AGIE CHARMILLES
About AGIE CHARMILLES
AGIE CHARMILLES develops advanced Electrical Discharge Machining technologies designed for manufacturers operating at the highest levels of precision, complexity and performance. Through a combination of engineering excellence, technological innovation and deep manufacturing expertise, AGIE CHARMILLES supports industries where precision is mission critical and performance leaves no room for compromise.
Operating through production facilities in Switzerland and China, AGIE CHARMILLES employs nearly 600 people worldwide, including around 50 apprentices. The Swiss headquarters in Losone represents the technological heart of the company, where research and development are centrally based and highly complex machines requiring the highest levels of precision are engineered and manufactured. Together with the production site in Beijing, AGIE CHARMILLES combines Swiss technology leadership with global manufacturing capabilities serving customers worldwide.
AGIE CHARMILLES in numbers
600
collaborators
70+
years of EDM expertise
700+
registered patents
2
core EDM technologies
A Legacy of Innovation
Since pioneering EDM technology in 1954, AGIE CHARMILLES has continuously contributed to the evolution of precision manufacturing. Decades of technological development and industrial expertise have established a legacy built on innovation, reliability and an uncompromising commitment to pushing manufacturing capabilities further.
Swiss Engineering, global reach
With technology development and advanced manufacturing deeply rooted in Switzerland, AGIE CHARMILLES combines Swiss engineering precision with a global industrial presence. From research and development to production, customer support and international operations, a worldwide organization ensures close proximity to customers across every major manufacturing market.
Technology without compromise
At the core of AGIE CHARMILLES lies a continuous focus on technological advancement. Advanced software architecture, intelligent automation, proprietary EDM technologies and increasingly AI-driven process optimization allow manufacturing solutions capable of achieving exceptional precision, maximum process reliability and consistently superior performance in the most demanding applications.
Built for the World's most demanding industries
AGIE CHARMILLES technologies support manufacturers operating in industries where precision directly defines performance. Aerospace, medical technology, semiconductor production, mold and die manufacturing and other high-complexity sectors rely on manufacturing solutions designed to meet the most demanding quality and performance standards worldwide..
Shaping the Future of EDM
The future of precision manufacturing continues to be defined by technological progress. AGIE CHARMILLES remains focused on developing next-generation EDM technologies that combine intelligent automation, ever-increasing precision and advanced digital capabilities, continuously expanding what is possible in high-performance manufacturing.
AGIE CHARMILLES is part of UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS
With total sales of over USD 1.5 billion, UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS is one of the largest machine tool manufacturers in the world. With around 5,000 employees at over 50 global production, service and sales locations, UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS is close to its customers and highly efficient.
The group is organized into two divisions: UNITED GRINDING and UNITED MACHINING.
UNITED GRINDING includes the brands MÄGERLE, BLOHM, JUNG, STUDER, SCHAUDT, MIKROSA, WALTER, EWAG and IRPD. Its technologies include surface and profile grinding machines, cylindrical grinding machines, machines for tool machining and machine tools for additive manufacturing.
The UNITED MACHINING division includes the brands AGIE CHARMILLES, CHARMILLES, MIKRON MILL, LIECHTI, STEP TEC and SYSTEM 3R. It includes machines for EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining), high-speed milling and laser technology as well as spindle production and automation solutions