Rudy began his professional career in precision machining, gaining hands-on experience in turning, milling, and precision manufacturing techniques. Over the following years, he worked in mechanical engineering, project management, international business development, and industrial management, progressing to a management position within the holding company of a major international industrial group.

Alongside his professional career, Rudy has been involved in watchmaking and precision mechanics for more than a decade. He further developed his practical knowledge through specialized training at the Swiss watchmaking institute WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program).

His interest in watchmaking and precision finishing led him to develop his own finishing machines and tools, initially intended for his own use. After several years of technical development and growing interest from other professionals and manufacturers, this project grew into the establishment of Micromecalp GmbH.

Through his practical experience, Rudy identified a gap between modern precision manufacturing requirements and the tools available for traditional hand-finishing operations. Micromecalp was founded to bridge this gap, combining modern mechanical engineering, traditional techniques worth preserving, and the knowledge and craftsmanship inherited from Swiss and European watchmaking. Micromecalp’s approach focuses on preserving and advancing traditional polishing techniques, making sure that the skills of experienced craftspeople persist in an increasingly automated industry.