We are the specialists for automated microscopy, optical inspection, software development and precision engineering. The management’s 25 years of experience in the semiconductor and microelectronics industry and in precision mechanical engineering is the basis for the realization of our projects.

The IDC Management

Thorleif Brandsberg
Thorleif Brandsberg

+41 44 480 14 86
t.brandsberg@idc-gmbh.ch
Thorleif is IDC’s frontman. He has a “hands-on” mentality and is a doer who quickly adapts to new situations. With 25 years of experience in special machine design, mainly in the semiconductor industry, he primarily takes care of IDC MicroInspection.
Fredrik Brandsberg
Fredrik Brandsberg

+41 44 480 14 88
f.brandsberg@idc-gmbh.ch
Fredrik is an innovator with many years of experience in engineering. He thinks outside the box and tackles projects with a systematical approach. When developing new business models and strategies, he feels particularly comfortable and consults companies and individuals.

Our Milestones

From Innovation to Inspection

IDC Micro Inspection was founded as a dedicated spin-off from IDC Innovation Design Center GmbH to focus exclusively on delivering advanced automation and software solutions around the Keyence VHX digital microscope. While our roots remain deeply embedded in precision machinery and engineering, IDC Micro Inspection represents our strategic focus on optical inspection, automated microscopy, and custom software integration — all tailored to the needs of the semiconductor, microelectronics, and medical technology industries.

With over 25 years of experience in these demanding fields, we bring deep domain knowledge and engineering excellence to every project. As an official Keyence integration partner, our mission is to unlock the full potential of the VHX microscope through advanced automation and customization.

All systems are developed, tested, and customized in our own lab in Switzerland.

Our Heritage: IDC Innovation Design Center GmbH

Founded in 2006 on Lake Zurich, IDC Innovation Design Center GmbH started with a focus on sustainable and innovative precision machines. From the first successful packaging system for poultry to advanced industrial automation modules, the company quickly grew and relocated to Thalwil, where an in-house workshop opened new possibilities for development and manufacturing.

A key milestone came with the development of a fully automatic casting machining center for a Swiss client. Later, in response to market shifts during the 2009 financial crisis, IDC diversified into high-precision grinding, notably creating an internal gear grinding machine that achieved top-level accuracy and contributed components to the Solar Impulse project.

With the rise of globalization and increasing demand for smarter, compact systems, IDC shifted its focus toward high-tech modules and optical quality control — laying the foundation for its future in automated inspection. In 2017, this evolution culminated in a strategic partnership with Keyence. The first VHX microscope was automated using a custom tripod, large-area XY stage, and in-house developed software — a milestone that marked the birth of IDC Micro Inspection.