News
Incredible achievement by Peter Colat: two new world records in free diving under ice!
February 2024
For 5 years we have been supporting the outstanding freediver Peter Colat on his way to new top performances. Last weekend, he once again set new standards and set two new world records for freediving under ice without a suit in Lake Vilsalp in Tyrol!
With incredible stamina, Peter Colat managed to dive 106.25 meters under ice without a wetsuit and without fins and then covered another 114.2 meters under ice without a wetsuit with a mono fin the following day. It is not only the extreme distance that is impressive, but also the fact that he covered this distance without a suit in ice cold water.
This astonishing achievement is not only impressive, but also proof of Peter's unwavering determination and ambition to keep breaking new records and pushing himself to new heights. For him, the records are not only a highlight in his career as an apnea diver, but also a crowning achievement.
We congratulate Peter Colat on the new Guinness World Records. His determination and talent are inspiring and show that incredible feats can be achieved with the utmost dedication and passion.
To the SRF video report
With incredible stamina, Peter Colat managed to dive 106.25 meters under ice without a wetsuit and without fins and then covered another 114.2 meters under ice without a wetsuit with a mono fin the following day. It is not only the extreme distance that is impressive, but also the fact that he covered this distance without a suit in ice cold water.
This astonishing achievement is not only impressive, but also proof of Peter's unwavering determination and ambition to keep breaking new records and pushing himself to new heights. For him, the records are not only a highlight in his career as an apnea diver, but also a crowning achievement.
We congratulate Peter Colat on the new Guinness World Records. His determination and talent are inspiring and show that incredible feats can be achieved with the utmost dedication and passion.
To the SRF video report
Fair appearances 2024 - SAVE THE DATE
January 2024
SAVE THE DATE
28 to 30 May 2024, SPS fair in Parma
04 to 06 June 2024, Powertage fair in Zurich.
11 to 13 June 2024, PCIM fair in Nürnberg
24 to 27 September 2024, Innotrans fair in Berlin
New, energy-saving PTC fan heaters for passenger coaches
January 2024
According to studies, the energy required for heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) in rail transportation accounts for up to a third of the total energy requirement. Find out in our latest article in eb Elektrische Bahnen how our innovative PTC fan heaters can contribute to significant energy savings when heating passenger compartments and driver's cabs in state-of-the-art rail vehicles.
Successful FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) of our load banks
November 2023
🏭 Last week, our latest load banks were put through their paces in intensive and demanding tests and successfully passed the FAT (Factory Acceptance Test). 🥳🎉🚀
Our latest load banks have been developed in two sizes. The small models are used for purely resistive loads up to 100 kW and the large systems up to an impressive 750 kVA or 760 kW, depending on the operating mode. The large banks weigh in at just under 5 tons. 🐘
The load banks are indispensable for the testing and maintenance of powerful SEA (power generating sets).
The high level of user-friendliness is particularly noteworthy. Thanks to the modern touch control directly on the system, by wired remote control or when integrated into a network via the user-friendly, in-house developed UI (user interface), complex and customized test sequences can be carried out. The measurement results can be saved and visualized directly on the high-resolution display.
We are looking forward to seeing these load banks in action and would like to thank our team for their commitment to this challenging and innovative project.
Our latest load banks have been developed in two sizes. The small models are used for purely resistive loads up to 100 kW and the large systems up to an impressive 750 kVA or 760 kW, depending on the operating mode. The large banks weigh in at just under 5 tons. 🐘
The load banks are indispensable for the testing and maintenance of powerful SEA (power generating sets).
The high level of user-friendliness is particularly noteworthy. Thanks to the modern touch control directly on the system, by wired remote control or when integrated into a network via the user-friendly, in-house developed UI (user interface), complex and customized test sequences can be carried out. The measurement results can be saved and visualized directly on the high-resolution display.
We are looking forward to seeing these load banks in action and would like to thank our team for their commitment to this challenging and innovative project.
Customer event of the ssb foundation
October 2023
Last week Widap made its premises at the headquarters in Schmitten available to the ssb fondation for its customer event. The ssb fondation is a non-profit organisation that offers people with disabilities a modern and needs-oriented place to live and work with varied and meaningful work and professional support.
The ssb fondation and Widap have enjoyed a close partnership for over 40 years. The ssb fondation manufactures a wide range of preliminary products for us, which are installed in numerous power resistors and load banks. We are proud to be able to contribute to the foundation's mission and to promote the integration of people with special needs into the world of work.
The customer event was extremely successful and attracted over 60 visitors. The event was characterised by a lively exchange and a curious atmosphere with interesting questions.
We appreciate the excellent work of the ssb fondation staff and look forward to further deepening our collaboration on exciting projects in the future.
The ssb fondation and Widap have enjoyed a close partnership for over 40 years. The ssb fondation manufactures a wide range of preliminary products for us, which are installed in numerous power resistors and load banks. We are proud to be able to contribute to the foundation's mission and to promote the integration of people with special needs into the world of work.
The customer event was extremely successful and attracted over 60 visitors. The event was characterised by a lively exchange and a curious atmosphere with interesting questions.
We appreciate the excellent work of the ssb fondation staff and look forward to further deepening our collaboration on exciting projects in the future.
Throwback to the General Assembly of the VSAS
June 2023
Yesterday the 50th General Assembly of the VSAS - Association Switchgear and Automation Switzerland took place. A great and successful event. We thank you for the super organization!
Throwback to the PCIM2023
May 2023
We look back on a successful trade fair at the #PCIM Europe and would like to thank all visitors for the interesting exchange and the visit to our stand!
Fair appearances 2023
February 2023
We would be pleased to welcome you at the following trade fairs this year:
From 09 to 11 May 2023 at the PCIM in Nuremberg in hall 6 booth 103.
From 23 to 25 May 2023 at the SPS in Parma in hall 5 booth L 001.
Christmas Holidays 26.12.2022 - 02.01.2023
December 2022
The entire Widap team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a good start into the year 2023.
We will be on holiday from 26.12.2022 until 02.01.2023. We will be happy to be there for you again from 03.01.2023.
Christmas card
We will be on holiday from 26.12.2022 until 02.01.2023. We will be happy to be there for you again from 03.01.2023.
Christmas card
Throwback InnoTrans 2022
September 2022
After a long waiting period of 4 years and intensive weeks of preparation, InnoTrans 2022 is already over! 🚄
The team of Widap AG and S.I.R. SOCIETÀ ITALIANA RESISTOR would like to thank all visitors that we had the pleasure to welcome at our booth for their visit and their positive feedbacks! 🙏
Numerous exciting discussions with our customers and partner companies confirmed that Widap AG with its innovative, customer-specific solutions is fully involved in the latest trends and developments in the field of railroad technology and that our technical competence can always be counted on. 💡
A big thank you also goes to our valued employees, who were in charge of the booth during the exhibition and made sure that all visitors felt comfortable with us and always kept an overview even with a high number of visitors. 👏
We are already looking forward to the InnoTrans 2024!
The team of Widap AG and S.I.R. SOCIETÀ ITALIANA RESISTOR would like to thank all visitors that we had the pleasure to welcome at our booth for their visit and their positive feedbacks! 🙏
Numerous exciting discussions with our customers and partner companies confirmed that Widap AG with its innovative, customer-specific solutions is fully involved in the latest trends and developments in the field of railroad technology and that our technical competence can always be counted on. 💡
A big thank you also goes to our valued employees, who were in charge of the booth during the exhibition and made sure that all visitors felt comfortable with us and always kept an overview even with a high number of visitors. 👏
We are already looking forward to the InnoTrans 2024!
New generation of PTC fan heaters saves energy and provides a more pleasant indoor climate in rail vehicles
August 2022
According to studies, the energy consumption for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) in rail transport account for up to one third of the total energy consumption!
The innovative PTC fan heater from Widap is one of the latest innovations in the field of heating driver's cabins and passenger compartments. Due to the self-regulating PTC property, only the required power is used at any given time, resulting in significant energy savings! 🔌⚡
Compared to conventional fan heaters the PTC fan heater comes up with even more advantages:
✅ extremely short preheating time
✅ smaller temperature fluctuations thanks to dynamic PTC property ensures a more constant and pleasant room climate
✅ additional safety level, as the heating power decreases when the temperature rises in the event of a fault, preventing the temperature of the housing and the heating air from rising too high
✅ downtime is reduced to virtually zero
The innovative PTC fan heater from Widap is one of the latest innovations in the field of heating driver's cabins and passenger compartments. Due to the self-regulating PTC property, only the required power is used at any given time, resulting in significant energy savings! 🔌⚡
Compared to conventional fan heaters the PTC fan heater comes up with even more advantages:
✅ extremely short preheating time
✅ smaller temperature fluctuations thanks to dynamic PTC property ensures a more constant and pleasant room climate
✅ additional safety level, as the heating power decreases when the temperature rises in the event of a fault, preventing the temperature of the housing and the heating air from rising too high
✅ downtime is reduced to virtually zero
New vacancies
February 2022
Spectacular helicopter delivery of harmonic filters
January 2022
𝐍𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐫, 𝐧𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡! 🏔️🚁⛷️
Just in time for the start of the season, the revision of a passive harmonic filter was completed and then brought to the Portes du Soleil ski resort by means of a spectacular helicopter flight. The subsequent commissioning by our service technicians with the active support of Bühler SA went smoothly and the chairlift was able to start operating as planned.
We go further.
Just in time for the start of the season, the revision of a passive harmonic filter was completed and then brought to the Portes du Soleil ski resort by means of a spectacular helicopter flight. The subsequent commissioning by our service technicians with the active support of Bühler SA went smoothly and the chairlift was able to start operating as planned.
We go further.
Christmas Holidays 24.12.2021 - 02.01.2022
December 2021
Our Christmas donation this year goes to the BuduAid relief organisation. BuduAid is a small, regional relief organisation, founded by 4 friends with the aim of providing a better life for the 250 inhabitants and especially the children of Budu Cantemir in north-eastern Romania. Despite the enormous poverty, the people are extremely hospitable, helpful, and grateful for any support that makes their lives a little easier.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Christmas Card
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Christmas Card
New job offers
May 2021
We have published new vacancies:
Projektmitarbeiter/-in bzw. Technische-/r Kauffrau/Kaufmann 100% (m/w) im Bereich Bahntechnik und Elektrotechnik
Automatiker/-in bzw. Mitarbeiter/-in Produktion 100%
Further information and application here.
Projektmitarbeiter/-in bzw. Technische-/r Kauffrau/Kaufmann 100% (m/w) im Bereich Bahntechnik und Elektrotechnik
Automatiker/-in bzw. Mitarbeiter/-in Produktion 100%
Further information and application here.
March 2021
Christmas Holidays 24.12.2020 - 01.01.2021
December 2020
We are pleased to announce that our Christmas donation this year goes to "Bienenhaus - für Mutter & Kind GmbH" in Bern. The aim of this company is to run a small social institution for the care of children, in particular the joint care of mothers/fathers of young children and pregnant women. Children who are born or grow up in difficult circumstances must be prepared for an independent and responsible life in structures and benefit from optimal care.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Your Widap team
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Your Widap team
Safety standard DIN EN 62052-31
November 2020
From November 2020, energy meters will have to comply with a new safety standard - DIN EN 62052-31. The safety standard reduces the risk of injury, for example through electric shocks, overheating or sharp edges on the housing.
Our DIZ energy meters already meet the safety standard DIN EN 62052-31: For more energy efficiency and safety.
Our DIZ energy meters already meet the safety standard DIN EN 62052-31: For more energy efficiency and safety.
Statement Coronavirus 15.07.2020
July 2020
We hereby inform you that today (15.07.2020) we have not seen any restrictions in our business activities.
We continuously review our production and supply chains and work closely with our partners to maintain our supply continuity in the best possible way.
Should we nevertheless identify bottlenecks in certain product groups that affect our customers' orders, we will proactively contact them and suggest alternative solutions.
We would like to thank you for your trust and cooperation and wish you every success and, above all, good health.
The management
We continuously review our production and supply chains and work closely with our partners to maintain our supply continuity in the best possible way.
Should we nevertheless identify bottlenecks in certain product groups that affect our customers' orders, we will proactively contact them and suggest alternative solutions.
We would like to thank you for your trust and cooperation and wish you every success and, above all, good health.
The management
Measuring technology - optimal solutions for individual requirements
June 2020
Our DIZ energy meters, DIRIS multimeters and current transformers can now be conveniently ordered via the EM.Webshop. Click here for the webshop.
New job advertisement!
March 2020
To strengthen our development and project team, we are looking for an experienced electrical engineer (f/m) 100%.
For more information click here.
For more information click here.
Ski day in Grindelwald
February 2020
We enjoyed a great day skiing in Grindelwald with beautiful weather and optimal snow conditions. For the more adventurous among us, there was even a flight with the First Flyer and First Glider at the end.
NEW: Additional M-Bus module for DIRIS A20 and A30
February 2020
Specially designed for use with the Socomec DIRIS A20 and A30, this additional module allows the multimeters to be connected via M-Bus to an energy management system or to a remote meter reading system. Let yourself be impressed by the convincing price-performance ratio! Click here for the data sheet.
Christmas holidays
December 2019
Christmas Holidays 23.12.2019 - 03.01.2020.
We are pleased to announce that our Christmas donation this year goes to Sport Handicap Fribourg (SHF). The association offers sportsmen and sportswomen with mental or physical disabilities a range of sports and thus promotes inclusion and integration into our society. It is our deep conviction that sport and exercise should be made possible for everyone, regardless of their abilities.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We are pleased to announce that our Christmas donation this year goes to Sport Handicap Fribourg (SHF). The association offers sportsmen and sportswomen with mental or physical disabilities a range of sports and thus promotes inclusion and integration into our society. It is our deep conviction that sport and exercise should be made possible for everyone, regardless of their abilities.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
40 years in business: A prestigious anniversary to celebrate together
October 2019
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Widap AG, Widap, together with the branch office in Schaffhausen and Widap electronic components in Germany, undertook a two-day company outing to Milano.
Last month the excursion started by coach from Schmitten. After a stopover in Lucerne, where the staff from Schaffhausen boarded, the journey continued south. At about 14 o'clock we reached the headquarters of the S.I.R. Società Italiana Resistor, which was acquired in 2018 and where we were already expected. During a delicious aperitif, all employees had the opportunity to get to know the employees of the S.I.R. better. Afterwards the tour of the S.I.R. production took place, where Alessandro Decio, the managing director of the S.I.R., was able to show us at his presentation the numerous advances and optimizations that he and his employees have implemented since the takeover by Widap. This was followed by a speech by Paolo Lo Nigro, owner and managing director of Widap, who once again mentioned the most important milestones of the last 40 years and looked forward to a promising future. The conclusion of the company tour was rounded off with an exciting guest lecture by Peter Colat, record holder in Apnoea diving.
Later we were brought by car to our hotels in the centre of Milan. After everyone could relax and freshen up in the hotel, all 75 guests met in the restaurant "I Chiostri di San Barnaba". The restaurant, which is housed in a monastery built in 1466, offered an impressive and wonderful atmosphere and spoiled us, last but not least, with a typical northern Italian menu. After dinner some explored the nightlife of Milano, while the others went back to the hotels.
The next day we had the opportunity to explore the sights and history of Milano on a guided tour of the city and stroll through the famous shopping streets, before we soon went back to Switzerland and Germany and all look back on a successful company outing.
Widap would like to thank its employees, customers and suppliers for their many years of loyalty and looks forward to the coming years.
Last month the excursion started by coach from Schmitten. After a stopover in Lucerne, where the staff from Schaffhausen boarded, the journey continued south. At about 14 o'clock we reached the headquarters of the S.I.R. Società Italiana Resistor, which was acquired in 2018 and where we were already expected. During a delicious aperitif, all employees had the opportunity to get to know the employees of the S.I.R. better. Afterwards the tour of the S.I.R. production took place, where Alessandro Decio, the managing director of the S.I.R., was able to show us at his presentation the numerous advances and optimizations that he and his employees have implemented since the takeover by Widap. This was followed by a speech by Paolo Lo Nigro, owner and managing director of Widap, who once again mentioned the most important milestones of the last 40 years and looked forward to a promising future. The conclusion of the company tour was rounded off with an exciting guest lecture by Peter Colat, record holder in Apnoea diving.
Later we were brought by car to our hotels in the centre of Milan. After everyone could relax and freshen up in the hotel, all 75 guests met in the restaurant "I Chiostri di San Barnaba". The restaurant, which is housed in a monastery built in 1466, offered an impressive and wonderful atmosphere and spoiled us, last but not least, with a typical northern Italian menu. After dinner some explored the nightlife of Milano, while the others went back to the hotels.
The next day we had the opportunity to explore the sights and history of Milano on a guided tour of the city and stroll through the famous shopping streets, before we soon went back to Switzerland and Germany and all look back on a successful company outing.
Widap would like to thank its employees, customers and suppliers for their many years of loyalty and looks forward to the coming years.
Day of the open door 07.09.2019
September 2019
The new EMA-90N multimeter is here!
August 2019
The EMA-90N multimeter with its unique colour display measures currents, voltages, power consumption and performance by displaying the individual tension/current harmonics for the network in accordance with EN 50160.
Further information can be found here:
Further information can be found here:
Sponsoring of free diver Peter Colat
June 2019
We are pleased to inform you that we have entered into a sponsoring collaboration with apnoea diver Peter Colat (freediving.ch). Peter Colat is multiple Swiss champion and record diver in freediving, and was with holding breath for more than 21 minutes under water, Guinness World Record holder. His diving record is an incredible 155.4m and 110.2m under ice without a suit!
We are looking forward to the common projects and especially to go further together.
We are looking forward to the common projects and especially to go further together.
PCIM fair 07.05. - 09.05.
May 2019
Come and visit us from 7th to 9th of May 2019 at the PCIM in Nuremberg in hall 7 booth 159. We look forward to meeting you!
40th anniversary
March 2019
Widap celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our valued employees, customers, suppliers and for the good cooperation and loyalty over all these years.
Christmas holidays
December 2018
Christmas Holidays 24.12.2018 - 06.01.2019
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
InnoTrans fair 2018
September 2018
We would like to thank the many visitors who attended us on this year’s InnoTrans 2018 fair in Berlin.
Powertage and PCIM fair
May 2018
Come and visit us from 5th to 7th of June at the Powertage fair in Zurich or at the PCIM in Nuremberg. We look forward to meeting you!
Acquisition of S.I.R. Società Italiana Resistor
January 2018
Widap AG is pleased to announce the acquisition of S.I.R Società Italiana Resistor in Catellanza, Italy.
S.I.R has been a long-standing supplier of Widap AG and employs approximately 12 employees. The acquisition expands our resistor technology in the EU.
We look forward to fulfilling your requirements even more extensively in the future.
S.I.R has been a long-standing supplier of Widap AG and employs approximately 12 employees. The acquisition expands our resistor technology in the EU.
We look forward to fulfilling your requirements even more extensively in the future.
Integration of the Trielec AG
January 2018
Trielec AG was integrated in Widap AG on 01.01.2018 which is from now on responsible for the distribution of the entire Trielec product range.
Tender texts DIZ kWh Meters
December 2017
Now you can directly download the tender texts of the DIZ kWh meters here.
Company outing 2017
October 2017
The Widap AG company outing took place on 6 October 2017. We all went by coach to Winterthur to the “Swiss Science Center Technorama”. Our employees were able to learn about real phenomena in nature at more than 500 experimentation stations and countless laboratories. The highlight was the electricity demonstration which allowed us to experience the formation of lightning and the effect of high voltages and strong currents at close quarters. Up to 3 metre long lightning arcs were formed using the 1.2 million volts generated by the 2.5 m long Tesla coil.
After this very exciting demonstration we all went off to lunch in the Schlosshalde. We then visited the museum in the adjacent Schloss Mörsburg which offered fascinating insights into the life of earlier inhabitants. The excursion continued on on foot to Goldenberg.
The company outing ended with an excellent evening meal in Restaurant Goldenberg with its wonderful view over the city of Winterthur.
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After this very exciting demonstration we all went off to lunch in the Schlosshalde. We then visited the museum in the adjacent Schloss Mörsburg which offered fascinating insights into the life of earlier inhabitants. The excursion continued on on foot to Goldenberg.
The company outing ended with an excellent evening meal in Restaurant Goldenberg with its wonderful view over the city of Winterthur.
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ineltec fair 2017
September 2017
We would like to thank the many visitors who attended us on this year’s ineltec fair in Basel.
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Integration of the ELKO-Systeme AG to Widap AG
September 2017
ELKO-Systeme AG was integrated in Widap AG on 01.09.2017 which is from now on responsible for the distribution of the entire ELKO product range.
Acquisition of ELKO-Systeme AG
July 2017
Widap AG acquires with retroactive effect to 01.01.2017 the ELKO-Systeme AG. As a result, Widap AG now also offers a wide range of devices and services for measuring instruments and systems for controlling and optimising the consumption of electrical energy.
New high-power resistor RXLG
June 2017
The resistors of the RXLG-H-F series are high-power resistors in an aluminium casing. RXLG-H-F resistors are intrinsically safe and short circuit-proof resistors for the operation in frequency converters. Due to their compact shape, further possibilities of application are possible.
PCIM Europe 2017
May 2017
The Widap Electronic Components presented its products at the PCIM Europe, the international exhibition and conference on Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management. The exhibition was successful and recorded high visitor numbers. Furthermore, the exhibition provided an ideal occasion to communicate with regular customers, new customers, suppliers and partners.
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Integration of Estec AG to Widap AG
January 2017
Estec Elektrotechnik AG was integrated in Widap AG on 01.01.2017 which is from now on responsible for the distribution of the entire Estec product range.
Market launch of the new Solid state contactor type ACS and DCS
December 2016
The newly engineered solid state contactors ACS and DCS were designed as a non-wearing and maintenance-free alternative to mechanical contactors for railway applications in AC and DC systems. As no maintenance is required, remarkable cost savings will be achieved in high cycling applications .
CrossBoard® – the new basic system
November 2016
The new CrossBoard® is the modular system solution with which safe power distribution up to 125A can be quickly and easily realised, especially in machine and plant engineering.
Neuer HPRF-resistor
October 2015
The new resistors of the HPRF series are high-power resistors in an aluminium casing. HPRF resistors are intrinsically safe and short circuit-proof resistors for the operation in frequency converters. Due to their compact shape, further possibilities of application are possible.
