CONNECTED magazine n°11
LEMO Marks its 75th Anniversary in 2021
Founded in Switzerland in 1946 in Morges along the Geneva lake shore, LEMO? took its name from the company's founder, the current CEO’s grandfather, engineer Léon Mouttet. Originally a manufacturer of contacts in noble and rare metals, the company took a major step forward in 1957 with the invention of the Push-Pull self-latching connector.
At 150kmph powered by wind only
The sailing speed record has been held for 8 years. A team of students and young engineers is in the process of developing a kiteboat to smash this record in 2022. Projected speed : 80 knots. The story of an audacious project told by two of its co-founders.
Secret conversations
Invisible to the eye and clear to hear, discreet communication is used by police forces around the world. A niche market where Phonak Communications has brought 30 years of know-how combined with the resources of the Sonova group.
Black boxes for land forces
For decades, aircraft and helicopters have been thoroughly monitored to ensure flawless preventive maintenance. On the other hand, no similar solution has existed for military land vehicles, so ILIAS Solutions created one.
SP series in the spotlight
The sales of REDEL SP Series plastic connectors have shot up during the last few years. The success story started in 2012, thanks to combined efforts of several LEMO Group entities. Close-up on a solution that has become a reference in the medical field.