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Lyncée Tec, a leader in Digital Holographic Microscope (DHM) technology, has been acquired by Park Systems, a South Korean nanometrology pioneer. This strategic move enhances Park Systems' optical metrology offerings and expands their capabilities in semiconductor applications.

Lyncée Tec joins forces with South Korea’s Park Systems

15 January 2025

Vaud cleantech Composite Recycling has reached a major milestone with the installation of its first industrial-scale recycling plant in Nantes, France. The move sets the stage for the Ecublens-based company to expand its operations and meet the growing global demand for sustainable composite waste solutions.

Composite Recycling delivers its first industrial-scale recycling unit

15 January 2025

Comet, a Fribourg-based company, plays a crucial yet understated role in global semiconductor manufacturing, enabling the production of more than 70% of the world's electronic chips. Amid market challenges and a volatile industry, Comet continues to lead innovation in cutting-edge technologies essential for the digital transformation era.

Comet, Fribourg’s key player in semiconductor manufacturing

10 December 2024

Châpeau: Made-to-measure industrial packaging expert Weepackup takes a key step in its international development with the acquisition of CDF Emballage in the canton of Neuchâtel.

Weepackup strengthens its Swiss presence with a strategic acquisition in the canton of Neuchâtel

2 December 2024

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

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

Bern-based cleantech Neustark has launched its first UK-based carbon removal site in Greenwich, London, through a new partnership with Aggregate Industries, a member of the Holcim Group.

Bernese carbon capture pioneer Neustark launches first UK Site for CO₂ removal in recycled concrete

6 November 2024

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (October 2024)

29 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

The University of Bern, with the support of entrepreneur Walter Inäbnit, has established a new endowed professorship focusing on the development of energy-loss-free materials in electronics. The position will be held by PD Dr. Shi-Xia Liu at the W. Inäbnit Laboratory for Molecular Quantum Materials.

University of Bern establishes new endowed lectureship in molecular quantum materials

14 October 2024

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