microtechnology
To harvest wind energy, you don't necessarily need rotors on steel masts - light kites on thin ropes can do the same.
EPFL researchers have found a way to control and standardize the production of nanowires on silicon surfaces.
An EPFL researcher has developed a mathematical model for optimizing heat transfer in factories and dramatically reducing water and energy consumption.
EPFL researchers have developed a compact and efficient medium-frequency transformer. Their device is poised to enhance the flexibility and efficiency of tomorrow's smart grids and DC power distribution networks.
Selected Jobs
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter/ Doktorand (m/w/d) „Wärmenetze der nächsten Generation“ Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
Dozentin / Dozent für Mikroprozessortechnik / Embedded Systems (100%) Hochschule Luzern, Horw/Luzern
Electrical technician - Signal and DC cabling (TTE Programme) CERN, Geneva
Post-doctoral researcher position: Magnetic tape storage systems IBM Zurich Research Laboratory
CAS ETH in Räumliche Informationssysteme (CAS ETH RIS) Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule Zürich, ETHZ
MAS ETH in Applied Technology (MAS ETH AT) Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule Zürich, ETHZ
CAS ETH in Mobilität der Zukunft: Neue Geschäftsmodelle Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule Zürich, ETHZ
The development of microtechnology in Switzerland was a result of the economic crisis in the watch industry. Beside the classical watch micromechanics, new technologies like electronics, optics, computer technology and microsystems were used in watch construction. Today, microtechnology is one of the key technologies of the 21st century and one of the key sectors in Switzerland’s economy.
Research Centers
- Institute of microtechnology IMT in Neuchâtel.
- CSEM, Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology in Neuchâtel.
Universities
- Haute Ecole d’Ingénierie et de Gestion du Canton de Vaud.
- Department of Engineering and Information Technology of the University of Applied Sciences Bern.
Associations and foundations
- The Swiss foundation for research in microtechnolgy fsmr is aiming at promoting microtechnology and its applications. The association provides information, training courses, and consulting in microtechnology.
- Swissmem unites the Swiss engineering, electrical and metal industry and associated technology-oriented sectors.
- Micronarc, is a communication platform created by the governments of the seven cantons that constitute Western Switzerland (Berne, Fribourg, Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel, Valais and Vaud).
Other associations: here
Partial list of Swiss companies with activities in micro- and nanotechnologies
| · Art of Technology, Zurich
· Colibrys, Neuchâtel · Contraves Space, Zurich · Contrinex, Givisiez · Debiotech, Lausanne · Dyconex, Bassersdorf · Dynatron Concept, Adliswil · EM Microelectronic, Marin · Fisba Optik, St. Gallen · Helbling Gruppe, Zurich · Leica Geosystems, Heerbrugg · Leister Process Technologies, Sarnen · LEM, Plan-les-Ouates |
· Logitech, Romanel sur Morges · Microbonding, Noiraigue · Microcid, Cortaillod · Micro Crystal Div of ETA, Grenchen · Miromico, Zurich · Nanosurf, Liestal · Nanoworld, Neuchâtel · Sensirion, Stäfa · SwissOptic, Heerbrugg · Sylvac, Crissier · Valtronic, Les Charbonnières · Weidmann Plastics Technology, Rapperswil · Zühlke Engineering, Schlieren |
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