The history of MicroContact AG
Since 1984, MicroContact AG has been developing steadily both technologically and entrepreneurially. The following are the most important milestones:
2020
Delivery of the 100th machine.
2019
Development of the move plug adapter.
2019
Development of the standard parallel tester Fineliner.
2016
Delivery of the 1st high current tester.
2015
The first machine with Brick-Control is delivered.
2015
The succession is complete. Michel and Pascal Grimm are leading in second generation Microcontact AG.
2013
Development of the Sirius-adapter.
2012
Official integrator of Staeubli Robots.
2011
Acquisition of TechnoSys AG by MicroContact AG.
2010
First robot integration into a MCom microtester.
2007
Development of the AOI Handling system.
2003
Development of the HDI rigid needle adapter for 150μm pitch distances.
2000
Development of the fully automatic passive alignment laser for trimming pressure resistors.
1999
Founding of TechnoSys AG by Markus Fürholz and Rolf Grimm. TechnoSys AG continues the activities of Fürholz Engineering.
1996
Development of the fine-pitch adapter with 250μm pitch distances and 200 test points/cm2.
1994
The first fully automatic microtester allows double-sided contacting.
1991
Construction of the first semi-automatic tester with rigid needle adapters.
1991
Relocation in company's own building in Lostorf.
1990
Start of cooperation with Fürholz Engineering for the development of special machines for electrical testing technology.
1987
Construction of the first rigid needle adapter with deflected needles.
1984
Opening of the first bare board test center in Switzerland. Construction of customized test adapters for assembled printed circuit boards. Swiss distributor for Ingun test probes and adapters as well as for ATG testing devices.
1984
Foundation of MicroContact AG based in Dulliken by Rolf and Marianne Grimm.
