Swisskh

What Swisskh does

SwissKH Sàrl is a privately held Swiss precision machine manufacturer headquartered in Vicques (Jura region) with an additional manufacturing workshop in Delémont, totaling over 750m² of operational space. The company designs, prototypes, and builds custom machines as well as a catalog of standard precision workstations — including grinding machines, decoration machines, satin-finishing equipment, beading/drilling machines, cerclage machines, and precision lathes — primarily for the watchmaking, medical engineering, industrial, aerospace, renewable energy, food, and construction sectors. Its core engineering is delivered 100% in-house, with proprietary technologies including a fully in-house developed linear motor system used on the Rectification R01 grinding machine, a patented flexible-blade Quattro system used on cerclage and beading machines, and Swiss-developed HMI software with Android/iOS control apps.

The portfolio is reinforced by acquired and revived sub-brands — Tripan (precision turning tool holders), Supercoup (HSS saw blades), Morphology (custom medical orthotics and implants), and Quattro (patented flexible blade system) — all positioned under a Swiss-made narrative with 90% of components sourced within Switzerland. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales for custom projects, an e-commerce shop (heidi.shop) for standard tools and consumables, international resellers in the Middle East (FMS Manufacturing, Dubai) and Germany (Gerlach Industrievertretung GmbH), and an active showroom in Vicques for customer testing and prototype production.

The business model is anchored on one-time hardware sales (typically a 50% deposit / 50% on delivery payment cadence, CHF-denominated), project-based engineering and R&D mandates with milestone billing, CE certification and software development services, high-precision machining and laser-marking subcontracting, and recurring revenue through three-tier annual maintenance contracts (Essentiel, Avancé, Premium) plus an online shop paid 100% upfront. Marketing is executed via organic social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), content marketing, Brevo email newsletters (6–12 per year), and trade shows including EPHJ Geneva, SIAMS, INNOTEQ, and SJX.

Name

Swisskh

Legal name

SwissKH Sàrl

Website

https://swisskh.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SwissKH Sàrl is a Swiss precision machine manufacturer in Vicques that designs custom and catalog machines — grinding, decoration, satin-finishing, cerclage, and beading equipment — for watchmaking, medical, aerospace, and industrial clients, built around proprietary linear motors and the patented Quattro system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vicques

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Machine Manufacturing: SwissKH designs, prototypes, and manufactures bespoke precision machines tailored to customer specifications across watchmaking, medical, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Revenue is generated through one-time machine sales with project-based R&D and engineering consulting included in the offering.
2. Standard Machine Sales: Catalog of standard precision machines including grinders, satining machines, beading machines, cerclage machines, and jeweller machines sold as finished products with payment typically split 50% deposit, 50% on delivery.
3. Engineering & R&D Consulting: Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automation, software development, and CE certification consulting services provided as mandate contracts with milestone-based payments.
4. Online Shop (heidi.shop): E-commerce platform selling tools, accessories, spare parts, and consumables. Payment is 100% upfront at time of order.
5. Machining & Laser Marking Subcontracting: Precision machining and laser marking subcontracting services for external clients requiring high-quality manufacturing capabilities.
6. Maintenance Contracts & Technical Support: Preventive maintenance, repair, spare parts, training, and start-up assistance services offered through tiered maintenance contract packages (Essentiel, Avancé, Premium).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

SwissKH designs, prototypes, and manufactures bespoke precision machines tailored to customer specifications across watchmaking, medical, aerospace, renewable energy, food, and industrial sectors. The company sells a catalog of standard precision machines (grinders, satin-finishing, beading, cerclage, decoration, and jeweller machines) and provides engineering, R&D consulting, machining subcontracting, CE certification, custom software, and tiered maintenance contract services.

Product overview

SwissKH is a Swiss precision machine manufacturer offering a portfolio of specialized workshop machines and tooling brands primarily serving the watchmaking, medical, and precision engineering industries. The core product line includes precision decoration machines (Angelo for Geneva stripes, rosettes, colimaçonnage, and soleillage), grinding machines (RO1 with proprietary linear motors, manual HSK grinding lathes), satin-finishing equipment (Equilibrio straight finisher, Cercleuse EVO circular finisher), and precision workstations (Joaillier B8 MASTER). Complementary sub-brands include Tripan (precision turning tool holders, made in Switzerland) and Supercoup (HSS saw blades). The Morphology brand covers custom medical orthotics, implants, and medical machines, while Quattro identifies the patented flexible blade system. SwissKH also provides engineering, CE certification, machining subcontracting, laser engraving, custom software development, and fixture manufacturing services. Products are available through an online shop, and the company maintains an active showroom for testing and production trials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tripan: Turning tool holder brand recognized worldwide. Timeless, reliable, and precise tooling.
• Supercoup
• Morphology
• Quattro

Products and services

• Poli-bloqué Compact table-top black-polish/block-polish machine developed and manufactured in-house for watchmaking workshops, featuring linear axes for precision and dynamics, an onboard chisel for wheel dressing, vertical opening for access, pewter/bronze grinding wheel options, integrated tool cabinet, and process cooling. Custom-built to customer specifications.
• Rectification RO1 High-precision grinding machine driven by proprietary in-house linear motors (100% developed at SwissKH). Eliminates ball screws and bearings; uses magnetic force for movement. Achieves 170mm travel on two axes and 5G acceleration, with ergonomic touchscreen HMI. Addresses high-end watchmaking and medical sector needs.
• Angelo Decoration Machine Precision decoration machine for watchmaking reproducing 5 décor patterns — straight Geneva stripes, circular Geneva stripes, colimaçonnage, soleillage, and rosettes — at 0.05-degree precision. Features 6,000K° lighting, vacuum on both part and tool, modular base system, and ergonomic touchscreen HMI.
• L'Equilibrio Straight satin-finishing machine with variable roller spacing (36mm, 60.5mm, 85mm), stainless steel guides and rollers on INA-FAG bearings, and optional vacuum clamping for thin and complex parts. Suitable for straight satin-finishing, deburring, and straight-line drawing.
• Perleuse-Perçeuse-Taraudeuse Precision beading, drilling, and tapping machine featuring SwissKH's patented SENSITIVE vertical-descent Quattro system, electro-spindle, and a downloadable Android/iOS application for machine control and recipe management. Compatible with XY axis system and 5S storage.
• Cercleuse EVO Circular strapping/brushing/deburring and satin-finishing machine for watchmaking and precision micro-mechanical workshops. The EVO generation adds foot-pedal vacuum clamping control, optimized integrated aspiration, exceptional structural rigidity, and optional motorization up to 10,000 rpm.
• Le Joaillier B8 MASTER Universal precision workstation for small workshops and large manufacturing facilities requiring retouching, rework, freehand or tool-based manual work. Features brushless motors, optional Bluetooth HMI, 220V single-phase connection, 100% compatible with Schaublin 102 accessories and Giroud precision carriages.
• Tour manuel de rectification en HSK Manual HSK50 cone-grinding lathe with B8 counter-spindle, 2.2kW main spindle motor, 450W secondary motor with round belt, 135mm tip height, 250mm max wheel diameter, stainless steel workbench, touchscreen HMI, Waldmann work lamp, and integrated simplified divider.
• Aspiration H14 Nilfisk-SwissKH H14-class industrial vacuum cleaner developed in partnership with Nilfisk for precision workshop environments. Operates at 400V, produces 56dB noise level, includes integrated thermal circuit breaker and upstream filtration for fine particle capture.
• CNC Diamantage 3 à 5 axes Multi-axis CNC diamanting machine (3 to 5 axes) for precision cutting tool manufacturing and high-precision machining operations.
• Machine spéciale (Custom Special-Purpose Machine) Custom special-purpose machine built to order for specific customer manufacturing needs, developed through SwissKH's engineering and R&D process.
• Outillages Tripan Precision turning tool holders manufactured in Switzerland and distributed worldwide under the Tripan brand. Known for accuracy and quality; compatible with SwissKH machines including Joaillier B8 and Schaublin 102.
• Supercoup Saw Blades HSS saw blades under the Supercoup brand, equipping most tool holders on the market. Acquired and revived by SwissKH in 2017.
• Morphology Medical Solutions Medical brand focused on the creation of custom orthotics and implants — from development through machining — as well as custom machines for the medical industry. 90% of components produced in Switzerland within a restricted perimeter around the SwissKH production site.
• Quattro Flexible Blade System Brand for SwissKH's patented flexible blade system featured on select machines, enabling specific operational capabilities such as the SENSITIVE vertical-descent system in the Perleuse and circular brushing/deburring in cerclage machines.
• Sous-traitance en Usinage et Gravage Laser High-precision machining and laser engraving subcontracting services leveraging SwissKH's in-house production quality standards for aerospace, watchmaking, medical, and other precision industries.
• CE Certification Service CE certification services for machines, ensuring compliance with EU safety and quality standards through collaboration with customers.
• Engineering Mécanique (Mechanical Engineering) Custom mechanical engineering and design services, including 3D development, finite element analysis, SOFT programming, 2D development, and electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams. Specializes in innovative machine concept development.
• Engineering Électrique et Automation Electrical engineering and automation services encompassing schematic design, physical wiring, and software development, providing high value-added services from a single partner.
• Custom Software Development Custom machine and equipment software development, with particular attention to user-centered interface design. Includes machine control software, recipe management, and ERP connectivity options.
• Posages Machines sur Mesure (Custom Fixtures) Custom machine fixture design and machining, including standard fixtures for SwissKH machines and bespoke solutions for customer equipment. Short supply chain with delivery under 2 weeks.
• Active Showroom Service Active showroom allowing individuals and companies to test and produce on SwissKH catalog machines, evaluate partner tooling, and conduct feasibility tests or prototype parts in a controlled environment.
• Support Technique et Maintenance Contracts Technical support including rapid interventions, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts, staff training, and three-tiered maintenance contracts (Essentiel, Avancé, Premium) for maximizing productivity and machine longevity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of components for brands Tripan, Supercoup, Quattro, and Morphology are produced in Switzerland
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FMS ManufacturingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational reseller based in Dubai, UAE (34th Floor, Swiss Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers). Represents SwissKH products in the Middle East market.
• Gerlach Industrievertretung GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial sales representative based in Pfinztal, Germany (D-76327). Represents SwissKH products in the German market.
• Applitec Moutier SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelops and produces high-quality cutting tools for turning and micro-precision engineering. Long-standing partner supporting SwissKH's watchmaking and precision manufacturing ecosystem.
• Atlas CopcocoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobally recognized sustainable productivity solutions provider. SwissKH partners with Atlas Copco for vacuum pump solutions and Nilfisk for industrial dust extraction systems integrated into SwissKH machines.
• NilfiskcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal leader in professional cleaning solutions. SwissKH integrates Nilfisk H14 industrial vacuum systems into their precision machines for dust extraction in watchmaking and precision manufacturing environments.
• Schaublin SA (RBC Bearings Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss manufacturer of high-quality mechanical clamping tools and bearings. SwissKH is a Schaublin reseller and integrates Schaublin B8 collet systems into their machines. Products are 100% compatible with original Schaublin accessories.
• Bocks SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecializes in polishing supplies with over 75 years of experience and service. Partner in SwissKH's precision finishing ecosystem for watchmaking applications.
• Crevoisier SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrinding and finishing machine manufacturer as well as automation and robot loading solutions. Synergistic partner within the Swiss precision manufacturing ecosystem.
• Geiger SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-responsible new-generation cutting oils, industrial lubricants and solvents, and industrial vacuum and filtration solutions. Partner in SwissKH's sustainable manufacturing approach.
• Giroud SAcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides precision linear rules, clamping systems, and displays with IP64 protection. SwissKH integrates Giroud precision carriages and linear rulers (compatible with Schaublin 102 and B8 Jeweller) into their machines.
• Marcel AubertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1946, a leader in optical measurement and comparison. Designs, manufactures, distributes and maintains optical measurement solutions worldwide. Partner in SwissKH's quality control ecosystem.
• FN Niederhauser AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationClamping technology and systems provider. Partner in SwissKH's precision machine tooling ecosystem.
• Unirock SAcoreTechnology or IntegrationDevelops and produces a wide range of diamond and CBN grinding wheels since 1991. Supplies precision abrasive tools integrated into SwissKH's grinding and finishing machines.
• Horia SAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecializes in precision mechanics for watchmaking, offering the full range of tools and machines needed by the industry. Long-standing partner in the Swiss watchmaking ecosystem.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mikrosa (Schaudt Group / United Grinding): Specialist in precision cylindrical grinding machines for automotive, bearing, and tool industries. Broader grinding incumbent with overlap on SwissKH's linear-motor grinding roadmap.
• DMG Mori: Global manufacturer of CNC machine tools including precision milling and turning centers. Broad incumbent that competes for industrial, aerospace, and medical machining projects SwissKH targets through custom machines.
• GF Machining Solutions: Swiss-headquartered division of Georg Fischer providing EDM, milling, and laser texturing solutions for aerospace, medical, and automotive. Broader incumbent with overlapping aerospace and medical customer base served by SwissKH.
• Studer (United Grinding Group): Global leader in cylindrical grinding machines with strong Swiss heritage. Broader incumbent offering overlapping grinding capabilities with SwissKH's RO1/R02 platform across aerospace, medical, and precision industrial customers.
• Schaublin SA (RBC Bearings): Swiss manufacturer of high-quality lathes, collet systems, and precision clamping tools (now part of RBC Bearings). Overlapping product ecosystem (SwissKH integrates Schaublin B8 systems) and shared watchmaking customer base.

Direct peers

• Bumotec (Starrag Group): Swiss manufacturer of high-precision machining centers for watchmaking and medical undercarriage in Starrag Group. Directly comparable in target markets and precision-machine engineering depth.
• Affolter Technologies: Swiss specialist in gear-cutting and micro-machining machines for watchmaking and precision industries. Directly comparable Swiss precision-machine niche with overlapping customers and similar revenue model.
• Tornos: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of Swiss-type turning machines and micro-machining solutions for watchmaking, medical, and precision engineering. Directly comparable to SwissKH in customer base (Swiss watchmakers and medical device makers) and core competence in high-precision turned parts production.
• Willemin-Macodel: Swiss manufacturer of high-precision machining centers for watchmaking, medical, and aerospace components. Directly comparable product portfolio (5-axis precision machines) and customer overlap with SwissKH's aerospace and watchmaking segments.
• Rollomatic: Swiss precision grinding machine manufacturer serving tool cutting, medical, and watchmaking markets. Closely overlaps SwissKH's RO1/R02 grinding machine product line and precision manufacturing heritage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@swisskh5762
• Facebookfacebook.com/SwissKH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swisskh
• Instagraminstagram.com/swisskh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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