Development and construction of assembly automation, press technology as well as soldering and dispensing technology for very small to medium-sized parts
Covatec S.A.
Biel / Bienne · Sulz am Neckar (sales partner DE)New on Amplifa
About Covatec S.A.
Covatec S.A. has been active in precision automation since 1974 and develops and manufactures assembly systems for very small to medium-sized parts at its headquarters in Biel/Bienne. Its core competencies include press technology, micro welding, hot bar soldering, heat staking (heatstaking/heatsealing), dispensing technology, metrology as well as joining and riveting technology. The offering ranges from process development on its own demo machines through design (3D-CAD and electrical software) and procurement to assembly, programming (PLC & HMI), commissioning and service with spare parts. Components are manufactured by an established network of suppliers from the Biel-Seeland-Jura region. The company relies on a Sigmatek automation system and serves customers in Switzerland and Germany.
- Site
- Biel / Bienne
- Processes
- Assembly automation, Press technology, Micro welding, Hot bar soldering, Heat staking (thermal joining/heatstaking/heatsealing), Dispensing technology, Metrology, Riveting technology (joining/riveting technology, SpeedRiveter)
- Materials
- Press technology (servo and pneumatic presses), Micro welding, Hot bar soldering, Heat staking (heatstaking/heatsealing), Dispensing technology, Joining/riveting technology (SpeedRiveter), Thermocompression welding, Metrology
- Founded
- 1974
- Employees
- 2–10
- Industries
- Precision automation, Assembly automation for very small to medium-sized parts, Automation systems manufacturing, Precision automation
- 01
Process development (demo machines for trials)
- 02
M&E design (3D-CAD, electrical software)
- 03
Procurement (suppliers Biel-Seeland-Jura)
- 04
Assembly
- 05
Programming / commissioning (PLC, HMI)
- 06
Service & spare parts
Technologies & Processes
Press technology (servo and pneumatic presses)
Servo and pneumatic presses for joining and pressing tasks on very small to medium-sized parts.
Micro welding
Micro welding for precise joining connections on very small parts.
Hot bar soldering
Hot bar soldering for thermally connecting components and contacts.
Heat staking (heatstaking/heatsealing)
Thermal joining of plastic and composite connections.
Dispensing technology
Dispensing technology for the precise application of adhesives and media.
Joining/riveting technology (SpeedRiveter)
Riveting technology for assembly automation of very small parts.
Thermocompression welding
Thermocompression welding for precise connections.
Metrology
Metrology for integration into assembly and testing processes.
Locations
Biel / Bienne
CHHeadquarters / Production
- Materials
- Assembly automation, press technology, micro welding, hot bar soldering, heat staking, dispensing technology, metrology
- Servo press PE20 (own series product)
- Sigmatek automation system
Parts & Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly automationAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Press technologyForming | – | – | – | – | – |
| Micro weldingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hot bar solderingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Heat staking (thermal joining/heatstaking/heatsealing)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dispensing technologyJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| MetrologyTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Riveting technology (joining/riveting technology, SpeedRiveter)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Thermocompression weldingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Handling/AutomationAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Process developmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| M&E design (3D-CAD and electrical software)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Programming / commissioning (PLC & HMI)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servo press | Covatec PE20 | – | – | – | Biel/Bienne |
| Automation system (control) | Sigmatek | – | – | – | Biel/Bienne |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1974
Founding; active in precision automation for over 50 years
Ergonomic update of the servo press PE20 with a movable control panel