Fritz Gyger AG
Fritz Gyger AG is a specialist in the field of microtechnology and one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-precision microvalves and digital, fully automated liquid handlers.
Based in Thun (Gwatt), the company develops, manufactures and distributes its high-quality products based on hard material components worldwide. These are distributed by Fritz Gyger AG in a very wide range of application areas, which in the microvalve sector range from use in the deep sea, precision printing, the automotive industry to aerospace, and in the automated liquid handling sector focus on the pharmaceutical industry and research. The high-precision liquid handlers can be integrated into larger platformers or operated as standalone solutions and feature unique flexibility in terms of volumes, viscosity, speed, and the variety of liquids that can be dispensed.
Founded in 1959, the company first became known for its patented gramophone needle manufacturing technology. Other innovations include oscillating gypsum saws and cleaning systems for easier and automated cleaning of SMLD microvalves.