Precision, Young Talent, and Perspectives 40 Years of FRAISA ToolChampions ANNUAL REPORT 2025 / 2026 I INSIDE FRAISA FRAISA ToolChampions is more than just an event for the organizing and expert team: "It's a project close to our hearts because it allows us to showcase enthusiasm while strategically investing in the future." The competition specifically fosters craftsmanship, CNC safety, and process-oriented thinking. Whether FRAISA ToolChampions makes a difference is proven by concrete milestones: accelerated learning curves, increased self-confidence, more defined career trajectories, and training quality that visibly improves in day-to-day operations. Customers and partners also benefit indirectly: "Good young talent strengthens the whole sector." A participant's perspective: Learning in a competitive environment Linus von Däniken, from Jabil Switzerland Manufacturing GmbH in Raron, is the overall Swiss champion for 2024/25 in the conventional category and is currently also competing in the CNC category. For him, time was the biggest challenge: “It was hard to get everything done within this limited timeframe. But it all worked out” What he learned most of all was that attention to detail pays off: “That small details are highly rewarding, even if they require a lot of effort — for example, cleanly breaking the edges.” He was motivated primarily by the challenge: “My greatest motivation was hearing how difficult it is to win there, yet knowing it isn't impossible.” His advice to new competitors is straightforward: “Give it everything you've got, but never sacrifice quality.” “At FRAISA, passion for precision is more than just a slogan — and that is exactly the spirit we see in our competition participants too!” Tiziano Sichi | FRAISA SA | Head of Application Technology The moderator’s perspective: Recognition and appeal for the industry Moderator Tamara Sedmak has been hosting FRAISA ToolChampions for over ten years. For her, the competition has become a true passion project: “Over the years, I have seen firsthand how much this competition means to these young people: On the one hand, it is an important recognition of their hard work; on the other, it provides visible proof of their skills for their future careers.” The participants demonstrate their capabilities, receive public recognition, and make valuable contacts: Young people from across Switzerland connect, share experiences, and it is often the starting point for friendships. She experiences the impact of FRAISA ToolChampions firsthand: “Every single time, I can genuinely feel an incredible atmosphere and enthusiasm in the room. Even though not everyone can win, there's still a lot of joy for the colleagues who do. And this competition is, for many, the next important step in their career — that's something we've seen clearly over the past few years.” In her estimation, the wider environment benefits as well: “When young talents are nurtured and given visibility, the entire industry benefits. Customers and partners can see that engaged and highly skilled young talent is emerging here — talent that showcases exceptional workmanship. This strengthens confidence in young people and makes this industry attractive to the next generation as well.” INSIDE FRAISA Supporting the next generation of talent is a matter close to FRAISA's heart. For 40 years, the FRAISA ToolChampions competition has been supporting young industry talent in Switzerland, with around 1,000 appren- tices taking part each year. First, regional winners are named in the conventional machining and CNC machining categories, from whom the overall national winners are then chosen. A total of CHF 60,000 in prize money is awarded: the two third-place winners each receive CHF 1,500, the second-place winners get CHF 3,000 each, and the first-place winners receive a car to use for one year. [ 28 ] [ 29 ]
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