Mikron Automation
Swiss maker of automated assembly and testing systems; has installed 4,200+ systems globally for pharma, medtech, automotive, and consumer goods.
Mikron Automation is the automation division of Mikron Group (founded 1908), headquartered in Boudry, Switzerland, in the heart of the Neuchatel watchmaking region. The division traces its Boudry operations to 1918 and today employs over 1,000 people globally, with additional sites in Denver (USA), Singapore, Shanghai (China), and Kaunas (Lithuania). Mikron Automation designs and produces highly precise, scalable automated assembly and testing systems, with more than 4,200 systems installed worldwide.
Key markets include pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing — covering auto-injectors, inhalation devices, and parenteral packaging — as well as automotive, electrical/electronics, and consumer goods. The company's modular platform architectures are cleanroom-compatible (ISO Class 7) and GAMP-5 qualified, with control systems compliant to 21 CFR Part 11. Mikron Automation's systems range from pilot lines to fully automated high-volume production, and the company provides lifecycle services including spare parts, upgrades, and remote monitoring.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Mikron Automation Assembly System
High-precision modular assembly and testing systems for pharma, medtech, and consumer goods production.
Mikron Pharma and Medtech Assembly Platform
Modular cleanroom-compatible automated assembly and testing systems for pharmaceutical devices and medical components, GAMP-5 qualified and 21 CFR Part 11 compliant.
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https://www.mikron.com/en/automationPHONE
+41 32 843 11 11HEADQUARTERS
Switzerland
Company Facts
Founded
1918
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Manufacturer
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Primary Region
Europe
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