From mid-July 2025, iNovitas AG will be digitally mapping the road network in the district of Horgen. The three-dimensional image of the road network is intended to support the administration, planning offices and utility companies. Personal rights will remain

Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping everyday life and the economy - but at the same time, doubts are growing about quality, ethics and how it works. When machines begin to learn from their own invented content, the foundations threaten to crumble. The industry is facing a turning point

A new international study, published in the journal Nature, systematically analyses over 16,000 chemicals in plastics. It reveals how many of them are harmful to human health and the environment and shows concrete ways in which the plastics industry can become safer and more transparent in

Artificial intelligence has made remarkable progress in understanding language. But how does a model actually learn to understand language? New studies show that the position of the words is what counts in the beginning. But as knowledge grows, there is an abrupt shift towards meaning. This phase

Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) is a new generation of long-term storage systems. Underground compressed air systems such as the AirBattery could secure the power supply efficiently, economically and in an environmentally friendly manner, even during dark doldrums. Thanks to technical

The CSEM's Digital Journey Challenge 2025 supports Swiss companies in the realisation of innovative digital projects. With funding of up to CHF 100,000, technological expertise and international visibility, the initiative offers a unique opportunity, especially for SMEs. The application deadline is

With Walz 4.0, an innovative project for the future of construction is to be realised in the Lake Constance region. The lead partner in Switzerland is the Institute of Constructive Design at the ZHAW. The project, which will run from 2025 to 2028, is being funded with 5 million

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) are developing an organic material that binds carbon dioxide from the air and uses it to form biomass and solid minerals. It consists of a hydrogel containing blue-green

The Swiss Deep Tech Report 2025, published for the first time, provides a well-founded assessment of the Swiss deep tech landscape. The results emphasise Switzerland's role as an international driver of innovation. A highly diversified ecosystem, leading universities and a record share of venture

From energy-efficient networks to wireless real-time communication: researchers and universities in Europe are pushing ahead with the development of future communication technologies at full speed. With innovative approaches for time-sensitive networking, Li-Fi and 6G, Fraunhofer IPMS and OTH

A research team at ETH Zurich has developed a novel, 3D-printable building material that stores carbon dioxide not only in biomass, but also in the form of mineral compounds. The gel with embedded cyanobacteria could transform façades into living carbon reservoirs in the future and thus radically

A research team at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is looking for cement formulations that reduce CO2-intensive clinker in cement mixtures. The researchers used a modelling method supported by artificial intelligence

The Belgian energy group TotalEnergies is introducing dynamic electricity tariffs with the help of the billing platform from the Zurich start-up Exnaton. This enables consumers to purchase renewable electricity flexibly and cost-effectively. For Exnaton, this paves the way for Europe-wide

In this interview, Jan-Egbert Sturm and Hans Gersbach take stock of the economic year 2024 and look to the future. They talk about Germany's structural problems, global uncertainties, the role of AI and how the KOF remains true to itself in the face of growing

At the University Day of the OST - Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences - it became clear how artificial intelligence is changing research, teaching and society. Over 150 guests discussed the opportunities and challenges of this technology at the Rapperswil-Jona campus - based on

At the event "The robot, our new friend and helper?" in Dietikon, experts discussed the role of artificial intelligence in our society. The evening made it clear that the technology has long been a part of everyday life, but how we shape it determines its

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has put the move-MEGA methanisation plant into operation. This is intended to improve the power-to-gas process by means of sorption-enhanced

With a digital guide, the IRAP and IPM institutes of the University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland and the company GEOINFO Applications AG are developing a platform that can be used throughout Switzerland to support municipalities and planners in site development. The focus is on

With a revised strategy, the city of Aarau wants to meet the urban challenges of our time in a smart way. Networking, user focus and resource conservation are at the heart of this. Digital change is seen as a tool, not an end in

The Huayanli complex in Shanghai is the first time a 7,500-tonne historical ensemble in the Shikumen style has been relocated with the help of 432 specialized robots. The project combines technological precision, urban planning foresight and the protection of cultural identity in a remarkable

Sika has acquired a stake in Giatec Scientic Inc. The Canadian company specialises, among other things, in digital solutions for the optimal mixing of concrete. Together with its admixture technologies, Sika aims to achieve significant savings in CO2 emissions and

The start-up Jua.ai has secured around 9 million Swiss francs (11 million dollars) in a Series A financing round. Jua wants to use this to accelerate the market launch of its Earth Intelligence Platform, which is designed to enable energy traders to make faster and more reliable

KONE has replaced a total of 46 outdated lifts for 466 occupied flats in the Im Tiergarten housing estate in Zurich. The 18-month project, which was completed at the beginning of June 2025, is one of KONE's largest lift modernisation projects in Europe to

Empa researchers have developed a process that enables piezoelectric thin films to be produced in high quality and at low temperatures on insulating substrates for the first time. This new process, called SFP-HiPIMS, opens up decisive prospects for the semiconductor industry, quantum and photonics

Tor Alva has been officially opened. The white tower in Mulegns is the tallest 3D-printed building in the world. It was realised by the Nova Fundaziun Origen cultural foundation in collaboration with ETH Zurich and demonstrates that digital construction enables load-bearing structures without

Building automation graduates from the sfb - Advanced Technical College of Technology and Management are making Swiss companies fit for the Energy Strategy 2050. sfb documents in an alumni series how the skills taught on the course unfold in

Amberg Technologies from Regensdorf and Topcon Positioning Systems from California have agreed to work together. The partners intend to integrate Topcon's sensor solutions into Amberg's software and hardware platforms for rail and tunnel

The Minergie association has launched a new certificate in Bern. Minergie operation certifies energy efficiency during operation. To this end, the settings of the building technology and the associated energy consumption are

Swissbau Lab 2026 will be a showcase for transformation. From 20 to 23 January 2026, the platform at Messe Basel will focus on key topics such as the circular economy, digitalization and climate change. With live demos, keynotes, workshop formats and an extended dialog between research, business

Matthias Sulzer has headed the Department of Engineering Sciences at Empa since January 2025 and has now been appointed to the Directorate. With his experience in industry and research, he embodies the bridge between innovation and application and puts people at the