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LEMO

Swiss electronics & cable connector manufacturer

LEMO is an electronic and fiber optic connector manufacturer, based in Écublens, Switzerland. It is known for producing the push-pull connectors. LEMO connectors are used in medical, industrial, audio/visual, telecommunications, military, scientific research and measurement applications.2 It was founded by Léon Mouttet.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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LEMO is an electronic and fiber optic connector manufacturer, based in Écublens, Switzerland. It is known for producing the push-pull connectors. LEMO connectors are used in medical, industrial, audio/visual, telecommunications, military, scientific research and measurement applications. The company, founded in 1946, started as a manufacturer of contacts in noble and rare metals. The company took its name from the company founder, engineer Léon Mouttet.2

The story

Founded by Léon Mouttet in 1946.1

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Timeline

  1. 1946Founded Founded1

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