gigAtec SA

THE COMPANY

GIGATEC SA has been at your service for over 45 years.

Founded in 1977, Gigatec has always adapted to the electronics market and its customers' needs, thanks not only to its regular technology survey, but also to its cutting-edge skills and flexibility. As a result, Gigatec offers services that meet the most demanding requirements in the electronics field. From THT to SMD, Gigatec is naturally in step with the times, offering state-of-the-art development and production facilities.

 

Thanks to its expertise, GIGATEC SA is able to offer à la carte services. You have the concept, we take care of the rest! Our three departments work in symbiosis, enabling us to efficiently industrialize any product within very short deadlines and at controlled costs.

Our 12 employees are at your service in our 700m2 premises in Vallorbe.

Our history

2022
3D PRINTING

Acquisition of 3D printing machines for prototyping and small series.

2020
INVESTMENT IN SMD MACHINES

Acquisition of a new pick and place and a new screen-printing machine.

2013
NEW THERMAL CHAMBER

Purchase of a new thermal chamber with larger capacity and a wider temperature range.

2012
BI-COMPONENT POURING MACHINE

Purchase of a two-component pouring machine.
Move to Vallorbe premises.

2011
OPENING UP TO THE WATCHMAKING MARKET

Following the financial crisis, major restructuring to improve competitiveness.
Opening up to the watchmaking market.

2009
ILAND EVERYWHERE

Vallorbe production site reopens to assemble the “iLAND EVERYWHERE” solar device.

2008
CONSOLIDATION WITH K-TEAM

Purchase of a new Asscon vapor phase welding machine.
Consolidation with K-Team through Gigatec SA's move to Yverdon.

2007
TAG HEUER

Start of the production of products developed for TAG Heuer's timing division.

2004
CAMEL JOCKEY

Start of full production of the famous Camel Jockey developed for the Royal Family of Qatar by its sister company K-Team SA.

2003
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Set-up of R&D department: product development
Consolidation of customer base and opening up of new markets.

2002
SMD PROTOTYPING

Strengthening of our technical supervision.
Set-up of the SMD prototyping service.
Increase in our customer base as well as various finished products.
Creation of our website.

2002
ESD EQUIPMENT

Returned profitability.
Implementation of safety at work.
Updating our ESD equipment.

2001
TAKEOVER OF THE COMPANY BY MR. MARIO AELLEN

Takeover of the company by Mario Aellen in February 2001.
Cable manufacturing stopped. Production focus on “high-tech” products.
Acquisition of three new machines for SMD activity.

1991
ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS

Assembly and control of electronic products.

1989
CABLE MANUFACTURING

Start of cable manufacturing.

1987
SMD TECHNOLOGY

Moving into a new building in Vallorbe.
Getting started with SMD technology

1982
SUBCONTRACTING ASSEMBLY

Transfer of headquarters to Vaulion.
Change of activity: the company specializes in subcontracted assembly of electronic circuits and devices.

1977
GIGATEC SA

Creation of Gigatec SA, electrotechnical activity.

1975
ELECTRONIC BOARDS ASSEMBLY

Start of activity in the registered company name of I. and M. Barbini.
Sale of electronic components and assembly of electronic boards.