{"id":32,"date":"2024-03-01T14:25:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T13:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.gigatec.ch\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2025-05-23T09:41:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T07:41:38","slug":"gigatec","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gigatec.ch\/en\/gigatec\/","title":{"rendered":"Company"},"content":{"rendered":"
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GIGATEC SA has been at your service for over 45 years.<\/p>

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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Thanks to its expertise, Gigatec is able to offer \u00e0 la carte services. You have the concept, we take care of the rest! Our three departments are in symbiosis, enabling us to efficiently industrialize any product within very short deadlines and at controlled costs.<\/p>

Our 12 employees are at your service in our 700m2<\/sup> premises in Vallorbe.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2022<\/div><\/div>
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3D PRINTING<\/div>

Acquisition of 3D printing machines for prototyping and small series.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2020<\/div><\/div>
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INVESTMENT IN SMD MACHINES<\/div>

Acquisition of a new pick and place and a new screen-printing machine.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2013<\/div><\/div>
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NEW THERMAL CHAMBER<\/div>

Purchase of a new thermal chamber with larger capacity and a wider temperature range.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2012<\/div><\/div>
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BI-COMPONENT POURING MACHINE<\/div>

Purchase of a two-component pouring machine.
Move to Vallorbe premises.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2011<\/div><\/div>
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OPENING UP TO THE WATCHMAKING MARKET<\/div>

Following the financial crisis, major restructuring to improve competitiveness.
Opening up to the watchmaking market.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2009<\/div><\/div>
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ILAND EVERYWHERE<\/div>

Vallorbe production site reopens to assemble the \u201ciLAND EVERYWHERE\u201d solar device.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2008<\/div><\/div>
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CONSOLIDATION WITH K-TEAM<\/div>

Purchase of a new Asscon vapor phase welding machine.
Consolidation with K-Team through Gigatec SA's move to Yverdon.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2007<\/div><\/div>
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TAG HEUER<\/div>

Start of the production of products developed for TAG Heuer's timing division.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2004<\/div><\/div>
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CAMEL JOCKEY<\/div>

Start of full production of the famous Camel Jockey developed for the Royal Family of Qatar by its sister company K-Team SA.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2003<\/div><\/div>
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT<\/div>

Set-up of R&D department: product development
Consolidation of customer base and opening up of new markets.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2002<\/div><\/div>
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SMD PROTOTYPING<\/div>

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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2002<\/div><\/div>
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ESD EQUIPMENT<\/div>

Returned profitability.
\nImplementation of safety at work.
\nUpdating our ESD equipment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2001<\/div><\/div>
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TAKEOVER OF THE COMPANY BY MR. MARIO AELLEN<\/div>

Takeover of the company by Mario Aellen in February 2001.
Cable manufacturing stopped. Production focus on \u201chigh-tech\u201d products.
Acquisition of three new machines for SMD activity.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1991<\/div><\/div>
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ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS<\/div>

Assembly and control of electronic products.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1989<\/div><\/div>
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CABLE MANUFACTURING<\/div>

Start of cable manufacturing.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1987<\/div><\/div>
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SMD TECHNOLOGY<\/div>

Moving into a new building in Vallorbe.
Getting started with SMD technology<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1982<\/div><\/div>
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SUBCONTRACTING ASSEMBLY<\/div>

Transfer of headquarters to Vaulion.
Change of activity: the company specializes in subcontracted assembly of electronic circuits and devices.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1977<\/div><\/div>
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GIGATEC SA<\/div>

Creation of Gigatec SA, electrotechnical activity.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1975<\/div><\/div>
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ELECTRONIC BOARDS ASSEMBLY<\/div>

Start of activity in the registered company name of I. and M. Barbini.
Sale of electronic components and assembly of electronic boards.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n

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