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Cover page of the information sheet 829:

Schematic representation: Conditions for the occurrence of bimetallic corrosion ©ISER

Schematic representation: No risk of bimetallic corrosion under these four conditions ©ISER

Identical material combination: stainless steel and galvanized steel. Left: No bimetallic corrosion; right: Bimetallic corrosion. © left: BAM, right: Eberhard Wied

Bimetal corrosion after three years of storage in Helgoland: Pronounced corrosion attack on the aluminum frame in the area of the screw connection with stainless steel fasteners. © BAM

28.07.2026
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Standards, Guidelines

Contact corrosion is often misjudged – new fact sheet 829 provides clarity: the Stainless Steel Information Center publishes a fully revised fact sheet

Stainless steel resistant to rust in contact with other materials

Is stainless steel corrosion-resistant safely compatible with aluminum, galvanized steel, or copper? This question has been occupying planners, designers, and processors for decades. The answer is more complex than often assumed: general statements about the compatibility of different materials are…

16.05.2026
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Union, Association, Cluster

Strong development with new records in revenues and investments in privately financed companies

Swiss Biotech Report 2026

– Revenue reached a new high of CHF 7.5 billion in 2025 (2024: CHF 7.2 billion), driven by more companies with market-ready products and sustained growing demand for specialized CDMO services.
– Capital inflows increased by 2.1% to CHF 2.6 billion. At the same time, the focus shifted significantly to…

Fraunhofer IPMS plays a central role within SPINS in the high-resolution structuring of qubit and processor elements. © Fraunhofer IPMS

14.04.2026
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Union, Association, Cluster

EU is funding SPINS with an amount of € 50 million

Semiconductor-based Quantum Pilot Line ‘SPINS’ launched with EU support

In April, ‘SPINS’ (Semiconductor Pilot line for Industrial Quantum NanoSystems) was launched, one of the 6 European quantum pilot lines. Coordinated by imec, the consortium brings together 25 European RTOs, industry partners, and academic research groups to strengthen Europe’s leadership and soverei…

A look inside imec's 300mm cleanroom. (Photo: Imec)

10.04.2026
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Union, Association, Cluster

Semiconductor-based Quantum Pilot Line ‘SPINS’ launched with EU support

On April 2, 2026, SPINS (Semiconductor Pilot line for Industrial Quantum NanoSystems) was inaugurated, one of six European quantum pilot lines. The consortium coordinated by imec brings together 25 European research institutions, industry partners, and academic research groups to strengthen Europe's…

20.10.2025
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People

Christian Lorenz elected to the board of VIP3000

Dr. Christian Lorenz, Managing Director of Lorenz Consult ZT GmbH, was elected to the board at the most recent general meeting of the association Interest Group Pharmabau 3000 e. V. (VIP3000). As the new secretary, he strengthens the seven-member leadership team of the renowned industry network.

Sinc…

Group photo (l. to r.): Armin Weber, Martin Grüber, Jörg Staudenmayer, Jürgen Sautter, Steffen Hild, Christian Hage, Tobias Maurer, Martin Brüstle.

Steffen Hild: Chairman of the Board of ITGA BW (Copyright: CAT Group)

10.07.2025
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People

Change of Executive Board at ITGA Baden-Württemberg

At the 79th General Assembly of ITGA Baden-Württemberg e.V. in July, a significant leadership change took place. Steffen Hild, managing partner of CAT Clean Air Technology GmbH (CAT Group), was unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the Board. He succeeds Jürgen Sautter, who did not run for re-e…

31.05.2025
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Networking

Member Meeting VIP3000

On May 15th/16th, 2025, the members' meeting of the association Interest Group Pharmabuild 3000 e. V. – short VIP3000 – took place at the university campus in Sigmaringen. VIP3000 currently unites 72 companies and institutions that deal with cleanroom and pharmaceutical construction topics. The Univ…

09.05.2025
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Union, Association, Cluster

Swiss Biotech Report 2025 highlights sector’s continuing resilience through commitment to international alliances

Swiss Biotech Report 2025

– Total revenues remain strong at CHF 7.2 billion (CHF 7.3 billion in 2023)
– Record CHF 833 million raised by privately funded companies drives 22% overall rise in capital investment to CHF 2.5 billion (CHF 2.0 billion in 2023)
Alentis Therapeutics (CHF 163 million) and SixPeaks Bio (CHF 102 million…

Title page of the ISER publication: Fact Sheet 820

Spider web diagram for the material 1.4404: The properties corrosion resistance, formability, strength, weldability, thermal expansion, and thermal conductivity are evaluated on a grading system from 1 (low) to 5 (high).

22.09.2024
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Union, Association, Cluster

Information Sheet 820 "Guidance for Material Selection of Stainless Steels"

The selection of a suitable stainless steel grade for an application requires careful examination of many physical and mechanical properties.

To support and primarily facilitate this selection process, the information sheet 820 "Guidance for Material Selection of Stainless Steels" was developed in 20…

10.04.2024
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Science

CEC Survey on Market Development

How is the industry of Technical Cleaning evolving, and what economic aspects should be considered to continue succeeding in the market? A solid data basis plays an important role for marketing, sales, and corporate orientation.

The CEC survey on market development in Technical Cleaning supports you…

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