FISSO manufactures in Zurich articulated arms and holding systems for medical technology, industry and OEM applications.
Baitella AG – FISSO
Zurich (CH) · Subsidiary FISSO USANew on Amplifa
About Baitella AG (FISSO)
Baitella AG with the FISSO brand is a Zurich-based manufacturer of articulated arms, holding systems and customized OEM solutions. Founded in 1960, the company has been supplying customers in medical technology, industrial automation, metrology and machine integration, as well as in the photo, video and optics sector, for over 50 years. The products are characterized by a patented central locking mechanism that allows all joints to be quickly and reproducibly locked with a single clamping button – for cameras, sensors, measuring devices and medical equipment. Products are manufactured in Swiss-made quality from stainless steel, steel and light metal; medical arm and body supports feature anatomically shaped viscoelastic padding. In addition to a broad standard range, FISSO develops customer-specific OEM projects and offers worldwide distribution including technical support. In 2024 a subsidiary was founded in the USA, and in 2026 the FISSO Patient Positioning System was introduced. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified and employs around 50 staff.
- Site
- Zurich
- Processes
- Manufacturing of articulated arms and holding systems (Swiss-made production, OEM custom solutions), OEM solutions (customized projects), Worldwide distribution and technical support, Patient Positioning System, Spare/consumable materials (pads, fixing straps)
- Materials
- Stainless steel, Steel, Light metal, Viscoelastic pad (viscoelastic), Plastic (clamping vice with plastic jaws), Light metal (aluminum), Viscoelastic plastic, Central quick-fixing (patented)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 13485
- Founded
- 1960
- Employees
- 50
- Industries
- Medical technology, Industrial automation, Metrology, Machine integration, Photo/video/optics, Medicine (OR/patient positioning)
- 01
Development and design
- 02
Manufacturing of articulated arm components (stainless steel, steel, light
- 03
Assembly of the holding systems
- 04
OEM project realization to customer specification
- 05
Worldwide distribution and technical support
Materials and Processes
Stainless steel
Used for medical arm holders and body supports, not sterilizable.
Steel
High-quality steel for robust, durable holding systems such as steel bases and joint stands.
Light metal (aluminum)
Light metal components for high load capacity at low weight in articulated stands.
Viscoelastic plastic
Anatomically shaped pads for arm and body supports for ergonomic patient positioning.
Central quick-fixing (patented)
Process for locking all joints with a single adjustment.
Locations
Baitella AG, Zurich
CHHeadquarters, development and manufacturing
- Materials
- Stainless steel, steel, light metal, viscoelastic plastic
Components and Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing of articulated arms and holding systems (Swiss-made production, OEM custom solutions)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel, Steel, Light metal, viscoelastic pad (plastic) |
Additional services
Quality and Certification
Baitella AG is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485. The requirements of medical technology and OEM customers are implemented with verified Swiss-made quality.
| Evidence | Zurich |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 13485 |
History
- 1960
Founding of Baitella AG on July 4, 1960.
- 1972
Start of the FISSO articulated arm product history: “Simply the best fixation – since 1972
- 2019
Publication of the application documentation FISSO Patient Positioning Applications (03/2019).
- 2024
Founding of the subsidiary FISSO USA on December 9, 2024.
- 2025
Interview with the CEO on the use of AI in the company (February 2025).
- 2026
Introduction of the FISSO Patient Positioning System (March 2026).