- Think like a paradox
Paradox Engineering stems from the desire of going beyond what is generally meant as impossible, or just too complicated to be designed and deployed – to make it come true
The world is increasingly complex and interconnected, generating more data than ever before. This offers enormous possibilities to provide safety and resilience, limit the waste of resources, and contribute to the well-being of humanity.
We think like a paradox and engineer intelligent technology solutions to unleash opportunities for people and communities through digital information.
We are MinebeaMitsumi’s IoT Excellence Center for a fully networked IoT society.
Established in 2005 and headquartered in Switzerland, we were born as a telecommunication company, serving the niche but very interesting market of industrial data transportation. We initially developed a one-stop-shop business model providing virtual networks to connect any customer industrial operation site and enable remote and condition monitoring programs.
Then we pushed the concept further by designing and engineering pioneer technologies to implement unique interoperable and highly scalable network infrastructures for industrial and urban applications. As a matter of fact, we came to offer an integrated portfolio of future proof Internet of Things solutions for Open Cities and other smart environments.
Since 2015 we are part of the Japanese Group MinebeaMitsumi, leading global provider of Electro Mechanics Solutions™ with a notable history and track record of technology excellence. Thanks to our vision and innovation capabilities, the Group is accelerating its digital transformation and contributing to a fully networked IoT society.
Being a MinebeaMitsumi company, we can leverage the Group’s technological, manufacturing and commercial assets, at the same time working with a consolidated network of highly skilled partners. We control Tinynode, Swiss company specialized in wireless vehicle detection systems and Smart Parking technologies.
Our milestones
- 2005
Established in Switzerland
Established in Switzerland
January 1, 2005Established in Switzerland
- 2009
Launched first industrial wireless sensor network platform
Launched first industrial wireless sensor network platform
January 1, 2009Launched first industrial wireless sensor network platform
- 2011
Introduced first standard-based Smart City solution and Smart Lighting application
Introduced first standard-based Smart City solution and Smart Lighting application
November 23, 2011 - 2015
Integrated in MinebeaMitsumi Group; acquired Tinynode and launched Smart Parking application
Integrated in MinebeaMitsumi Group; acquired Tinynode and launched Smart Parking application
November 23, 2015 - 2019
Presented first blockchain-powered applications
Presented first blockchain-powered applications
November 23, 2019 - 2020
Launched Smart Waste application
Launched Smart Waste application
January 1, 2020Launched Smart Waste application
… now working on next-generation platforms for Open Cities, Intelligent care, and more
About MinebeaMitsumi Group
Minebea was founded in 1951 as Japan’s first specialized manufacturer of miniature ball bearings. The Company has grown over the decades and today it provides the world with products that are essential to everyday life, being a volume leader in the design and manufacturing of precision electro-mechanical components such as miniature ball bearings, small motors, backlight and LED lighting products, and sensors.
After integrating Mitsumi Electric Co., LTD. in 2017, the Company name became MinebeaMitsumi Inc. Today, almost ready to celebrate its 70th anniversary, it employs more than 92,000 people and counts 118 subsidiaries and affiliates around. Net sales in FY 2019 accounted for 9.2 billion USD.
Leveraging Paradox Engineering as IoT Excellence Center, the Group is currently accelerating the development of solutions for a fully networked IoT society, with innovative applications for automotive, medical, consumer, industrial and Smart Cities markets.