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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (October 2025)

29 October 2025

Neuchâtel’s CSEM has introduced DriverCheck, a breakthrough in-cabin monitoring system designed to detect fatigue, stress, and sudden medical events, without using wearables or transmitting data to the cloud.

CSEM unveils DriverCheck, an AI-powered “guardian angel” for drivers

7 October 2025

CompPair’s self-healing composites will be integrated into the ICN train fleet to reduce maintenance, extend component lifetimes, and boost sustainability.

CompPair partners with SBB to extend the durability of ICN trains

10 September 2025

EPFL spin-off Enerdrape is deploying its geothermal panels at Chicago’s Millennium Parking Garages, marking a major step in its US expansion.

Enerdrape expands to the US with flagship Chicago project

2 September 2025

Start-up Fly-Box has raised nearly CHF 3 million in pre-seed funding to advance its proof of concept and prepare the next phase of development.

Geneva’s Fly-Box secures CHF 3 million to advance flying freight platforms

1 September 2025

Top Stories Western Switzerland

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (August 2025)

1 September 2025

With the Swiss Federal Council launching a consultation on a new law for space operations, the importance of Switzerland’s aerospace sector is more evident than ever. Western Switzerland, home to pioneering companies, world-class research institutions, and cutting-edge space technology, is playing a crucial role in shaping the future of space exploration and satellite innovation.

Western Switzerland, a rising hub for aerospace innovation

Sun-Ways has inaugurated Switzerland’s first removable solar power plant installed between railway tracks open to active train traffic. Located in the village of Buttes in the canton of Neuchâtel, the pilot project marks a significant milestone in the development of innovative solar infrastructure integrated directly into the rail network.

Switzerland’s first solar rail power plant goes live in Neuchâtel

5 May 2025

Vaud-based cleantech Composite Recycling has partnered with Groupe Beneteau, Veolia, Arkema, Owens Corning, and Chomarat to introduce a circular economy model in boat manufacturing. The initiative marks a significant step toward sustainability in composite materials, with boats now being produced using recycled composites.

Composite Recycling joins industry leaders to disrupt circular boat manufacturing

11 March 2025

In this episode of “Getting Serious with Woody Wade”, we sit down with Swiss eco-adventurer and entrepreneur Raphaël Domjan to discuss Switzerland’s role in pioneering clean energy solutions and the future of solar mobility.

How Far Can Solar Power Take Us? (A Conversation with Raphaël Domjan)

10 March 2025

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