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Manufacturing

Developed at Empa and EPFL, the new FireDrone is designed to operate in extreme heat, supporting firefighting operations and industrial inspections in hazardous environments.

EPFL and Empa unveil FireDrone for high-risk firefighting and industrial inspections

9 February 2026

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (January 2026)

30 January 2026

TOFWERK acquired by Bruker to strengthening applied mass spectrometry capabilities

20 January 2026

Enlightra has secured USD 15 million to develop chip-scale, multiwavelength laser technology designed to improve the speed and energy efficiency of data transmission in AI clusters and data centers.

Enlightra raises USD 15 million to build energy-efficient laser links for AI infrastructure

23 December 2025

French industrial robotics specialist Siléane has opened its first international subsidiary in Western Switzerland, strengthening its European expansion strategy and deepening its proximity to key industrial and innovation ecosystems.

Siléane opens first international subsidiary in Western Switzerland

22 December 2025

The canton of Fribourg is building a distinctive growth model at the crossroads of industry, luxury and innovation, combining precision manufacturing, advanced technologies and long-term value creation.

Business environment

Fribourg: where discreet excellence powers high-value industries

17 December 2025

Bernese deeptech company Spacetek Technology AG has raised CHF 9.6 million to scale its space-inspired time-of-flight mass spectrometry systems used in leading semiconductor facilities worldwide.

Spacetek secures CHF 9.6 million to accelerate its global expansion

1 December 2025

Takeda has opened a new CHF 200 million biotechnology facility in Neuchâtel to expand aseptic filling capacity for rare disease therapies.

Takeda inaugurates CHF 200 million biotechnology facility in Neuchâtel

1 December 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

UCB is investing more than CHF 100 million in its Bulle site to boost capacity, create new jobs, and strengthen sustainable production.

UCB invests over CHF 100 million to expand its biopharmaceutical site in Bulle

7 October 2025

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