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LVMH’s Watches Division, which includes TAG Heuer, Zenith and Hublot, has acquired a minority stake in the Swiss movement manufacturer La Joux-Perret, deepening its industrial presence in Western Switzerland.

LVMH strengthens its Swiss footprint with stake in La Joux-Perret

17 November 2025

With more than 1,000 listed organizations, Micronarc’s new interactive map offers an unprecedented overview of the region’s micro- and nanotechnology expertise.

Micronarc unveils an interactive map of Western Switzerland’s microtechnology ecosystem

3 November 2025

The Métiers du Temps | Time Arts (MTTA) project, a cutting-edge watchmaking initiative in Neuchâtel, has received national recognition from the Swiss Confederation. The project, led by Microcity, has been awarded CHF 1.6 million over four years (2025-2028) by the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER).

Neuchâtel’s MTTA recognized as a nationally significant research infrastructure

13 January 2025

EPFL has announced its plans to construct the Advanced Science Building, a state-of-the-art facility designed to facilitate high-precision research in fields like quantum physics, nanotechnology, biology, chemistry, and materials science.

EPFL to construct CHF 200 million cutting-edge facility for high-precision research

12 November 2024

Mikron has announced a 6,200 m² expansion of its Boudry site, with an estimated investment of CHF 30 million to double production capacity by 2026.

Mikron expands its Boudry site to meet growing demand

25 September 2024

The University of Neuchâtel (UNINE) has developed an ultra-miniaturized atomic clock to establish a coordinated lunar time (LTC) for future lunar missions.

University of Neuchâtel develops a miniature atomic clock for lunar timekeeping

1 July 2024

MTTA, a new watchmaking hub, will open in Le Locle by 2028 to foster innovation and collaboration in the industry.

Le Locle will be home to the new MTTA watchmaking center of excellence by 2028

6 May 2024

Eric Grenet (left) and Edoardo Franzi (right) were presented with the "CSEM Inventor Award 2024" for their invention of "spaceCoder technology", which they developed together with former CSEM employees David Hasler and Peter Masa.

CSEM’s “spaceCoder” precision measurement technology wins Inventor Award 2024

7 February 2024

Socorex, a leader in precision dosing instruments, has won the CSEM’s Digital Journey Award 2023, for its digital innovation in animal health.

Socorex wins CSEM’s prestigious Digital Journey Award 2023

19 December 2023

Stainless steelmaker Alleima and its Kanthal division have decided to expand their operations in Switzerland, with manufacturing moving from Saint-Imier to a larger facility in Sonceboz, both in the canton of Bern.

Alleima boosts its production for electric mobility and luxury industries in Bern

13 November 2023

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