Company – TDE Timing Devices Europe

Precision in Every Cycle

Three decades of timing expertise, three world-class manufacturing partners, and one mission: keeping Europe's electronics reliably in sync.

We keep the pulse of European electronics beating.

TDE – Timing Devices Europe combines technical consulting, fast availability, and solid documentation for reliable designs from prototype to serial production. We provide precision timing components with honest, manufacturer-neutral advice that puts your project first.

A world where every circuit runs perfectly in sync.

We're building Europe's leading independent timing device platform – bringing together the best manufacturers globally, the deepest technical know-how locally, and the supply chain infrastructure that gives European engineers true design sovereignty.

30+
Years of Timing Expertise
Since the early 1990s
120M
Monthly Production Capacity
Across all manufacturing partners
3
Global Manufacturing Partners
Japan & China
3
Offices Worldwide
Germany · Switzerland · China

Three partners. Maximum flexibility.

We combine the strengths of three world-leading manufacturers to offer unmatched choice, supply security, and competitive pricing.

Seiko Epson · Japan

EPSON

Global Market Leader

Highest availability, stable supply chains, and the broadest product portfolio in the industry. The first choice for high-volume production and long-term program security – from crystals and oscillators to RTCs.

RIVER ELETEC · Japan

RIVER ELETEC

Technology Leader

Ultra-compact form factors, automotive-grade AEC-Q200 components, extended temperature ranges, and custom specifications. When your design pushes boundaries, RIVER delivers the innovation to match.

UTECH Technology · China

UTECH

Cost Leader

Certified quality at highly competitive pricing, manufactured at our own production facilities in Hunan and Hefei. The smart choice for cost-optimized designs and high-volume, price-sensitive markets.

Milestones

1990s
Foundation
QUARZWERK 01 GmbH is established in the Black Forest region, beginning its journey in precision frequency products.
2010s
Strategic Partnership with UTECH
Launch of the partnership with Suzhou UTECH Technology, followed by the joint venture SINOQUARZ to serve European customers manufacturing in Asia.
2018
EPSON Distribution Agreement
Signing of the distribution agreement with EPSON Europe Electronics GmbH, adding the global market leader to the portfolio.
2020s
European Expansion
Swiss branch office in Pfyn, expansion of the pan-European distribution network, and deepening of RIVER ELETEC partnership.
2025
TDE – Timing Devices Europe
Rebranding to TDE – Timing Devices Europe. Positioning as the leading independent timing device distributor for the European market.

Three locations. One team.

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Edingen-Neckarhausen
GERMANY
quarzwerk 01 GmbH
Gerberstraße 8
68535 Edingen-Neckarhausen
European Headquarters – Sales, Engineering Support, Logistics
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Pfyn
SWITZERLAND
quarzwerk 01 GmbH
Zweigniederlassung Pfyn
Fabrikstrasse 11, 8805 Pfyn
Swiss Branch – DACH Customer Support
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Suzhou
CHINA
QUARZWERK 01 AG
Room 503, Kangzhen Building
Louyang Road 18, Suzhou 215122
Asia Operations – EMS Liaison, UTECH Manufacturing

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