{"id":2471,"date":"2026-05-27T10:07:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T10:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ephj.ch\/2026\/05\/27\/discover-the-six-nominees-for-the-2026-exhibitors-grand-prix\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T13:26:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T13:26:05","slug":"discover-the-six-nominees-for-the-2026-exhibitors-grand-prix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ephj.ch\/en\/2026\/05\/27\/discover-the-six-nominees-for-the-2026-exhibitors-grand-prix\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the six nominees for the 2026 Exhibitors\u2019 Grand Prix"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Six innovations, one shared ambition: pushing the limits of precision. Intelligent micro-dispensing, nanometric metrology, ultra-pure single crystals, PCD machining, miniature one-way bearings and 3D electroforming: discover the nominees for the EPHJ 2026 Exhibitors\u2019 Grand Prix.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ciposa: When the machine learns the gesture \u2014 toward intelligent, repeatable micro-dispensing<\/strong>
\nSmart Dispensing captures expert gestures and converts them into automated precision. In micro-dispensing, where the human hand continuously adjusts trajectory, speed and dosage, the machine can now learn by demonstration. The result: micrometric reproduction that is adaptable and repeatable, even on complex geometries. A key innovation for watchmaking, medtech and microelectronics, transforming rare know-how into a sustainable industrial advantage.\u00a0Discover it at stand A47.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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IotaMetrix: Seeing the invisible without ever altering the material<\/strong>
\nSeeing finer without touching or preparing: IotaMetrix is redefining the limits of optical metrology. Thanks to photon reassignment, the technology achieves nanometric resolution on all materials, including the most demanding such as sapphire or ceramics. Already validated by leading players, it opens new perspectives in watchmaking, medtech and microtechnology, while reducing defects right from quality control. A tangible breakthrough to discover at the heart of the show.\u00a0Discover it at stand J111.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong>Magnetic cold crucible: Krystalix opens a new era for single crystals
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\nWith its magnetic cold crucible, Krystalix reaches a new milestone in the growth of ultra-pure single crystals. By mastering convection and thermal gradients, the technology enables contamination-free, more stable and more efficient production. The result: high-quality materials for watchmaking, microtechnology and demanding technological applications. An innovation stemming from research that transforms a scientific challenge into a concrete industrial lever.\u00a0Discover it at stand L120.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lubricated PCD drills: drilling the undrillable with precision
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\nWith its internally lubricated PCD drills, Louis B\u00e9let SA pushes the limits of machining complex materials. By combining the extreme hardness of polycrystalline diamond with high-pressure cooling delivered right at the cutting edge, the solution significantly improves chip evacuation and thermal stability. The result: clean drilling, increased productivity and extended tool life, even in ceramics and demanding alloys. A practical advancement for high-precision machining.\u00a0Discover it at stand J16.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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MPS \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>SpragWay: the miniature one-way bearing redefining torque in watchmaking
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\nWith SpragWay, MPS Micro Precision Systems is redefining miniature one-way bearings. Capable of transmitting high torque with almost zero backlash, this innovation opens new possibilities at the heart of timepieces, particularly near the barrel. Derived from a refined miniaturization of the sprag system, it combines precision, compactness and reliability. A technical advance that expands the creative freedom of watch designers.\u00a0Discover it at stand E35.
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NanoVoxel: electroforming enters a true 3D dimension
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\nWith its VERA\u2122 technology, NanoVoxel brings electroforming into a new dimension. By combining two-photon polymerization-based micro 3D printing with high-fidelity metal deposition, the solution enables the production of truly three-dimensional microparts, free from planar constraints. The result: unprecedented design freedom, faster cycles and expanded applications, from watchmaking to microtechnology. An advance that turns geometry into a driver of industrial innovation. Discover it at stand K120.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Discover the six nominees for the 2026 Exhibitors\u2019 Grand Prix Six innovations, one shared ambition: pushing the limits of precision. Intelligent micro-dispensing, nanometric metrology, ultra-pure single crystals, PCD machining, miniature one-way bearings and 3D electroforming: discover the nominees for the EPHJ 2026 Exhibitors\u2019 Grand Prix. Ciposa: When the machine learns the gesture \u2014 toward intelligent, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1671,"featured_media":2479,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"both","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":301,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_seopress_news_disabled":"","_seopress_video_disabled":"","_seopress_video":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas_manual":[],"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable_all":"","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[],"edition":[],"class_list":["post-2471","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ephj.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2471","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ephj.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ephj.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ephj.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1671"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ephj.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2471"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.ephj.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2471\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13020,"href":"https:\/\/www.ephj.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2471\/revisions\/13020"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ephj.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2479"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ephj.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2471"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ephj.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2471"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ephj.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2471"},{"taxonomy":"edition","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ephj.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/edition?post=2471"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}