Swiss Micromachining Academy - Extra day

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Swiss Micromachining Academy - Extra day

 
 

Discover the Future of Micromachines!

Join us for an exceptional day dedicated to the applications of micromachines in the watchmaking and jewelry industries.

Explore how micromachines are revolutionizing precision, sustainability, and innovation in your field.

08:30
Welcome and Cable Car Transfer :

Coffee reception upon arrival –

 Parking signalé à la Place de l'Abeille

09:15 – 09:30

The CHIRON Group : Where Performance Meets Precision

 Showroom

Axel Boi, Vice-président des ventes technologie de précision CHIRON Group

  09:30 – 09:45 ​

Sustainability, Precision, and Compactness: Core Values Driving Industrial Innovation

 Showroom 

Samuel Vuadens, CEO CHIRON Suisse

  09:45 – 10:15 ​

Micromachines: A Technological Revolution

 Showroom 

Samuel Vuadens, CEO CHIRON Suisse

  10:30 - 11:45 ​

Workshops : Morning Session 

 Selon plan 

Each participant selects two workshops :


  • One practical workshop: Precision or Aesthetics
  • One exploratory workshop: HSM (High-Speed Machining) or Factory


The same workshops are offered in both the morning and afternoon, allowing everyone to attend one practical session and one theoretical session. 

 ​12:00 - 13:15 ​

Raclettes & Valaisan Platters: Where Hospitality and Networking Drive Success

 Salle Helvetia

  13:15 - 14:30 ​

Workshops : session de l'après-midi

 Selon plan  

Each participant selects two workshops :


  • One practical workshop: Precision or Aesthetics
  • One exploratory workshop: HSM (High-Speed Machining) or Factory


The same workshops are offered in both the morning and afternoon, allowing everyone to attend one practical session and one theoretical session. 

  14:30 - 15:15 ​

Roundtable: Feedback and Future Perspectives 

 Showroom  

Interactive Discussion with Workshop Participants

  15:15 - 15:45 ​

2025 Innovations & Conclusion: Presentation of Innovations and Future Perspectives

 Showroom ​

Samuel Vuadens, Direction CHIRON Suisse

Dès 16:00
Return to the Valley: Wishing You a Safe Journey Home!

Workshop

Practical Workshop

Precision

Machining High-Precision Parts

  • Understand machine and automation options for precise parts with raw material in trays.
  • Master tolerance management and ultra-precise finishing.
  • Explore the best approaches to ensure repeatability in operations.

Practical Workshop

Aesthetics

Machining Jewelry and Watch Cases in Precious Metals

  • Understand machine and automation options for aesthetic parts with raw material in billets.
  • Reduce vibrations and enhance surface finishing.
  • Manage precious materials and apply machining techniques tailored to design constraints.
  • Machining of larger components (XL watch cases)

Exploratory

HSM

Speed Serving Productivity

  • Understand the scientific fundamentals of high-speed machining and its impact on productivity.
  • Discover developed tools and aids to make HSM more accessible to users.
  • Exchange insights on tool selection and cutting conditions optimized for high-speed operations.

Exploratory

Factory

A Revolution for Local and Sustainable Production

  • Explore the concept of micro-factories and their impact on industrial flexibility.
  • Analyze the economic and environmental challenges of localized production.
  • Debate industrial and academic perspectives on the future of micromachining.
 
 

Access

The world is much more beautiful… seen from above.

Parking signalé à la Place de l'Abeille

 
 

Accommodation

The night before, we recommend staying at Hôtel des Bains de Saillon and enjoying the thermal baths in the evening.


Site internet Les Bains de Saillon

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Date & Time
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
8:40 AM 4:00 PM (Europe/Zurich) Add to Calendar
Location

CHIRON Swiss SA

Pl. de la Maison de Commune 1
1914 Isérables VS
Suisse
+41 27 455 36 08
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Organizer

CHIRON Swiss SA

+41 27 455 36 08
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