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Core components companies in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to 7 core components companies listed in the GlobleMatch directory. All three focus entries sit inside drivetrain, motors and control, covering linear axes, the RK Rose+Krieger linear actuator line, and mechatronic motors and actuators. The seven are long-lived Swiss firms, the oldest founded in 1923 and the youngest in 1975. The best-known names include Güdel, Phoenix Mecano, and Sonceboz. Every profile below is compiled from public sources and human-reviewed, and each company can claim and update its profile free of charge.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Core components |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Companies listed | 7 |
| Subcategory focus (top 3 by count) | drivetrain, motors & control; linear axes for robot range extension, precision planetary gearboxes, guideways (1), drivetrain, motors & control; drives and components including RK Rose+Krieger linear actuators (1), drivetrain, motors & control; mechatronic motors and actuators (1) |
| Data verified | 13 November 2026 |
All 7 companies
| Company | City | What they make or do | Website | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Güdel | — | Güdel is an internationally active Swiss industrial company, owned by its founding family since 1954, that supplies high-precision machine components and complete automation solutions from a single | gudel.com | View profile |
| Phoenix Mecano | Stein am Rhein | Phoenix Mecano is a Swiss industrial group headquartered in Stein am Rhein, founded in 1975 and listed on the Swiss stock exchange since 1988. | phoenix-mecano.com | View profile |
| Sonceboz | — | Sonceboz is a Swiss mechatronics company, founded in 1936 and privately held by its founding family, that develops and manufactures custom motion solutions under the motto "from mind to motion" — its | sonceboz.com | View profile |
| NUM | Lustmühle | NUM AG is a Swiss CNC specialist headquartered in Switzerland — its registered office is at Lustmühle, near Teufen — that supplies complete CNC solutions for machine builders. | num.com | View profile |
| maxon | Sachseln | maxon is a Swiss manufacturer of precision electric drive systems — the motors, gearheads, sensors and controllers that move joints, tools and instruments where space is tight and reliability is | maxongroup.com | View profile |
| Infranor | Yverdon-les-Bains | Infranor is a Swiss motion-control and industrial-automation manufacturer whose holding company is based in Yverdon-les-Bains, in the canton of Vaud. | infranor.com | View profile |
| SCHNEEBERGER | Roggwil | SCHNEEBERGER is a Swiss linear-technology company headquartered in Roggwil, founded in 1923 and still family-owned and operated. | schneeberger.com | View profile |
Company notes
- Güdel — Güdel is an internationally active Swiss industrial company, owned by its founding family since 1954, that supplies high-precision machine components and complete automation solutions from a single source.
- Phoenix Mecano — Phoenix Mecano is a Swiss industrial group headquartered in Stein am Rhein, founded in 1975 and listed on the Swiss stock exchange since 1988.
- Sonceboz — Sonceboz is a Swiss mechatronics company, founded in 1936 and privately held by its founding family, that develops and manufactures custom motion solutions under the motto "from mind to motion" — its official site marks 90 years of activity in 2026.
- NUM — NUM AG is a Swiss CNC specialist headquartered in Switzerland — its registered office is at Lustmühle, near Teufen — that supplies complete CNC solutions for machine builders.
- maxon — maxon is a Swiss manufacturer of precision electric drive systems — the motors, gearheads, sensors and controllers that move joints, tools and instruments where space is tight and reliability is critical.
- Infranor — Infranor is a Swiss motion-control and industrial-automation manufacturer whose holding company is based in Yverdon-les-Bains, in the canton of Vaud.
- SCHNEEBERGER — SCHNEEBERGER is a Swiss linear-technology company headquartered in Roggwil, founded in 1923 and still family-owned and operated.
How to source core components from Switzerland
All three counted focus entries on this page sit inside one family, drivetrain, motors and control, each with a count of 1: linear axes for robot range extension with precision planetary gearboxes and guideways; drives and components including the RK Rose+Krieger linear actuator line; and mechatronic motors and actuators. Seven profiles is the shortest list in this set, and the pattern behind it is consistent: Swiss suppliers here sell precision motion, built by companies that have mostly been family-owned for generations.
Güdel opens the page with linear axes that extend a robot's working range, precision planetary gearboxes and guideways, owned by its founding family since 1954 and supplying machine components and complete automation from a single source. maxon in Sachseln is the precision motor name, making motors, gearheads, sensors and controllers for joints, tools and instruments where space is tight, with eleven production sites and representation in more than 40 countries (company-stated). SCHNEEBERGER in Roggwil, founded in 1923 and still family-owned, supplies the linear guideways and ball screws those motors often drive, and Sonceboz, founded in 1936, develops custom mechatronic motors and actuators for medical, automotive and industrial original equipment manufacturers. Phoenix Mecano in Stein am Rhein is the listed group on the page, with drives and components including RK Rose+Krieger linear actuators, while NUM near Teufen supplies complete CNC controls, drives and motors for machine builders, and Infranor in Yverdon-les-Bains covers servo drives and motors, harmonic reducers and robotic joints.
With only seven profiles, the sensible approach is to approach the page as a precision shortlist and test each candidate against accuracy, backlash and lifecycle requirements rather than price alone. On GlobleMatch you can post a sourcing request free of charge with those engineering requirements stated, matching suppliers answer against them, and introductions are chosen by fit and never sold. For components at this precision level, the quality of the engineering dialogue in the first reply is itself a selection criterion.
What to check before you contact
- Ownership splits three ways: Güdel, Sonceboz, maxon and SCHNEEBERGER are family-owned, Phoenix Mecano is listed on SIX Swiss Exchange (PMN), NUM is private-equity owned, and Infranor is a subsidiary of Guangzhou Haozhi Industrial, so confirm the contracting entity.
- Scale figures are company-stated: Phoenix Mecano states around 7,000 employees and EUR 779.5 million in 2024 sales, maxon states around 3,200 employees, and SCHNEEBERGER states 1,400+ employees worldwide.
- Founding years run from 1923 (SCHNEEBERGER) to 1975 (Phoenix Mecano), so every profile on this page has at least five decades of history to check references against.
- Two profiles, Güdel and Sonceboz, do not publish a headquarters city in the sources checked, so confirm the operating location directly when planning visits or service.
Frequently asked questions
How many core components companies are there in Switzerland?
The GlobleMatch directory lists 7 core components companies based in Switzerland, verified 13 November 2026. The count changes as new profiles are reviewed and added.
Can I contact these companies directly?
Yes. Open any profile for the company website and contact route, or post a sourcing request and let matching suppliers answer you. For example, the profile of Güdel links to its official website at gudel.com.
Does it cost anything to be listed on this page?
No. Directory profiles are free, human-reviewed, and can be claimed by the company at any time. There is no pay-to-rank. All 7 profiles on this page are listed on the same basis.
What do core components companies in Switzerland specialise in?
Based on listed profiles, the main focus areas are drivetrain, motors & control; linear axes for robot range extension, precision planetary gearboxes, guideways (1), drivetrain, motors & control; drives and components including RK Rose+Krieger linear actuators (1), drivetrain, motors & control; mechatronic motors and actuators (1). Each of the three counted focus entries carries a count of 1, and all three sit within drivetrain, motors and control.
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