Whether in rapid test systems for pathogens, auto-injectors, or laboratory materials: high-performance plastics are indispensable in medicine and life sciences and continue to drive medical progress forward. Two applications exemplify modern diagnostic products that are now made possible through spe…
Beyond Gravity, a leading global space supplier, is significantly expanding its production footprint in Austria to meet surging demand for mechanisms, which point electric satellite thrusters. “We are investing 4.5 million euros to double our production facility in Berndorf, Austria. This is a signi…
The battery is evolving into a key technology for the automotive industry. It determines range, costs, and competitiveness of electric vehicles. At the same time, pressure is mounting on Europe to develop its own production capacities. Schmalz offers highly precise vacuum technology, secure automati…
Innovations and developments in industrial cleaning technology make an important contribution to strengthening the competitiveness and value creation of manufacturing companies. This is demonstrated by all the submitted solutions with which companies applied for this year's "FiT2clean Award" innovat…
In pharmaceutical companies, GMP requirements are often related to production, documentation, and quality assurance. At the same time, internal transportation processes are increasingly coming into focus. This is because samples, raw materials, release documents, consumables, laboratory equipment, r…
For many years, Norbert Otto was part of the SwissCCS association. It was not easy for him to say goodbye to his active role. After over 30 years in the SwissCCS association, the moment had come. "At 71 years old, this step is not entirely easy—and yet it feels right," says Norbert Otto. His connect…
ÖLZ the Master Baker has set new standards in the production of baked goods such as braided bread and toast in collaboration with the internationally active engineering company NETZER GROUP from Feldkirch (Vorarlberg, Austria).
As the general planner for building technology, NETZER GROUP, specialized…
A grant notification for Euro 127.4 million was presented today in Erfurt to X-FAB MEMS Foundry GmbH by Thuringia’s Minister President Mario Voigt, Thuringia’s Minister of Economic Affairs Colette Boos-John, and Erfurt’s Mayor Andreas Horn. The funding provided by the German federal government and t…
– Sony and imec introduce a novel module for integrating highly dense backside sub-100nm through-Si vias (TSVs), based on a self-aligned local backside dielectric isolation (local BDI) step.
– The resulting front-to-back TSVs have lower aspect ratio, 3x lower resistance, 3x larger overlay window, and…
On 23 and 24 September 2026, Expo Beaulieu Lausanne will become the meeting point for Switzerland’s chemistry and life sciences sector. Ilmac Lausanne 2026 is expected to attract around 200 exhibitors and 3,500 trade visitors. At its core will be a conference programme featuring over 70 presentation…
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