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25 Years of SMT Swiss Mains GmbH

SMT Swiss Mains was founded in January 2000 as a limited company with the aim of solving challenging problems in various technical fields. Our core areas are measurement and control technology, high-frequency electronics, optical communication, software development and high-voltage technology. We also see ourselves as interdisciplinary developers with an open technical horizon. Complex problems are our passion.

We put the latest findings from science and technology into practice. Unsolvable problems are the raw material of our success: we find solutions where others capitulate. From consulting, planning and development to the production of customised devices and systems, we cover the entire product cycle.

Set the highest standards! We measure ourselves against internationally recognised top standards in order to meet and even exceed our customers’ expectations at all levels. SMT Swiss Mains has been certified to the ISO 9001 quality management standard since October 2006.


Our History

2000
Foundation
SMT Swiss Mains was founded in January 2000 as a limited company with the aim of solving challenging problems in various technical fields.
Relocation from Zürich to Würenlos
2001
Launch GMS-IV Series

2002
1st version SMT School (School Management System)
2003
Move to office premises at Grosszelgstrasse 24

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Start developing driving simulators

Partnership with Didacware / Kalaidos Bildungsgruppe
2005
Start web development
2006
Certification ISO 9001
2007
Sole ownership (Michael Spühler)
2008
Partnership with NetOp
Launch PMG (Multiplexer)

The first multiplexer was delivered to ABB Switzerland in November 2008.

2009
Launch LPB (Overvoltage Protection)

The first LPBs were sold to ABB Switzerland in April 2009.

2010
10 year anniversary
Launch CDG (Voltage Divider)

Delivery of the first CDG to ABB Switzerland.

2011
Launch PSG (Power Supply)

2012
Partnership with Sage
Development of measuring system for underwater archaeology

Geophysical prospection
2013
2nd version SMT School Professional

Various schools have been working with the latest version of the school management software since 2013.

Takeover of school administration software KVS
2014
Partnership for product G/On
2015
Recertification ISO 9001 / 2015
2018
Operation of own server infrastructure in data center
2022
Launch EIP (Roomplaning / Screens)

2025
25 year anniversary


The team – then and now

The company’s core knowledge is based on the broad, solid and practical training of its founders:

Founding members

Michael Spühler

Dr. sc. techn. ETH, CEO

He has many years of experience in software development and digital electronics for process control and data analysis. He holds a PhD from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and was awarded his doctorate for his in-depth work in the field of integrated optics for high-speed networks.

Martin Schmatz

Dr. sc. techn. ETH

He has a very broad education in electronics, especially in high-frequency electronics. He holds a PhD from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and was awarded his doctorate for his work in the field of precision noise measurements in high-frequency electronic systems.

Stefan Neuhold

dipl. El. Ing. ETH, M.S.E.E

He specialises in high-voltage test and measurement systems. He also has many years of experience in system design and in translating block diagrams into easy-to-use, solid and attractive hardware. He studied at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering.

The network

We are convinced that knowledge and skills acquired in an interdisciplinary environment provide the best answers to challenging questions. That is why we are building a network of consultants who have proven their expertise in both the academic and industrial worlds. This makes Swiss Mains a one-stop shop for solving problems for which there are no standard answers.

The future

We also give young talent the opportunity to learn from our minds and develop new areas of knowledge and practical skills. We want to enable young people to orientate themselves in a complex and rapidly changing world and promote a deeper understanding of their working environment so that they are highly qualified professionals after their training.


Current team

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Quiz

How well do you know SMT Swiss Mains? Test yourself.

Question 1
Which Colour does our product "GMS-IV" have?
a) Green
b) Blue
c) Grey
Solution 1
❌ a) Green
✅ b) Blue
❌ c) Grey (Before)
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Question 2
When did SMT receive its first ISO 9001 certificate?
a) 2009
b) 2003
c) 2006
Solution 2
❌ a) 2009
❌ b) 2003
✅ c) 2006
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Question 3
How many employees does SMT Swiss Mains have?
a) 10
b) 11
c) 9
Solution 3
✅ a) 10
❌ b) 11
❌ c) 9
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Question 4
On which continent has SMT not yet delivered?
a) South America
b) Africa
c) Asia
Solution 4
❌ a) South America
✅ b) Africa
❌ c) Asia
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Question 5
What are the basic modules at SMT School Professional?
a) Personenverwaltung
b) Planung
c) Reporting
Solution 5
✅ a) Personenverwaltung
❌ b) Planung
✅ c) Reporting
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Question 6
When was SMT School Pro delivered for the first time?
a) 2011
b) 2014
c) 2013
Solution 6
❌ a) 2011
❌ b) 2014
✅ c) 2013
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Question 7
How many founding members are still in the company?
a) 2
b) 1
c) 3
Solution 7
❌ a) 2
✅ b) 1 (Michael Spühler)
❌ c) 3
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Question 8
Which client project has to do with underwater archaeology?
a) StoORM
b) SMT Neptun
c) SUISS Poseidon
Solution 8
❌ a) StoORM
❌ b) SMT Neptun
✅ c) SUISS Poseidon
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Question 9
What number of channels do we not offer with the multiplexer?
a) 9
b) 12
c) 6
Solution 9
✅ a) 9
❌ b) 12
❌ c) 6
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Question 10
In how many cantons is our software in use?
a) 8
b) 6
c) 10
Solution 10
❌ a) 8
✅ b) 6
❌ c) 10
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Anniversary celebration 2025

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Thursday, 25th of September 2025

Gmeindschäller Würenlos
Schulstrasse 36
5436 Würenlos
Switzerland

Aperitif, presentation of the company history, food & networking
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