Innovative Technology Center for Precision Parts Cleaning and Surface Treatment in Biel, Switzerland
Your one-stop solution for precision cleaning, surface finishing, and contract services — tailored to the strictest standards of the Watchmaking, Medical,
Optics and Precision industries.
When it comes to meeting today’s demanding particulate cleanliness requirements, success depends on more than just having the right equipment. It requires a well-designed, validated cleaning process tailored to your specific application. That’s why UCM AG, has partnered with Forplan AG, a specialist in mass finishing for bulk and mass-produced goods, to create an advanced Technology Center in Biel, Switzerland.
This new center combines state-of-the-art parts cleaning and surface treatment technologies with contract cleaning and contract surface treatment services — all under one roof, from a single source.
Serving Industries with High Cleanliness Standards
Watchmaking, Jewelry, Medical technology, Precision engineering, Precision optics — The Technology Center is designed to support manufacturers.
These industries face strict requirements related to particulates, organics, inorganics, and biological contaminants, making customized, high-performance processes essential.
Strategic Location for European Manufacturers
Located at Forplan’s headquarters in Biel, with easy access for Swiss and Central European manufacturers, the center also benefits from proximity to UCM AG in Rheineck. This ensures efficient collaboration, support, and service delivery across the region.
Customized Cleaning & Surface Treatment Solutions
At our Technology Center, you can test and develop cleaning processes tailored to your parts' geometry, material, contamination type, and cleanliness standards. Trials are carried out under near-production conditions using your original parts — ensuring accurate, reliable results.
Our solutions are based on the combined expertise of UCM and Forplan, ensuring both technical excellence and economic efficiency.
More Than Testing — Full-Service Support
We do more than just test — we help you plan, validate, and implement processes from start to finish. Our services include:
- Cleaning Trials & Technology
Aqueous cleaning with dual- and multi-frequency ultrasound
Flood rinsing, spray rinsing
Town water, osmosis water, and deionized water
Drying with hot air, infrared, or vacuum — or combinations thereof
- Surface Treatment
Mass finishing for complex geometries and critical applications
- Validation & Support
Requirement analysis and cleanliness analysis
Process validation and documentation (including for medical technology)
User and service training
- Contract Services
Contract mass finishing and contract cleaning with validated processes
Scalable support for prototyping, small batches, or full-scale outsourcing
Materials We Process
Our Technology Center is equipped to handle a wide range of high-value and sensitive materials commonly used in precision applications. Whether you need to run cleaning or surface treatment trials, or are looking to outsource contract cleaning and contract mass finishing services, we handle various materials:
- Stainless steel
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
- Titanium
- Glass
- Sapphire
- Ceramic
- Brass
- Aluminium
- Copper
- Platinum
Technologies Available at the Biel Facility
We’ve equipped the technology center with advanced technologies for both precision parts cleaning and surface treatment. This enables us to provide tailored solutions and conduct testing under production-like conditions.
- Precision Cleaning Systems
UCMWatchLine: Multi-stage ultrasonic cleaning system for high-precision parts cleaning, featuring configurable process steps including cleaning, rinsing, and drying.
- Surface Treatment Systems
ergospin+: Planetary finishing system designed for ultra-fine polishing and deburring, ideal for components with tight tolerances and surface finish requirements.
ergomag: Magnetic mass finishing system that enables efficient internal and external deburring of complex geometries without damaging delicate surfaces.
varyon: This new, compact mass finishing system is ideal for deburring and polishing small parts and hard materials. It generates high pressure with minimal edge rounding and risk of damage.
Technology Center
Whether you're looking for process development, want to validated parameters before purchasing a system, or outsource cleaning and grinding using our contract services, our team is ready to help. Contact Us to find the right solution:
Email: TechnologyCenter.switzerland(at)ecoclean-group.net
Our Experts
Jocelyn Tosi
UCM AG
Phone: +41 (0)76 520 31 94
Email: j.tosy(at)ucm-ag.com
Aleksandar Miljić
Forplan AG
Phone: +41 32 366 77 77
Email: amiljic(at)forplan.ch
Adrian Forster
Forplan AG
Phone: +41 32 366 77 77
Email: aforster(at)forplan.ch
Useful links
Learn more about Forplan’s Mass Finishing, Coating and Surface Treatment solutions: https://www.forplan.ch/en/
Discover our validated cleaning processes for medical technology:
https://ecoclean-group.net/industries/medical-technology/
Our know-how for parts cleaning in the watchmaking and jewelry industries at your disposal:
https://ucm-ag.com/solutions/watch-jewelry
