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Innovative Motion Control about etel With the largest direct drive motor range available on the market, ETEL provides solutions ranging from high-end motion systems with nanometer precision, to industrial applications requiring high torque/force. ETEL continually demonstrates it is a huge innovative force and a leader for components and systems based on direct drive technology. Our goal is to anticipate market needs and create successful new and innovative concepts, allowing us to maintain a competitive advantage. ETEL s approach has been to focus on leading edge and breakthrough technologies; the success of which is only evident long-term. This philosophy is what continues to allow ETEL and its customers to be successful now and in the future. What was considered as state-of-the-art a few years ago is now simply adequate and will soon become a barrier to the customer s process, preventing it from reaching full potential. ETEL s technology driven focus translates to industry leading products benefitting customers. ETEL breakthroughs ultimately work their way into the entire product range. ETEL s range of linear and torque motors, position and motion controllers, and motion system products is substantial, providing a large selection to meet nearly all customers needs and providing them with process improvement they may or may not have been looking for. Maintaining in-house development and manufacturing for each product, ETEL keeps its know-how and guarantees high quality standards, reliability, and technological leadership to its customers. Future ETEL is a supplier that is 100% dedicated to direct drive technology. This clear focus allows ETEL to continue innovating in those markets where precision and dynamics are the essential factors for success. Along with its successful components business, the motion systems activities will grow dramatically at ETEL over the next years. The partnerships with companies belonging to the HEIDENHAIN Group have allowed ETEL to merge its respective knowledge and expertise. This collaboration has brought the introduction of the TMK torque motor range (based on field-weakening technology) and has secured ETEL s leadership position in the machine tool industry for years to come. Also, the 450 mm wafer process motion platform has the attention of leading equipment manufacturers further strengthening ETEL s reputation in the semiconductor industry. This collaboration will be intensified and will lead to new high performance and leading-edge motion platform solutions, developed to solve the future problems of our customers before they are ever realized. Resulting from continuous R&D efforts, ETEL will continue to excel by offering uniqueness, high quality innovative products, and services required by customers. Companies looking for a motion system partner providing high quality, precision, repeatability, and reliability need look no further. ETEL has a proven record of supplying the latest technology without sacrifice which has allowed ETEL to maintain an edge on the competition. History ETEL was founded in 1974 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (Switzerland) with the intention of commercializing direct drive technology. As a pioneer in this field, ETEL s name has become synonymous with direct drive technology and has widely contributed to the growth and breakthrough of this revolutionary technology in a variety of industries. The dramatic expansion of activities at the end of the 1990 s persuaded DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH to acquire ETEL to increase their competitive advantage in different high-end markets. For ETEL and its customers, the synergy between direct drive technology and advanced measurement systems has proven to be a winning combination. milestones 1974 1977 1981 1988 1992 1996 1998 1999 2000 2002-2003 2004-2005 2006-2007 2008 2010 2011 2012-2013 ETEL founded by Dr. Nicolas Wavre. First linear motors development for the motorization of warehouse doors. First brushless torque motor design for the food industry. ETEL delivers large torque motors (2500 mm) for telescopes. ETEL moves into its new headquarters in Môtiers, Switzerland. High force linear motors development. Launch of the new standard program for direct drive motors and of the first standard digital position controllers. First headquarters ETEL presents its first precision positioning system. DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH acquires a stake in ETEL. ETEL becomes the largest supplier of direct drives worldwide. Opening of ETEL GmbH (Germany). ISO 9001 certification. Launch of the DSC position controllers family. Second headquarters Opening of ETEL Inc. (USA). Serial production of high performance (nanometer precision) motion systems. Opening of ETEL in France and The Netherlands. Development of an outstanding range of standard systems. Opening of new subsidiaries in Switzerland, Italy and Singapore. Third headquarters ETEL pursues its Asian market penetration and opens a new subsidiary in Taiwan. Fourth building extention in Môtiers dedicated to systems manufacturing. Launch of a new motion control family (AccurET & UltimET). New offices in Korea and Great-Britain. High speed torque motors family (TMK). New offices in China and Hong- Kong. Advanced motion system platforms including 450 mm wafer processes. 2 Company Profile Company Profile 3
Innovative Motion Control United Kingdom The Netherlands The Netherlands HNE-S Germany Austria a global company Italy Headquartered in Môtiers in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland, ETEL S.A. employs close to 400 dedicated employees in research & development, industrialization, production, supply chain, quality, sales, marketing, and support functions. They are the backbone of the company and whose combined knowledge and commitment offer innovative motion control products to our customers. We want to make sure that the expertise of our employees is always up-to-date which is why we encourage and offer them opportunities to enhance their education and improve their skills. On-site training courses are internationally diverse and cover a variety of subjects including: foreign languages, project management, and leadership. Our aim is to have satisfied and happy employees who are committed to ETEL for the long-term and take pride in contributing to ETEL s success. Korea France Switzerland ETEL S.A. Headquarters Americas Between the numerous subsidiaries, sales offices, and representatives, ETEL is close to its customers all around the world. An efficient sales and technical support network provide coverage to the areas ETEL is active. This network is optimally trained and is able to provide technical consultancy and support on the selection, integration, and use of our products. The organizational structure and expertise enable ETEL to anticipate the customers needs and provide them cutting-edge solutions. With our innovative direct drive technologies, our customers have a clear advantage over their competition. All design and production is performed at ETEL headquarters in Switzerland. It is essential to keep everything in-house to ensure the level of quality and consistency that our customers are familiar with. The Swiss made quality is based on the knowledge and technical expertise of a workforce that is highly-qualified; mandatory to the precision manufacturing of high quality products. ETEL is not willing to risk quality by outsourcing production. China Taiwan Hong-Kong Israël Spain Singapore MAP LEGEND Headquarters Subsidiaries and sales offices Representatives Research center production key points Production quality Mass production ETEL s comprehensive range of direct drive products can be rapidly combined in-house to supply complete systems prototypes. Each product we develop is subjected to stringent mechanical and e lectrical qualification tests at all stages of the production process to guarantee complete reliability during operation. The management system ensures that the processes, responsibilities, and authorities are clearly defined through internal rules complying with ISO9001-2008, OHSAS18001:2007 and current environmental regulations. A flexible manufacturing organization e nables us to switch quickly and efficiently from small batch production to large scale orders. Our in-house workshop enables fast manufacturing of precision mechanical parts to ensure the highest quality standards. Modern infrastructure Customer support ETEL is dedicated to customer satisfaction and provides high quality sales and technical support to ensure the ongoing performance and reliability of its products and solutions. ETEL offers a broad range of training courses for its entire product portfolio (for individual or group) in a modern infrastructure equipped with demonstration benches. Our production is done in high-tech buildings including clean rooms (ISO 6), temperature and humidity controlled manufacturing area (22 C±1 ), vibration-free floor tiles for systems mounting and qualification tests, etc. Our systems manufacturing is located in a environment-friendly building certified by a Swiss label (Minergie). 4 Company Profile Company Profile 5
Innovative Motion Control For more information, refer to our Product Overview brochure. THREE core businesses ETEL focuses on three core businesses; we develop, manufacture and support in the fields of: + ADVANCED motion platforms Mastering the required technologies, ETEL is recognized worldwide as a leader in the development and manufacturing of high-end mechatronic motion systems. ETEL utilizes a state-of-the-art high-tech temperature-controlled manufacturing area, featuring all necessary infrastructures enabling the assembly of advanced technology products. Scope of supply Motion Controllers Position Controllers Motors (position and current loop) MOTORS Human Machine Interface position feedback bearings LINEAR MOTORS TORQUE MOTORS granite MOTION SYSTEMS MOTION CONTROL active isolation systems 6 Company Profile MULTI-AXIS MOTION CONTROLLERS & POSITION CONTROLLERS frame Tools We keep our competitive edge by using modern tools, in-house developed software and top-notch simulation software. Complete system simulation, animation and auto-tuning System identification Regulation simulation Bearings simulation Trajectory Simulation Electrical simulation 3D Structural Simulation 2D / 3D Magnetic simulation Thermal simulation ADVANCED MOTION PLATFORMS Company Profile 7
GROUP SUBSIDIARIES AND SALES OFFICES HEADQUARTERS ETEL S.A. Zone Industrielle CH - 2112 Môtiers Switzerland T +41 (0)32 862 01 00 F +41 (0)32 862 01 01 etel@etel.ch www.etel.ch AMERICAS info@etelusa.com CHINA sales@heidenhain.com.cn FRANCE etel@etel.fr GERMANY etel@etelgmbh.de GREAT BRITAIN sales@heidenhain.co.uk HONG KONG sales@heidenhain.com.hk ITALY etel@etelsa.it KOREA info@heidenhain.co.kr SINGAPORE info@etel.sg SWITZERLAND sales@etelsa.ch TAIWAN info@heidenhain.tw THE NETHERLANDS etel@etelbv.nl OTHER COUNTRIES internationalsales@etel.ch REPRESENTATIVES AUSTRIA b.hoerburger@iul-elektronik.at ISRAËL comotech@medital.co.il SPAIN farresa@farresa.es version 1.0-12/12 - subject to modifications without previous notice