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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (January 2024)

30 January 2024

A spin-off of Empa, Perovskia Solar was founded by Mr. Anand Verma (CEO) & Dr. Toby Meyer (CTO). The company digitally prints custom solar cells based on patent-protected technology, operating at the intersection of printed electronics, photovoltaics, and materials science.

Perovskia launches an ambitious factory in Aubonne for custom-designed perovskite devices

29 January 2024

Representatives from CSEM, UNIGE, and ESO on the balcony of the Neuchâtel. CSEM developed the laser frequency comb that will work together with the NIRPS spectrograph to search for exoplanets.

UNIGE and CSEM collaborate on exoplanet research with cutting-edge technology

23 January 2024

For decades, the canton of Valais has cultivated a reputation for excellence in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, combining innovation with economic growth.

The remarkable chemical-pharmaceutical industry in the canton of Valais

Empa’s commitment to bridging scientific research with practical applications ensures that it remains a key player in shaping a technologically advanced and sustainable future.

Empa, pioneering materials science and technology research in Switzerland

Siegfried’s Evionnaz site currently employs 380 professionals and is in the process of constructing a new R&D building, which is set to double the company's development capacity and create around 40 new jobs.

Siegfried, a Swiss leader taking innovations to industrial scale for the pharmaceutical industry

4 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

On 19 September 2023, Mecaplast Swiss, a 50-year veteran in plastic injection with a medtech specialization, welcomed 50 Swiss Health Valley members on the occasion of BioAlps’ 4à6 event.

Mecaplast Swiss, 50 years of innovation in the canton of Fribourg

24 October 2023

The various projects and collaborations underway in Neuchâtel exemplify its commitment to harnessing solar energy for a sustainable future.

Solar technology advancements in the canton of Neuchâtel

18 October 2023

The latest collaboration complements Vaxcyte’s strategy to commence the initial commercial launch of VAX-24, a vaccine that targets the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD).

Lonza expands to manufacture Vaxcyte’s pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

17 October 2023

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