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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (December 2025)

24 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.

Fribourg: where discreet excellence powers high-value industries

17 December 2025

Researchers from Western Switzerland have unveiled the first fully compostable smart sensor to monitor temperature-sensitive goods, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional tags.

EPFL, Empa and CSEM develop the first fully compostable smart sensor

2 December 2025

Supported by Innosuisse, CSEM spin-off CCRAFT is expanding its TFLN foundry to meet growing global demand for high-performance chips powering AI and data centers.

CCRAFT invests EUR 2.7 million to scale up photonic chip production in Neuchâtel

10 November 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

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

Neuchâtel, renowned globally for its watchmaking heritage, has evolved into a dynamic hub of cutting-edge innovation. Today, the canton leverages its tradition of precision craftsmanship to excel in fields as diverse as blockchain, quantum technology, renewable energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. The canton of Neuchâtel’s transformation highlights its unique ability to merge historical excellence with visionary innovation, positioning itself as a leading force within Switzerland’s economic landscape.

Neuchâtel, a legacy of precision driving tomorrow’s innovation

Neuchâtel-based CCRAFT, a new spin-off from CSEM, has been officially launched as the world’s first production-ready foundry for Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuits. The company aims to deliver millions of high-performance chips per year to support next-generation optical communication, quantum technologies, and advanced sensing.

CSEM spin-off CCRAFT launches world’s first industrial foundry for TFLN photonic chips

14 May 2025

The University of Basel and the University of Bern are launching a new research center dedicated to the development of superconducting quantum units. The Werner Siemens Foundation is supporting the initiative with CHF 15 million over the next eleven years.

New WSS research center for molecular quantum systems

5 March 2025

Neuchâtel is strengthening its position in the semiconductor industry with a CHF 3 million investment in CSEM’s MEMS manufacturing line.

Neuchâtel launches its own “Chip Act” with CHF 3 million investment in CSEM

4 March 2025

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