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Empa’s newly inaugurated DroneHub on the NEST campus aims to redefine the role of drones and robotics in addressing global environmental and infrastructure challenges.

Empa inaugurates a pioneering facility for sustainability robotics

25 November 2024

Western Switzerland, a region renowned for its precision engineering and watchmaking heritage, has become a hub for robotics innovation, blending technical expertise with pragmatic industrial applications. Home to companies like ABB, Intuitive Surgical, STMicroelectronics, and a strong ecosystem of academic and governmental support, Switzerland’s robotics sector offers an attractive environment for companies focusing on industrial automation rather than flashy consumer robotics.

Western Switzerland for Robotics Companies

Lonza expands its collaboration with a major biopharma partner, adding a new bioconjugation suite in Visp to support advanced cancer therapy manufacturing.

Lonza expands its manufacturing capabilities in Visp and creates 100 new jobs

23 October 2024

The canton of Fribourg, together with the Banque Cantonale de Fribourg (BCF), has revealed the nine finalists of the prestigious IFF (Innovation Fribourg Freiburg) Awards.

Fribourg unveils nine finalists for the 2024-2025 IFF Innovation Awards

15 October 2024

Odlo and DePoly partner to develop first circular base layer

14 October 2024

Neuchâtel-based start-up 4K-MEMS has won the prestigious 2024 Prix BCN Innovation, receiving CHF 150,000 to further develop its miniature infrared emitters used in spectroscopy devices.

4K-MEMS wins the 2024 BCN Innovation Prize for its infrared chip technology

1 October 2024

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (September 2024)

30 September 2024

Switzerland maintains its position as the world’s most innovative economy in 2024, topping both the WIPO Global Innovation Index and the Roland Berger Innovation Indicator.

Switzerland continues to lead global innovation for the 14th consecutive year

30 September 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

Actival, a start-up supported by CSEM, has developed 3D-printed transparent aligners with antibacterial microchannels, setting a new standard in dental hygiene.

Actival and CSEM launch 3D-printed antibacterial dental aligners

23 September 2024

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