Special machines for microtechnology: assembly, laser material processing and industrial image processing from Switzerland.
CPAutomation SA
Villaz-St-Pierre (CH)New on Amplifa
About CPAutomation
CPAutomation SA is a Swiss manufacturer of special machines for microtechnology. The custom production systems combine assembly automation, laser material processing (welding, engraving, precision marking) and industrial image processing into high value-added processes. The systems integrate anthropomorphic robots, Scara and Delta robots as well as Cartesian axis systems; parts are fed via vibratory bowls, flexible feeders and palletizers, and transported via magnetic and belt conveyors and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). For image processing tasks such as inspection, orientation, presence detection and defect detection, AI-based algorithms are also used. The manufacturing services cover the entire life cycle: engineering consulting, feasibility laboratory with prototyping and process validation, design, construction, software development, project management, technical training and after-sales service. Core markets are the watch industry (horology), medical technology (MedTech) and microtechnology. The company is based in Villaz-St-Pierre in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland (Z.I. du Vivier 16).
- Site
- Villaz-St-Pierre
- Processes
- Laser welding, Laser engraving, Precision laser marking, Assembly (automation), Feeding, conveying and handling of parts (bulk, pallets, vibratory bowls), Industrial vision inspection (orientation, presence detection, quality control, AI), Design and manufacture of custom special machines, Engineering consulting, software development, feasibility laboratory, project management
- Materials
- Laser welding, Laser engraving, Laser precision marking, Assembly automation, Handling & feeding, Industrial image processing, Industry 4.0 solutions
- Industries
- Watch industry (horology), MedTech, Microtechnology
- 01
Engineering consulting / requirements analysis
- 02
Feasibility analysis & prototyping in the laboratory
- 03
Design & software development
- 04
Manufacturing & assembly of the special machine
- 05
Testing & validation
- 06
Commissioning at the customer
- 07
Training, maintenance & after-sales service
Processes & Technologies
Laser welding
Complex welds on microtechnology parts, especially for horology and MedTech applications.
Laser engraving
Engravings on microtechnology components as part of the custom laser systems.
Laser precision marking
Precise markings, e.g. for traceability on microtechnology parts.
Assembly automation
Automated assembly with robots (anthropomorphic, Scara, Delta) and Cartesian axes.
Handling & feeding
Vibratory bowls, flexible feeders, palletizing, conveyors and AGVs for the transport of microtechnology parts.
Industrial image processing
Inspection, positioning and presence detection, including AI algorithms for defect detection.
Industry 4.0 solutions
Digital tools for optimizing cycle times and the interoperability of existing systems.
Locations
Villaz-St-Pierre
CHHeadquarters, design, manufacturing and feasibility laboratory
- Special machine manufacturing
- Laser processing systems (CPAutomation)
- Feasibility laboratory / prototyping
- Robot systems: anthropomorphic, Scara, Delta
- Cartesian axis systems
- Feeding: vibratory bowls, flexible feeders, palletizers
- Conveyors (magnetic, belt) and AGVs
Systems & Modules
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser weldingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser engravingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Precision laser markingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly (automation)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Feeding, conveying and handling of parts (bulk, pallets, vibratory bowls)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial vision inspection (orientation, presence detection, quality control, AI)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Design and manufacture of custom special machinesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering consulting, software development, feasibility laboratory, project managementEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
8 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser processing system (special machine, custom-built) | CPAutomation | – | – | – | Villaz-St-Pierre, Switzerland |
| Anthropomorphic robot (integrated into systems) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Scara robot (integrated into systems) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Delta robot (integrated into systems) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cartesian axis system | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vibratory bowl feeding / flexible feeders / palletizers | – | – | – | – | – |
| Magnetic and belt conveyors and AGVs (automated guided vehicles) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Feasibility laboratory / prototyping | – | – | – | – | Villaz-St-Pierre, Switzerland |
Additional services