Engineering Group plc, of the UK. The same year marked the start of an extensive three-year investment programme intended to enable Mikron to exploit its potential in view of forthcoming changes.
1990
Establishment of Mikron GmbH Rottweil (Germany) as a sales and service company. Launch of the Multistar™ LX-24 machining system for the writing instrument industry.
1990
On June 27 an attempted hostile takeover by a group of shareholders headed by the financier Werner Fleischmann was warded off at an Extraordinary General Meeting, bringing a nine-month defensive campaign to an end.
1991
Mikron SA Agno concentrated its activities on the transfer machine field. Creation of the Machining Technology Division. Launch of the Multistar™ CX-24 machining system.
1992
Launch of the Multistar™ LX-24 machining system for industrial applications beyond the writing instrument industry.
1993
Launch of the Multistep™ machining system.
1994
Development of the linear assembly solution Flexifactor™, a concept based on the standard Flexcell™ cell.
1995
Following the economic crisis between 1991 and 1993 the Millling Machines division was about to enter into a strategic alliance. The other three divisions were in very good shape.
1997–2007
The boom – and a reorientation
With modern management and a contemporary range, Mikron was nevertheless heavily dependent on its customers' scope for investment, so it aimed to add more balance to its portfolio. As a visible sign of this change, Mikron introduced its current corporate design and took the new name of Mikron Technology Group.
1997
Mikron was at a turning point. With modern management and a contemporary range, the firm was nevertheless heavily dependent on its customers' scope for investment, so it aimed to add more balance to its portfolio. As a visible sign of this change, Mikron introduced its current corporate design and took the new name of Mikron Technology Group to reflect the growth it was planning to achieve.
1997
Introduction of the robotic assembly cell Syfast™.
1998
With the establishment of Mikron Tool SA Agno in 1998, Mikron made the cutting tool business independent. The same year saw the acquisition of CEI Automation Inc. of Aurora, CO/USA, a manufacturer of automation solutions, which was given the new name of Mikron Corp. Denver. Both these moves strengthened the machines business.
1999
The manufacturing of the Multistep™ machining system is moved from Mikron SA Agno to Rottweil. Launch of the CrazyDrillTM high-performance drill line: a full carbide metal drill with a premium-quality coating.
2000
Mikron sold its milling machines and machining centres business to the Swiss Agie Charmilles Group, exiting form another business area that had a historic association with the Mikron brand. The transformation from machine manufacturer to technology group was completed.
2000
High expectations of the mobile phone market drove up the share price for component manufacturer Mikron to over CHF 1,500.
2001
Launch of CrazyDrill™ Alu, high-performance drill bits for aluminum die-castings and wrought alloys.
2002
After the loss of its main customer restructuring of the entire Mikron Group was required with closing of factories, cutting of staff and selling of its less strategically important participations.
2002
Launch of the new high performance linear assembly system G05™, the first to allow speeds of more than 100 cycles per minute and enabling unrivalled precision in assembly.
2002
Launch of the Multistar™ LX-12 machining system, designed for entry into the high-volume machining market. Launch of CrazyDrill™ Pilot, a high-performance drill for the centering and drilling of a pilot hole together with a simultaneous 90° chamfer cut. ISO 9001 certification for quality of Mikron Tool SA Agno.
2003
Restructuring of the balance sheet at the Extraordinary General Meeting June 18, which succeeded thanks to the intervention of a group of Swiss industrial investors headed by Board Member Johann Niklaus Schneider-Ammann, together with cooperation from lenders.
2004
Launch of the flexible feeding system Polyfeed™ standalone.
2004
Launch of CrazyDrill™ Cool, high-performance drill bits with interior cooling.
2005
Mikron exited the plastic components business with the sale of its Plastics Technology division. This completes its return to machinery and plant engineering.
2005
Launch of the Mikron NRG-50™ machining system. Comprehensive certification of Mikron Tool SA Agno in the areas of quality, the environment and safety (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001).
2007
To complete Mikron Machining's product portfolio, Mikron acquired a smaller company in Switzerland.
2007
Mikron acquires, Integral Systems Inc., a company specializing in customized automation solutions in Singapore, thus opening up the emerging Asian market for Mikron Automation..
2007
Launch of the Multistep™ XT-200 machining system. Expansion of the standard cutting tool offering by MiquDrill™ and profile cutters.
2008–2016
New prospects
The global economic crisis and the strong Swiss franc also result in high losses for the Mikron Group. The divisions and companies respond to this challenge by increasing productivity and expanding their activities both in Asia and in the area of cutting tools.
2008
The global economic crisis and the strong Swiss franc also resulted in high losses for the Mikron Group. The divisions and companies responded to this challenge by increasing productivity and expanding their activities both in Asia and in the area of cutting tools.
2008
Foundation of Mikron Shanghai in China, which primarily manufactures subsystems for Mikron Automation, but also acts as a service hub for Mikron Machining.
2008 and 2009
Launch of CrazyDrill™ Crosspilot, a pilot drill for inclined surfaces, and CrazyDrill™ Twicenter, a center drill with two integrated cooling ducts.
2009
Launch of the chamfer mills CrazyMill™ Frontchamfer and CrazyMill™ Backchamfer.
2010
Launch of the new Mikron EcoLine™ medium-volume automation platform developed and built in Singapore. Based on the use of standard modules it offers flexibility and modularity.
2011
Launch of the Multistar NX-24 machining system. The CNC-controlled Multistar NX-24 provides significantly more flexibility with a minimal reduction in production rate.
2012
Mikron expand the automation business by acquiring the IMA Automation Berlin GmbH and strengthen its position by integrating the company as an independent unit within its Automation division.
2012
Mikron Shanghai was the final group company to gain the ISO 9001 quality certificate.
2013
Mikron is presenting the newly developed CrazyMill Cool micro milling cutter as a world premiere at EMO 2013 in Hanover. This sets new standards in cutting speed, feed rate, power, tool life and surface quality. The Mikron NRG Plus will also be presented at the same trade fair. The rotary transfer machine impresses with its flexibility, production capacity and accuracy.
Mikron Automation strengthens its presence in China. Production of Mikron's EcoLine basic module is being transferred from Singapore to Shanghai. The two plants also intensify their cooperation and mutual support.
2014
Mikron Machining is selling its Mikron Multistep XT-200 machining system to a US customer for the first time, following the sale of the first Mikron NRG machines in the US at the end of 2013.
Mikron launches the ‘Mikron Management & Leadership Training’ programme. Selected employees from different countries, plants and departments can take part in the training.
Mikron Automation is improving its ability to manage larger projects for customers around the world by spreading tasks across multiple plants. The Berlin plant produces the first assembly cells based on the standardised Mikron G05 platform.
2015
Mikron Automation is strengthening its presence in the USA. With the construction of a new building in Denver, capacities for engineering and production increase by more than 30%. The workforce grows by more than 100 employees.
Mikron Automation launches the first customer project with a new, innovative management software that increases efficiency for both the customer and the company.
Mikron Tool opens its new technology centre, where a team of technicians will carry out machining tests on various CNC machines. The centre will also be used for training distributors, testing new products,development projects, and for customers.
The new VX-10 high-precision rotary table transfer machine, the first fully CNC-controlled machine from Mikron Machining, is entering final production. The machine is based on the proven Mikron NAM and combines the advantages of bar and wire machining with those of rotary transfer machines. Also at EMO 2015, Mikron Machining is presenting a new feeding system for the Multistep XT-200.
2016
Mikron Machining delivers its 1000th Multistar LX-24. The machine was sold to a customer in China who will use it to produce up to 600 pen tips per minute. Mikron Automation builds its thousandth process module in Boudry.
Mikron is strengthening the skills of its employees by offering management & leadership training and introducing new courses for all project managers.
Mikron Automation presents the latest version of the Totem Interface for to mange multiple vision cameras. In addition, the division introduces the new control software ‘Mikron Object Oriented Software’.
At Mikron Corporation Denver, the first three Cherry Creek School District graduates begin their US Department of Labour-approved training.
Mikron Tool launches a small high performance carbide drill. The drill has internal cooling to reduce heat in the drilling zone and remove chips easily.
2017 - 2021
Restructuring and recovery
2019
Mikron Automation opens a subsidiary in the Kaunas area, Lithuania. At the new site, the company develops and manufactures industrial automation systems for the automotive supply industry.
2020
The automotive industry is experiencing a massive drop in demand worldwide. The situation is exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. This leads to restructuring measures in machine manufacturing site in Agno (Switzerland). In Rottweil (Germany), assembly of machine tools is discontinued. The Berlin site, which operates exclusively for the automotive industry, is closed.
2021
Mikron merges its four Swiss subsidiaries Mikron SA Boudry, Mikron SA Agno, Mikron Tool SA Agno and Mikron Management AG, Langenthal. Mikron Holding AG, Biel remains a separate entity. The merger simplifies the Group's organization.
Mikron again achieved higher sales and significantly improved profitability compared with the previous year. The reasons for this are the restructuring successfully completed in the previous year and increased demand in the Mikron Machining and Mikron Automation divisions.
Mikron Automation
The global economic crisis and the strong Swiss franc also result in high losses for the Mikron Group. The divisions and companies respond to this challenge by increasing productivity and expanding their activities both in Asia and in the area of cutting tools.
1918
Charles Léon Haesler founds a small manufacturing company making machinery and equipment for the watch industry in Le Locle, Switzerland. The machines are based on rotary indexing table technology.
1961
The company is acquired by Mikron and becomes Mikron Haesler SA.
1976
The primary assembly system based on the rotary indexing technology is launched: the Polyfactor™.
1991
Mikron SA Boudry concentrates its activities exclusively in the assembly field. Creation of the Assembly Technology division.
1994
Development of the linear assembly solution Flexifactor™, a concept based on the standard Flexcell™ cell.
1997
Introduction of the robotic assembly cell Syfast™.
1999
CEI Automation, acquired in 1998, becomes Mikron Corporation Denver, USA.
2002
Launch of the new high performance linear assembly system G05™.
2003
Sales of the 500th Flexcell™.
2004
Launch of the flexible feeding system Polyfeed™ standalone.
2006
Launch of the G05™ Tray Handler system.
2007
Integral Systems Pte Ltd in Singapore is acquired by the Mikron Group (today Mikron Singapore Pte Ltd).
2009
Foundation of Integral Systems (Shanghai) Ltd, subsidiary in P. R. China (today Mikron Shanghai Ltd).
2010
Launch of the new Mikron EcoLine™ medium-volume automation platform developed and built in Singapore.
The Assembly Technology division is amalgamated with the Integral Systems companies and commences operations under the new name of "Mikron Automation".
2011
Launch of the Mikron EcoPal™ palletizer systems developed and built in Singapore.
2012
Acquisition of IMA Automation Berlin GmbH.
2013
The production of the basic module for Mikron EcoLine is relocated from Singapore to Shanghai.
2014
The Automation division expands its facilities and capacity for handling large global projects by dividing up the tasks between various companies. The Berlin site delivers the first assembly cells based on the standardized Mikron G05 platform.
2015
Mikron Automation reinforces its commitment in the US and strengthens its presence in the US market by building a new factory in Denver. This increases the engineering and production space by over 30% and headcount to more than 100.
Mikron Automation starts engineering the first customer projects that will have the innovative new machine control software implemented. Both, for the customer and Mikron, this will lead to a significant gain of efficiency.
2016
Mikron Automation presents its latest version of the Totem interface to manage multiple vision cameras, as well as its new PC control software "Mikron Object Oriented Software".
At Mikron Corporation Denver, the first three Senior high school students from Cherry Creek School District start their US Department of Labor approved apprenticeship.
2017
To accommodate the company's rapid growth, Mikron Automation is expanding its US headquarters in Denver by 1,750 m². The industrial facility now covers a total of 7,600 m².
2017
Mikron Singapore Pte Ltd celebrates its 10th anniversary. Mikron had acquired the company, which was founded in 1996 as Integral Systems Pte Ltd, in 2007.
2018
Mikron launches new digital service solutions (Industry 4.0). At Automatica in Munich, for example, Mikron is presenting the latest trends in modern simulation technology with a digital twin of the Mikron G5 assembly platform.
2018
Mikron Boudry, headquarters of Mikron Automation, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The company's history goes back to the Haesler manufacturing company founded in 1908, which was taken over by Mikron in 1961.
2019
Mikron Automation opens a subsidiary in the Kaunas area, Lithuania. At the new site, the company develops and manufactures industrial automation systems for the automotive supply industry.
2021
Mikron Boudry opens the modern Next Factory, at the headquarters of the Mikron Automation division. After 16 months of construction, the 7 800 m² extension is operational. The expansion enables continuous growth in the automation business.
Mikron Machining
The history of Mikron Machining has been linked closely to the advent of the ballpoint pen. At the end of the 1950s, Albe’s automatic indexing tables played a major part in the global breakthrough of the ballpoint pen. Albe was the supplier of choice to companies such as Parker, Waterman and PaperMate in the US. Following the takeover of the company by Mikron in 1986, the range of expertise has expanded and nowadays the company specializes in building transfer systems for a wide range of industrial applications.
1953
The Albe Machine Factory is established by Sauro Albertini and Guido Bertoglio at Lugano-Viganello, Switzerland. Design and construction of automatic indexing tables for the production of tips for ballpoint pens.
1986
The company is acquired by Mikron and becomes Mikron SA Agno.
1988
Manufacturing of the Multifactor™ machining system is moved from Mikron SA Boudry, Switzerland, to Agno. Launch of the PM-30 rotary indexing machine.
1990
Establishment of Mikron GmbH Rottweil (Germany) as a sales and service company. Launch of the Multistar™ LX-24 machining system for the writing instrument industry.
1991
Mikron SA Agno concentrates its activities on the transfer machine field. Creation of the Machining Technology Division. Launch of the Multistar™ CX-24 machining system.
1992
Launch of the Multistar™ LX-24 machining system for industrial applications beyond the writing instrument industry.
1993
Launch of the Multistep™ machining system.
1998
Establishment of Mikron Tool SA Agno as a spin-off of the cutting tools department of Mikron SA Agno. Mikron GmbH Rottweil moves to a new location and is transformed into a production facility.
1999
The manufacturing of the Multistep™ machining system is moved from Mikron SA Agno to Rottweil. Launch of CrazyDrill™, a separate line of high-performance drill bits. Launch of CrazyDrill™ Steel, carbide drills with top-quality coating.
2000
ISO 14001 qualification for Mikron SA Agno and Mikron Tool SA Agno.
2001
Launch of CrazyDrill™ Alu, high-performance drill bits for aluminum die-castings and wrought alloys.
2002
Launch of the Multistar™ LX-12 machining system, designed for entry into the high-volume machining market. Launch of CrazyDrill™ Pilot, a high-performance drill for the centering and drilling of a pilot hole together with a simultaneous 90° chamfer cut. ISO 9001 certification for quality of Mikron Tool SA Agno.
2004
Launch of CrazyDrill™ Cool, high-performance drill bits with interior cooling.
2005
Launch of the Mikron NRG-50™ machining system. SQS Qualification to ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:1999. 2006 OHSAS 18001 qualification for safety at Mikron Tool SA Agno.
2007
Launch of the Multistep™ XT-200 machining system. Expansion of the standard cutting tool offering by MiquDrill™ and profile cutters.
2007
Mikron buys Namco SA.
2008
Launch of CrazyDrill™ Crosspilot, a pilot drill for inclined surfaces, and CrazyDrill™ Twicenter, a center drill with two integrated cooling ducts.
2009
Launch of the chamfer mills CrazyMill™ Frontchamfer and CrazyMill™ Backchamfer.
2010
New division name: "Mikron Machining".
2011
Launch of the Multistar NX-24 machining system.
2013
Mikron Machining launches the small milling cutter CrazyMill Cool and the Mikron NRG “Plus”.
2014
Following the first deliveries of Mikron NRG machines to the USA at the end of 2013, Mikron Machining sells the first Mikron Multistep XT-200 machining system to a US customer.
2015
Mikron Tool opens its new Technology Center in Agno, Switzerland.
Mikron’s new full CNC high-precision rotary transfer machine, the Mikron VX-10 is launched and a new loading concept was presented at EMO 2015 for the Mikron Multistep XT-200 machining system.
2016
Mikron Tool launches a high-performance small diameter carbide drill with internal cooling to reduce the heat at the tip and optimal chip removal.
2019
The Mikron MultiX rotary transfer machine wins the Innovation Award at EMO, the world's largest trade fair for metalworking. The new platform convinces with its application-specific and easily convertible machining solutions for the production of 50 up to 5 000 000 parts.
2020
The Mikron MultiX, which already won an award at EMO 2019 in Hannover, also wins the Best of Industry Award 2020. The trade magazine MM Maschinenmarkt honors the innovative rotary transfer machine in the category manufacturing technology.
The company launches Mikron miTool, a novel system for tool monitoring. It provides an efficient and simple way of monitoring, increasing the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Mikron Tool
The history of Mikron Machining has been linked closely to the advent of the ballpoint pen. At the end of the 1950s, Albe’s automatic indexing tables played a major part in the global breakthrough of the ballpoint pen. Albe was the supplier of choice to companies such as Parker, Waterman and PaperMate in the US. Following the takeover of the company by Mikron in 1986, the range of expertise has expanded and nowadays the company specializes in building transfer systems for a wide range of industrial applications.
1953
The Albe Machine Factory is established by Sauro Albertini and Guido Bertoglio at Lugano-Viganello, Switzerland. Design and construction of automatic indexing tables for the production of tips for ballpoint pens.
1986
The company is acquired by Mikron and becomes Mikron SA Agno.
1988
Manufacturing of the Multifactor™ machining system is moved from Mikron SA Boudry, Switzerland, to Agno. Launch of the PM-30 rotary indexing machine.
1990
Establishment of Mikron GmbH Rottweil (Germany) as a sales and service company. Launch of the Multistar™ LX-24 machining system for the writing instrument industry.
1991
Mikron SA Agno concentrates its activities on the transfer machine field. Creation of the Machining Technology Division. Launch of the Multistar™ CX-24 machining system.
1992
Launch of the Multistar™ LX-24 machining system for industrial applications beyond the writing instrument industry.
1993
Launch of the Multistep™ machining system.
1998
Establishment of Mikron Tool SA Agno as a spin-off of the cutting tools department of Mikron SA Agno. Mikron GmbH Rottweil moves to a new location and is transformed into a production facility.
1999
The manufacturing of the Multistep™ machining system is moved from Mikron SA Agno to Rottweil. Launch of CrazyDrill™, a separate line of high-performance drill bits. Launch of CrazyDrill™ Steel, carbide drills with top-quality coating.
2000
ISO 14001 qualification for Mikron SA Agno and Mikron Tool SA Agno.
2001
Launch of CrazyDrill™ Alu, high-performance drill bits for aluminum die-castings and wrought alloys.
2002
Launch of the Multistar™ LX-12 machining system, designed for entry into the high-volume machining market. Launch of CrazyDrill™ Pilot, a high-performance drill for the centering and drilling of a pilot hole together with a simultaneous 90° chamfer cut. ISO 9001 certification for quality of Mikron Tool SA Agno.
2004
Launch of CrazyDrill™ Cool, high-performance drill bits with interior cooling.
2005
Launch of the Mikron NRG-50™ machining system. SQS Qualification to ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:1999. 2006 OHSAS 18001 qualification for safety at Mikron Tool SA Agno.
2007
Launch of the Multistep™ XT-200 machining system. Expansion of the standard cutting tool offering by MiquDrill™ and profile cutters.
2007
Mikron buys Namco SA.
2008
Launch of CrazyDrill™ Crosspilot, a pilot drill for inclined surfaces, and CrazyDrill™ Twicenter, a center drill with two integrated cooling ducts.
2009
Launch of the chamfer mills CrazyMill™ Frontchamfer and CrazyMill™ Backchamfer.
2010
New division name: "Mikron Machining".
2011
Launch of the Multistar NX-24 machining system.
2013
Mikron Machining launches the small milling cutter CrazyMill Cool and the Mikron NRG “Plus”.
2014
Following the first deliveries of Mikron NRG machines to the USA at the end of 2013, Mikron Machining sells the first Mikron Multistep XT-200 machining system to a US customer.
2015
Mikron Tool opens its new Technology Center in Agno, Switzerland.
Mikron’s new full CNC high-precision rotary transfer machine, the Mikron VX-10 is launched and a new loading concept was presented at EMO 2015 for the Mikron Multistep XT-200 machining system.
2016
Mikron Tool launches a high-performance small diameter carbide drill with internal cooling to reduce the heat at the tip and optimal chip removal.
2017
Drilling and milling in small dimensions with the highest quality: Mikron Tool launches the CrazyDrill Cool SST-Inox and the CrazyMill Cool full radius Z4 for machining stainless and heat-resistant materials.
2018
Mikron Tool becomes a separate division within the Mikron Group. The expansion of the production sites in Agno (Switzerland) and Rottweil (Germany) increases production capacity for tools.
The newly developed CrazyMill Cool P&S has a special 3-groove geometry and is particularly characterised by its excellent properties with rust, heat and acid-resistant materials.
2019
Mikron Tool wins the "Best Performance Company" award. The special prize, awarded for the first time at the PRODEX Awards in Basel, recognizes outstanding corporate performance in the fields of innovation, consistency and international market success.
2020
Mikron Tool presents the Hexalobe range for medical screws titanium or stainless steel from. The CrazyDrill Hexalobe and the CrazyMill Hexalobe enable 50 percent faster machining of hexagon socket shapes ("Torx®" screws).
2021
Mikron Tool now offers tools with diameters in intermediate dimensions in inches. This meets the growing customer demand for the units commonly used in the USA.