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Sustainability

Written by Edouard Boisset

Synova's Commitment to Sustainable Innovation

Synova actively strives to align its business practices with sustainable principles.

This chapter highlights Synova's comprehensive approach to sustainability and underscores the company's commitment to reducing its environmental impact, promoting social responsibility, and driving positive change within and beyond the industry.

Environmental Stewardship

Synova's path to sustainability begins with a focus on environmental responsibility. We seek to minimize negative environmental impacts by implementing sustainable practices. This includes using renewable energy sources and materials, using energy-efficient equipment, reducing and recycling waste and promoting a culture of sustainability within the organization.

Clean energy sources

Energy consumption at our head office amounts to around 400,000 kW per year. We cover around half of our energy consumption with solar energy from the in-house photovoltaic system installed in 2022. The solar panels are located on the roofs of the main building and the new production hall. We use local hydropower as a second source of energy.

EV charging stations

At the end of 2022, we installed electric vehicle charging stations on our premises in Duillier, ensuring our employees can power up their electric vehicles conveniently.

Renewable resources

Our new production hall and our extended main building are not just functional structures; they embody our commitment to sustainability. We have used renewable materials such as wood in their construction and have gone one step further by planting more than a dozen trees on the site to preserve the environment for future generations.

Sustainable waste management

By implementing efficient recycling programs, our company endeavors to reduce the amount of waste generated and promote the reuse of materials such as wooden crates and other packaging materials. Waste separation stations have been set up throughout the facility to enable the proper disposal of different types of waste.

Energy-efficient equipment

Our commitment to sustainability also extends to the efficient use of energy in our machines. We participate in projects aiming at measuring and improving the energy efficiency of our machines.

Social responsibility

Synova recognizes that true sustainability goes hand in hand with social responsibility. It's not just about reducing our carbon footprint; it's about making a positive impact on the lives of our employees and the communities we serve.

Community commitment

Synova actively contributes to local community development, education, and charitable causes. From disaster relief to humanitarian aid and cancer research, we're making a difference where it matters most.

Employee well-being

Our employees are the heart of Synova. We prioritize their health, safety, and well-being, providing a safe working environment, ample training and development opportunities, and promoting a healthy work-life balance. Our newly equipped gym and inviting leisure area with a terrace are just a few of the ways we invest in our team.

Ethical Business Practices

At Synova, ethical decision-making isn't just a priority; it's a principle we live by. We ensure compliance with legal regulations and forge partnerships that create fair systems for wealth creation, as exemplified by our collaboration with the UN International Trade Center. Active participation in initiatives like the Kimberley Process showcases our commitment to ethical business practices.

Innovation Driving Sustainability

Innovation is the cornerstone of Synova's sustainability strategy. The company continuously invests in research and development to develop innovative solutions that not only meet market requirements, but also address environmental challenges. Synova sees innovation as a strong driver for achieving sustainability goals and promoting long-term resilience.

Synova's sustainability strategy is not just a corporate initiative but reflects the company's values and its commitment to being a responsible business. Through environmental stewardship, social and ethical responsibility, and a relentless pursuit of innovation, Synova is paving the way for a more sustainable and equitable future.

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Jun 9, 2016

Jobs & Careers

Written by synova

If your skills and experience match our profile and you wish to join our fast-growing, innovative and progressive high-tech company, should you feel that you have the qualities to make an effective contribution, please send your application (CV, certificates and references) to our HR department.

In return, we offer a team oriented and enthusiastic working environment where people really count. You have every opportunity to learn new skills and develop an interesting career.

Human Resources

SYNOVA is a leading supplier of state-of-the-art laser solutions for the industrial micro-machining, diamond and semiconductor industries. As the world pioneer and leader in water jet guided laser technology, all of Synova’s high-precision laser-processing machines are based on our exclusive, patented technologies. Our overall charter is to focus on customized solutions that meet our customers’ demands by combining the latest laser technology breakthroughs and its unique experience in water jet guided laser beams on highly sensitive materials.

SYNOVA is a privately held company, with a worldwide customer base that spans the globe. The majority of our employees work primarily at our headquarters in Duillier (near Nyon) on the edge of Switzerland’s Lake "Léman" (also called Lake Geneva); however, we also have subsidiaries in the United States, India, Korea and Japan.

We are committed to providing our employees with excellent working conditions, stimulating careers, competitive compensation and a work environment that promotes both teamwork and individual creativity. In return, we expect Synova staff to deliver superior work performance and to be sincerely dedicated to company objectives and activities. As a fast-growing company, we are looking for highly motivated and talented people who have experience in similar industries and are willing to work in a fast paced, international and multicultural environment.

Our Human Resources Department is dedicated to supporting Synova's managers and staff members at every level, facility management on various HR projects, as well as supporting general Human Resources activities. These include developing strategies to solve business needs and implementing sustainable solutions across the facility. Focus areas include human relations, supporting management with excellent knowledge of Swiss labor laws, a strong sense of ethics and change management.

Job vacancies

Data protection declaration for recruitment

Protecting your personal data as part of our recruitment process is very important to us. This data protection statement explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal data as part of our recruitment activities.

Collection of personal data from applicants

We collect personal data when you apply for a position with our company. The types of personal data we collect may include your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, work experience, education, skills and any other information you choose to provide in your application.

Use of applicants' personal data

We use your personal data as part of the recruitment process, in particular to evaluate your application, communicate with you, plan and organize interviews, check your references and carry out other recruitment-related activities.

Disclosure of candidates' personal data

We will only disclose your personal data to members of our recruitment team and those involved in the recruitment process, to the extent necessary to assess your application and complete the recruitment process.

Retention of candidates' personal data

We will only retain your personal data for as long as is necessary to achieve the purposes set out above, unless we are required by law to retain it for longer. If your application is unsuccessful, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable period of time after the end of the recruitment process.

Protection of candidates' personal data

We take steps to protect your personal data against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction. We implement appropriate technical, administrative and physical security measures to guarantee the safety of your data.

Your rights as a candidate

You have the right to access, correct, delete or limit the processing of your personal data. You may also object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances. To exercise these rights, or if you have any questions about our use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Updates to the data protection statement

We may update this data protection statement from time to time to reflect changes in our recruitment data processing practices. We encourage you to review this statement regularly to stay informed about how we protect your personal data in connection with recruitment.

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Mar 31, 2016

About Us

Written by inetis

SYNOVA S.A., headquartered in Duillier, Switzerland, manufactures advanced laser cutting systems that incorporate its proprietary water jet guided laser technology (Laser MicroJet®) in a true industrial CNC platform. Customers benefit from significant yield and improved cutting quality as well as enhanced capabilities for precision machining a wide range of materials.

The Synova Story

SYNOVA’s story begins with the invention of the water jet guided laser developed in the 1990s at the Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne, Switzerland, made by PhD student Bernold Richerzhagen. This innovation resolved a number of well-known problems associated with existing cutting technologies in industrial applications. Consequently, Synova was founded by Richerzhagen in 1997 in Lausanne to make the patented Laser MicroJet (LMJ) technology available to high-tech industrial manufacturers.

Since 1998, various industries worldwide have switched to this laser process for their production needs. In addition, the particular advantages have led to a number of new applications such as in the domain of sensitive material processing where Synova was the first company to introduce the laser into semiconductor wafer dicing in 2001.

Since 2003, the company established wholly owned local subsidiaries in the USA, Japan, India and Korea for optimized customer support. These have since been expanded to include micro-machining centers (MMCs) with Germany and China in preparation.

SYNOVA presently has 140 employees including 30 engineers focused primarily on researching new material cutting solutions, further applications and laser cutting equipment. Aside from research, both the final assembly and testing of up to 100 machines a year are performed in Synova’s modern, 3100 square meter facilities in Duillier.

In 2010 Synova successfully entered the gem diamond cutting business. Subsequently, the company was strategically re-organized according to market segments forming three distinct business units: Diamonds, Semiconductors and Metal Industry.

SYNOVA has established several partnerships with leading industrial machine manufacturers for the production of LMJ machines, most recently with Makino. The company also cooperates with respected research institutions, universities and industry players on strategic projects to further develop and exploit the technology, including the Fraunhofer ILT and IPT, EMPA and Carl Zeiss Jena.

SYNOVA is now a company with global reach focused on delivering highest-quality solutions and services to its customers wherever they are. We strongly believe that the motor of our success and growth are our technology, experience and dedication to our customers, today and tomorrow.

Timeline

2023		Over 500 LMJ systems sold worlwide
2022		Synova celebrates its 25^th anniversary Inauguration of the DaVinci Lab in Dubai at DDMC’s Almas Tower Synova and Sarine sign an MOU on technological cooperation Completion of the new 800m2 production hall at the headquarters
2021		The new US Headquarters in Totowa, New Jersey, is opened Opening of a subsidiary in Rottweil, Germany
2022		LMJ licensing option for OEMs and end customers New 3-axis laser cutting system LCS 303 Integration of LMJ technology into Makino’s Luminizer series
2019		First automated laser full faceting solution for round brilliants: DaVinci Diamond Factory Relaunch of LCS 800
2018		Launch of 5-axis laser machining center LCS 305 for automatic production of high-precision diamond tools New Dual Laser for high quality processing of new materials in watch industry Introduction of XL laser cutting system XLS 1005 for 2D and 3D machining of large workpieces
2017		Relocation of international headquarteres to larger premises in Duillier (Nyon), Switzerland Synova celebrates its 20^th anniversary New 5-axis MCS 500 for 3D machining and hole-drilling of jet engine components 813-carat "Constellation Diamond" laser cut with Synova's DCS 300
2016		New distribution agreement with Makino/ SST for North American Market Synova and Makino introduce the HybridCell (MCS 500/EDBV8)
2015		De Beers Group of Companies entered as a new minority shareholder Launch of first laser cutting system with 5 axes: LCS 50-5
2014		Partnership with GE and Makino for production of GE gas turbine parts
2012		Introduction of three business units: Diamonds, Metal Industry, Semiconductors OEM agreement with Makino for the manufacture of LMJ machines based on Makino platform (MCS)
2011		Launch of Diamond Cutting Systems (DCS)
2010		Entry in gem diamond cutting business
2007		Extension of existing business model through technology licensing partnerships and LMJ Integration Package (LMJ-iP)
2006		Beginning of global expansion efforts with implementation of Micro-Machining Centers (MMCs) for customer application tests
2003		First Laser Stencil (LSS) and Edge Grinding Systems (LGS) Relocation of international headquarters to Ecublens-Lausanne, Switzerland
2001		Introduction of Laser Dicing Systems (LDS) for electronics and semiconductor industry and Laser Cutting Systems (LCS)
1997		Foundation of Synova S.A. Numerous awards for LMJ breakthrough invention
1993		Invention of the water jet guided laser technology (LMJ) at the EPFL in Switzerland

Awards

2022 2020 2014	William M. Steen Award 2022 for "5-Axis Laser MicroJet" Technology Innovation Award (Europe, Israel, Africa) Laser MicroJet: One of “World’s Most Amazing Breakthroughs in Science & Technology”	Laser Institute of America, LIA Frost & Sullivan McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science & Technology, U.S.A.
2007 2005	Second Best Tool for Wafer Processing European Award for technology Innovation	EuroAsia IC Industry Frost & Sullivan
2004	Entrepreneur of the Year 2004 (Finalist)	Ernst & Young
1997	Förderpreis Technopark Zürich	Technopark Zürich
1997	Technologiestandort Schweiz	OSEC, Swiss Center for Trade Promotion
1997	Sonderpreis Espace Mittelland	Cantons of Central Switzerland
1996	KTI-Label	Swiss Innovation Promotion Agency, Bern

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Mar 31, 2016

Micro-Machining Centers

Written by inetis

SYNOVA established wholly owned local subsidiaries in the USA, Japan, India, Korea, Germany, UAE, China and South Africa for optimized customer support. These have since been expanded to include micro-machining centers (MMCs).

These subsidiaries serve as competence centers for demonstrations, sample testing and application developments. In addition, they offer regional micro-machining services for the industrial, diamond and semiconductor industries. The establishment of customer support centers in key locations throughout the globe fortifies Synova’s expansion efforts, providing an optimum environment for the company to better serve its worldwide customer base.

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Germany

The German micro-machining center is located in Rottweil (Baden-Württemberg) and serves the German market, Austria and the Benelux countries. The MMC features a showroom where job shop production and sales activities take place. Additionally, it provides laser processing services, including cutting jobs, application testing, and on-site machine demonstrations. Two Laser MicroJet (LMJ) systems are available for this purpose: the LCS 303 laser cutting system for 2D machining of workpieces up to 300x300mm in size and the 5-axis laser machining center LCS 305 for 3D machining.

Address & Contact

Synova MMC Germany
Berner Feld 71
78628 Rottweil
GERMANY

Contact: Patrick Bohnet
Office: +49 (0)741 320 70 994
Mobile: +49 (0)152 59 73 15 04
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India

The Synova MMC India is based in Surat, the world’s largest diamond cutting and polishing center. The MMC disposes of multiple diamond cutting systems with Laser MicroJet (LMJ) technology (DCS 300, DCS 150, DCS 50, DCS 30, DaVinci Diamond Factory), thereby covering almost the entire spectrum of diamond sizes that the industry processes. With its unique LMJ technology, Synova offers diamond manufacturers unprecedented benefits, such as minimal weight loss, fast cutting times, reduced damage to expensive rough stones and overall higher yields. The MMC in Surat is also available for job shop cutting services.

MMC India

Address & Contact

Synova MMC India
Synova Laser Technologies India Ptv. Ltd£
G-3 & 4
Parmukh Darshan
Near S.M.C. Community Hall
Vasta Devdi Road
Katargam
Surat - 395 004
INDIA

Contact: Dipak Gandhi
Office: + 91 261 316 79 11
Mobile: +91 953 775 76 05
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Japan

For its MMC in Tokyo, Synova teams up with Makino, a renowned industrial machine manufacturer. This partner center bolsters Synova’s commitment to supporting its customer base in Japan and continues to fuel industry adoption of its Laser MicroJet^® technology. Synova’s sales and support center enables Synova to strengthen its foothold in a region that is home to some of the world’s largest electronics manufacturers.

Japan MMC (2)

Address & Contact

Synova MMC Japan
2-10-4, Nakane, Meguro-ku
152-0031 Tokyo
JAPAN

Contact: Dr. Yasushi Kozuki
Phone: +81 3 3725 6778
Mobile: + 81 90 6658 6158
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Website: http://synova.co.jp

Korea

Synova opened its MMC Korea in Sung-nam city, the geographic center of Korea close to Seoul and to world-leading semiconductor manufacturing companies. Since it’s opening in 2012, the MMC has been very well received by customers in the semiconductor, LED, FPD, and electronics industries. Not only semiconductor materials such as Si, SiC or GaAs, but also thin metals and ultra-hard materials such as PCD or CBN can be processed with the LDS 300 system on site. Customers also utilize the center’s job shop service for low volume productions.

MMC Korea (2)

Address & Contact

Synova MMC Korea
Star Tower n° 207
223-25 Sangdaewon, Joongwon,
Sung-nam city (near Seoul), Kyunggi 13211
SOUTH KOREA

Contact: Mr. Stephane Sung
Phone: +82 70 7772 2061
Mobile: +82 10 8311 7150
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South Africa

Situated in Johannesburg, the office serves as a strategic foundation in Synova's efforts to expand its presence in the African region. This facility is fully equipped to address the distinct requirements of industries operating in sectors such as semiconductors, diamonds, and industrial manufacturing. Furthermore, it assumes a crucial role in elevating Synova's after-sales services, ensuring that customers receive comprehensive assistance and support. This initiative underscores Synova's commitment to fostering long-lasting partnerships to its clientele throughout the African region.

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Address & Contact

Synova MMC South Africa
Office F2E2a, 2nd Floor
The Paragon II, 16 Kings Rd, Bedfordview
Johannesburg, 2007
SOUTH AFRICA

Contact: Mr. Tshepiso Motaung
Mobile: +27 83 305 8552
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UAE

The UAE micro-machining center is located in the Almas Tower in Dubai, the leading hub for diamond trade. The diamond center of excellence with its 5-axis DaVinci machine offers job shop cutting services for rough diamonds ranging from sawing, pie cutting and drilling to, in particular, faceting and fancy shaping.

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Address & Contact

Synova Lab DMCC
Almas Tower: JLT-PH1-A0
2nd floor
Unit D – 01
Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Dubai
UAE

Contact: Jörg Pausch
Office: +41 (0)21 552 62 96
Mobile: +41 (0)79 777 48 37
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USA

The U.S. micro-machining center in Totowa, New Jersey, supports customers throughout the North American region. The MMC is equipped with four Laser MicroJet systems (LCS 305, LCS 150, DaVinci Diamond Factory, LDS 200) that are ideal for 2D and 3D machining of metals and ceramics for industrial and medical applications, cutting of hard materials such as monocrystalline and polycrystalline diamond (PCD, MCD), CVD diamond and cubic boron nitride (CBN), silicon carbide (SiC) as well as semiconductor dicing of silicon and III-V materials. Diamond-processing services are also offered on the DaVinci system. The MMC is particularly well suited for feasibility testing, application development, early hardware builds, qualification runs, prototyping and low volume productions.

Address & Contact

Synova MMC North-America
60F Commerce Way
Totowa, NJ 07512
USA

Contact: John Ross
Mobile: +1 973-931-2450
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Mar 31, 2016

OEM Partnerships

Written by inetis

As part of Synova’s continuous commitment to advance and expand the capabilities and performance of its water jet-guided technology, Laser MicroJet^®, Synova has established agreements with leading technology players. Synova's Distribution OEM partners have a licence to integrate the Laser MicroJet® technology in their own machines and sell their machines with our technology inside. Synova's Manufacturing OEM partners deliver their machine platform to Synova, who adds the Laser MicroJet and sells the machine.

To date, Synova is involved with the following partners:

Makino Milling Machine Co. Ltd (Tokyo) signed an OEM agreement with Synova SA in 2019 for the manufacturing of Laser MicroJet^®(LMJ) machines based on Makino machine technology. Target markets for the new LMJ machines are high-precision metal and hard-material processing industries such as Aerospace, Energy (Industrial Gas Turbines), Defense, Medical, Automotive, Tool Making, and General Micro-Machining. The new machine series (Luminizer LB 300 and LB 500) are built by Makino and sold by Makino Japan.

SAI IMPEX and SMD RAYS logo combined NEW

SAI Impex and SMD Rays, India, are system integrators using Synova Laser MicroJet Integration Package (LMJ-iP) kits to build water jet laser cutting systems tailored to customer requirements. Surat-based SAI Impex caters to the Indian domestic market. SMD Rays, located in the Special Economic Zone (Sachin, State Gujarat-India) handles export orders. Associated with Synova since 2010, Sai Impex and SMD Rays ’s area of competence is in industrial applications.

www.saiimpexindia.com

www.smdrays.com

CBFerrari Logo

Since 2019, Synova and CB Ferrari have teamed up in the promotion of the Laser MicroJet technology. Together they have developed a precise and robust LMJ machine with five simultaneous axes. CB Ferrari manufactures high-end precision milling and laser machines in Italy since 1966 (170 employees, 2 locations, >4’500 machines in the field). Our customers can benefit from high-quality and production-proven equipment with water jet guided laser technology as well as a strong customer support.

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Mar 31, 2016

R&D Partnerships

Written by inetis

Synova is committed to continuously advance and expand the capabilities and performance of its water jet guided technology, Laser MicroJet®. In efforts to effectively broaden its research initiatives, Synova is entertaining strategic research and development (R&D) cooperations with leading universities, research institutions and technology players. Situated in the heart of Europe, Synova maintains dense contacts with European partners by initiating and leading European projects.

EU Projects

Project STIMULANT from framework Clean Sky 2

Within this project Synova cooperates with the University of Nottingham, Waterjet SA, Seco and IK4 Tekniker.

Project scope: STIMULANT (Surface Integrity Conscious High-Performance Hybrid Machining for Safety-Critical Superalloy Aeroengine Parts) aims to develop and demonstrate “surface integrity conscious” hybridisation of machining processes for safety-critical aero engine parts that is able to deliver a step-change in Material Removal Rates (MRR) and reduction in production costs. STIMULANT will take key knowledge at different levels of maturity that exists within Consortium, and progress it, via Standard Features (StdFs) methodology, to the demonstration on “engine-like” safety critical parts.

For more information please see: STIMULANT project web page

Research Collaborations

Fraunhofer IPT – Institute for Production Technology– Aachen, Germany

Additional to the publicly funded cooperation, Synova works on a bilateral level together with specialists of the Fraunhofer IPT and ILT in optical sensing / optical in-line control of laser processes to improve both speed and control of the laser processing by fully integrated solutions in Synova machines.

Frauenhofer IPT website

Fraunhofer ILT – Institute for Laser Technology– Aachen, Germany

Frauenhofer ILT website

University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

cf. project STIMULANT above.

University of Nottingham website

University of Basel (Dept of Biomedical Engineering), Switzerland

Synova has been collaborating with the University of Basel and its Department of Biomedical Engineering since many years. This active collaboration has led Synova to imagine and test innovative approaches to the online control of its process.

University of Basel website

MTC: The Manufacturing Technology Center, Birmingham, United Kingdom

The collaboration with MTC, as Tier 2 member, is of high importance for Synova. MTC is a key partner with extensive know-how and being close to leading industries in the UK and Europe. This collaboration allows Synova to further strengthen the development of its technology and to focus on processing advanced materials for the aerospace industry, such as Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) with a 400 W laser.

MTC website

Bern University of Applied Sciences (Institute for Applied Laser, Photonics and Surface Technologies), Switzerland

The collaboration with the Institute for Applied Laser, Photonics and Surface Technologies at the Bern University of Applied Sciences aims at evaluating the potential of coupling ultra short laser pulses at high average power and repetition rate into the micro waterjet. The goal is to achieve high machining and cutting speeds with superior qualities, for micro-components as well as the semiconductor industry.

Bern University website

Association Memberships

EPIC

EPIC (European Photonics Industry Consortium) is the world leading industry association that promotes the sustainable development of organizations working in the field of photonics in Europe. EPIC represents over 800 companies and fosters a vibrant photonics ecosystem by maintaining a strong network and acting as a catalyst and facilitator for technological and commercial advancement.

EPIC website

Swissphotonics

Swissphotonics is a non-profit association registered under "Verein Schweizer Laser und Photonik Netz". Swissphotonics is the Swiss national thematic network (NTN) for photonics and serves as a network for a common vision and growth of the photonics industry. It is the declared goal of Swissphotonics to promote the competitiveness of its members through the support of the innovation forces.

SwissPhotonics website

Swissmem

Swissmem unites the Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industry and associated technology-oriented sectors.

SwissMem website

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