On 25 and 26 September 2019, Vulkam was invited by the Swiss Chronometry Society to participate in the CIC 2019 in Montreux. Sébastien Gravier (CEO) and Emilia Dupard (Marketing and Communication Manager) represented Vulkam during these 2 days of conferences.
This event, which is a meeting place for all luxury watch manufacturers, celebrated this year the 100th anniversary of Swiss watchmaking research. Thus, the 2 days of the congress were punctuated by numerous presentations in the past, present and future. The various speakers retraced the history of watchmaking research, presented the latest advances of the watchmaking groups’ research and development centres, and promoted innovation to prepare for the future.
It is within this last theme that Vulkam presented its know-how, the applications of its Vulkalloys and its high-precision process for watchmaking.
Find in the video below the presentation of Sébastien Gravier during the session reserved for startups:
More details on Vulkalloys alloys here and on the process here.
The year 2019 was marked by many new developments in the watchmaking sector. Leading brands do not hesitate to use new materials to increase the quality and performance of their watches. Thus, the exceptional mechanical properties of our Vulkalloys and the precision capabilities of our manufacturing process caught the attention of the audience. Sébastien Gravier’s presentation raised specific questions about the potential of our metal glass alloys for optimizing watch movement parts. Finally, this congress was also an opportunity to re-engage in commercial discussions with several Swiss watchmakers and to initiate new ones.
In short, again it was an event that ended on a positive note for the development of Vulkam!
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Our other current news:
Returns on the 17th edition of the International Scientific Conference on Amorphous Metals (LAM-17)
VULKAM again present at the international exhibition of high precision actors – EPHJ in Geneva
From August 26 to 30, the international conference on Liquid and Amorphous Metals was held, organized by INSA and the CNRS of Lyon. This conference, which has been held every 3 years since 1966, attracts the best scientists in the field. This year, for the 17th edition, Vulkam had the opportunity to present its amorphous metal alloys with incomparable properties, the Vulkalloys, as well as its manufacturing process because they are breakthrough innovations in the field.
Each year, during this conference, nearly two hundred scientists present the results of their research project. For this edition, our Start-up DeepTech was represented by its Scientific Manager Alexis LENAIN as well as Eliott GUERIN and Bruno LAVISSE, respectively doctoral and post-doctoral students of the SIMaP laboratory, who work in close collaboration with Vulkam.
This year, through a concrete case study, Vulkam was able to present its Vulkalloys, which represent a wide range of different amorphous alloys. Each metal alloy is specifically adapted to meet complex problems for which current materials have reached their limits. For example, our alloys are more resistant to wear and corrosion than conventional metals, they also have outstanding resistance to cryogenic temperatures and are biocompatible and non-magnetic. These unique properties of our miniature parts are very relevant for industries such as watchmaking, space or medical.
Also, during our interventions, we demonstrated the technical advantages of the Vulkam manufacturing process. Thanks in particular to the control of the moulding conditions through the use of a specific digital model, the manufacture of high-quality miniature components is possible and allows us to obtain parts with sizes up to 30µm thick with shape ratios greater than 10.
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This double breakthrough innovation in the field of metal glasses, which we are continuing to develop in close collaboration with the SIMaP laboratory, has aroused great interest among scientists. Indeed, many questions were asked about the technical aspects related to the production of our amorphous parts and their potential applications. This allows us to validate once again the interest of Vulkam and its amorphous metal parts for the industrial world and to confirm the full growth potential of our DeepTech company for years to come!
It is therefore satisfied and optimistic, but also enriched, that the members of our team have returned from the LAM-17. Indeed, during this event, many researchers meet to share their progress on metal lenses. It is therefore also a perfect opportunity to exchange with other stakeholders and learn from their results!
Are you wondering how our innovative materials can help you differentiate yourself and improve your products? Contact our technical team!
Our other current news:
Vulkam opens the deeptech tour in Grenoble
International Congress of Chronometry 2019 edition: Vulkam was intervening!
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