(IN BRIEF) Empa has developed polymer-based, MRI-compatible electrode cables in collaboration with Swiss company TI Solutions AG, addressing long-standing safety and performance challenges associated with using conductive materials inside MRI scanners. By replacing traditional copper wiring with polymer fibers coated … Read the full press release
Posted in Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Advanced Fibers laboratory, diagnostic technology, Dirk Hegemann, ECG, EEG, Empa, Empa Introduces Scalable Polymer Fiber Cables Designed for Safe Use in MRI Environments, Innosuisse, magnetic resonance imaging, magnetron sputtering, medical imaging, medical research, MRI, MRI-compatible cables, neurostimulation, Niels Kuster, polymer cables, silver titanium coating, Sven Kühn, temporal interference stimulation, TI Solutions AG
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Swiss International Air Lines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen their cooperation on sustainable aviation, with a focus on synthetic aviation fuel produced by Synhelion. As part of the partnership, Kuehne+Nagel will purchase Synhelion … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged air cargo, aviation sustainability, decarbonisation, Jens Fehlinger, Kuehne+Nagel, Kuehne+Nagel and SWISS Back Synhelion with Long-Term Offtake Agreement for Solar Aviation Fuel, SAF, solar jet fuel, sustainable aviation fuel, sustainable logistics, Swiss, Swiss International Air Lines, Swiss WorldCargo, Synhelion, synthetic fuels, Yngve Ruud
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has agreed to acquire ATP Adhesive Systems, a leading specialist in high-performance water-based specialty tapes, to further strengthen its Adhesive Technologies business and expand beyond liquid adhesive solutions. The acquisition adds a highly complementary portfolio serving multiple … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Adhesive Technologies business unit, ATP Adhesive Systems, automotive adhesives, bonding solutions, building and construction, Carsten Knobel, electronics adhesives, graphics industry, Henkel, Henkel Agrees to Acquire ATP Adhesive Systems to Expand Adhesive Technologies Beyond Liquid Solutions, low VOC technologies, Mark Dorn, medical applications, mergers and acquisitions, specialty tapes, sustainable materials, tapes market, water-based adhesives
(IN BRIEF) ABB has earned A ratings for both climate change and water stewardship in CDP’s 2025 rankings, securing a place on the Climate Change A List for the third consecutive year and joining the Water A List for the … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ABB, ABB Achieves Double A Rating in CDP 2025 Rankings with First-Ever Inclusion on Water A List, ABB India Nelamangala, Alliance for Water Stewardship, Anke Hampel, AWS Standard Gold, CDP, Climate Action, Climate Change A List, ESG reporting, global sustainability rankings, groundwater replenishment, sustainability leadership, Water A List, water risk management, water stewardship
(IN BRIEF) SAP and Syngenta have formed a multi-year strategic technology partnership to embed artificial intelligence across Syngenta’s global operations and accelerate innovation throughout the enterprise. The collaboration will modernize core processes using SAP Cloud ERP Private solutions, supported by … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chemicals, Industrial, Investment, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged agriculture technology, AI-assisted innovation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital transformation, enterprise modernization, Feroz Sheikh, grower services, Joule copilot, Manufacturing, Philipp Herzig, SAP and Syngenta Launch Strategic Partnership to Embed AI Across Global Agricultural Operations, SAP Business AI, SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Cloud ERP Private, SAP SE, strategic partnership, supply chain, Syngenta
(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has been awarded Global Top Employer certification for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, marking the second consecutive year it has achieved the institute’s highest recognition. The certification covers ST operations in 41 countries and places the … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Adrian Seligman, diversity equity and inclusion, employee engagement, Global Top Employer 2026, human resources excellence, learning and development, People Strategy, Rajita D’Souza, Semiconductor industry, STMicroelectronics, STMicroelectronics Recognized as a Global Top Employer for 2026 by Top Employers Institute, Talent Acquisition, Top Employers Institute, wellbeing, workplace culture
(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has been awarded the Global Top Employer 2026 certification by the Top Employers Institute for the sixth consecutive year, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to employee well-being and an attractive work environment. The recognition highlights strong performance … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Healthcare, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Boehringer Ingelheim, Boehringer Ingelheim Earns Global Top Employer 2026 Recognition for Sixth Consecutive Year, career development, employee well-being, employer branding, flexible working, Global Top Employer 2026, human resources, learning and development, Michael Schmelmer, People Strategy, physical mental social financial health, rewards and recognition, Top Employers Institute, Work Environment, workplace culture
(IN BRIEF) SGS has announced the launch of the ISO/IEC 42119 series, a new set of international standards dedicated to the testing of AI systems. The first publication, ISO/IEC TS 42119-2:2025, provides an overview of AI testing concepts, lifecycle coverage … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI assurance, AI governance, AI system testing, artificial intelligence standards, digital trust, EU AI Act, generative AI, ISO IEC 42119, ISO IEC 42119 Series Marks Major Step Forward in Global AI Testing and Assurance, ISO IEC IEEE 29119, ISO/IEC 42001, large language models, red teaming, risk based testing, SGS, trustworthy AI, verification and validation
(IN BRIEF) SGS has finalized the acquisition of Applied Technical Services following regulatory approval, adding a leading North American provider of testing, inspection, calibration, and forensic services to its portfolio. With more than 2,100 employees, ATS significantly enhances SGS’s technical … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Applied Technical Services, AT&S, ATS Joins SGS as Group Advances Expansion Strategy in North America, business expansion, calibration services, forensic engineering, Géraldine Picaud, industrial services, North America, regulatory approval, SGS, technical expertise, testing inspection and certification
(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica has partnered with INCATE, the European incubator for antibacterial therapies, to support the advancement of early-stage anti-infective innovations. As an industry partner, Basilea brings deep expertise in antibacterial and antifungal drug development, while expanding INCATE’s scope … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Non Profit, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged anti-infectives, antibacterial therapies, antifungal therapies, antimicrobial resistance, Basel life sciences, Basilea Joins INCATE to Advance Early-Stage Antibacterial and Antifungal Innovation in Europe, Basilea Pharmaceutica, biopharmaceutical innovation, clinical development, drug development, INCATE, industry partnership, infectious diseases, invasive fungal infections, Laurenz Kellenberger, preclinical research, Primo Schär, University of Basel
(IN BRIEF) ACEA and the Adecco Group have published a comprehensive new report examining how Europe’s automotive workforce must adapt to the rapid shift toward electrification and digitalisation. The analysis reveals growing demand for high-skilled roles in software, batteries, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ACEA, Adecco Group, Automotive Skills Implementation Toolkit, automotive workforce, competitiveness, Denis Machuel, digitalisation, electrification, European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, European automotive industry, Labour Market, Landmark Report Warns Europe’s Automotive Sector Must Accelerate Reskilling to Stay Competitive, Lifelong Learning, regional ecosystems, reskilling, Sigrid de Vries, skills transition, upskilling, workforce planning
(IN BRIEF) Stadler will modernise and resell 93 GTW trains from Swiss operator Thurbo to the Hungarian State Railways, enabling a fast and sustainable expansion of passenger capacity in Hungary. The refurbished trains will add around 14,000 seats, feature modern … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Hungary, Industrial, Investment, Management, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged European rail industry, GTW trains, Hungarian State Railways, MÀV, passenger rail capacity, rail modernisation, rolling stock refurbishment, Stadler, Stadler Launches Sustainable Rolling Stock Model with GTW Trains for MÁV, sustainable rail transport, Thurbo
(IN BRIEF) The Adecco Group’s Workforce Trends 2026 Report reveals a shift in worker priorities toward job security, fair pay and employer support for adaptability, signalling the end of the “great resignation” era. Based on global research across 31 countries, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Adecco Group, AI and work, blue collar workers, Denis Machuel, fair pay, future of work, global workforce research, internal mobility, job security, talent strategy, white collar workers, workforce agility, Workforce Trends 2026, Workforce Trends 2026 Signals End of Great Resignation and New Expectations for Employers
(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse has finalized its acquisition of Switzerland-based Duagon Group, strengthening its expertise in rail electronics, embedded software and signaling technology. The deal expands Knorr-Bremse’s position in high-growth rail market segments, brings together around 1,000 electronics and software specialists, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Duagon Group, Embedded Software, KB Signaling, Knorr-Bremse, Knorr-Bremse Completes Duagon Acquisition to Expand Rail Electronics and Signaling Capabilities, mergers and acquisitions, rail digitalisation, rail industry, rail infrastructure, railway electronics, Selectron, signaling technology, transport technology
(IN BRIEF) Chubb has named Jimaan Sané as Head of Growth for its Global Cyber business, tasking him with driving worldwide expansion of the company’s cyber insurance strategy. Bringing over a decade of cyber leadership experience from Beazley Group, Sané … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Beazley Group, Chubb, Chubb Appoints Jimaan Sané to Lead Global Growth Strategy for Cyber Insurance, cyber growth strategy, cyber insurance, cyber solutions, executive appointment, global cyber risk, insurance leadership, Jimaan Sané, underwriting
(IN BRIEF) Three Swiss deep-tech startups spun out of Empa are showcasing cutting-edge hardware innovations at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. BTRY AG is presenting ultra-thin solid-state batteries with one-minute charging, Ionic Wind AG is demonstrating fanless ionic-wind cooling for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged autonomous electronics, BTRY AG, CES 2026, electronics cooling, Empa, Empa-Derived Startups Highlight Next-Generation Hardware at CES 2026, energy storage, hardware innovation, ionic wind, Ionic Wind AG, IoT devices, Las Vegas technology showcase, materials science, Perovskia Solar, perovskite solar cells, photovoltaics, solid-state batteries, Swiss deep tech, Swiss engineering
(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica has entered into a strategic collaboration with Prokaryotics to develop a first-in-class broad-spectrum antifungal therapy targeting severe invasive fungal infections. The partnership focuses on novel compounds with a new mode of action aimed at pathogens such … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged anti-infective research, antifungal drug development, Aspergillus, Basilea Partners with Prokaryotics to Develop Novel Broad-Spectrum Antifungal Therapy, Basilea Pharmaceutica, biopharmaceutical collaboration, Candida, clinical development, first in class antifungal, global licensing agreement, invasive fungal infections, Laurenz Kellenberger, novel mode of action, Prokaryotics, rare molds, Terry Roemer
(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers, working with the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment and the University of Bern, have investigated how trifluoroacetic acid forms in the atmosphere and accumulates in water systems. Using long-term measurements and advanced modeling, the study … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, atmospheric modeling, Empa, Empa Study Reveals Rising Atmospheric Formation of Persistent PFAS Compound TFA, environmental persistence, FOEN, forever chemicals, groundwater, HFOs, hydrofluoroolefins, pesticide degradation, PFAS, precipitation, refrigerants, Stefan Reimann, Stephan Henne, surface water, Swiss Federal Office for the Environment, TFA, Trifluoroacetic Acid, University of Bern
(IN BRIEF) Sika has been recognized with the German Sustainability Award for its SikaBaffle® AutoStack system, a cavity-sealing solution that improves sustainability across automotive manufacturing. The product’s stackable design boosts packaging density, reducing transport emissions, storage needs, and logistics costs. … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged automotive manufacturing, automotive supply chain, cavity sealing, Chief Innovation and Sustainability Officer, circular economy, CO2 emissions reduction, Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis, German Sustainability Award, German Sustainability Award Recognizes Sika’s SikaBaffle AutoStack System, logistics optimization, low bake curing, packaging density, Patricia Heidtman, recycled materials, Sika, SikaBaffle AutoStack, Sustainability Innovation
(IN BRIEF) Louis Dreyfus Company has named Nigel Mamalis as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, following the unexpected death of Group CFO Patrick Treuer. With more than 30 years of experience across finance, trading, risk, and senior management roles … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged agribusiness sector, appointment, corporate finance, executive leadership, Geneva Switzerland, interim chief financial officer, LDC, leadership, Louis Dreyfus Company, Louis Dreyfus Company Ensures Financial Continuity with Interim CFO Appointment, Michael Gelchie, Nigel Mamalis, Patrick Treuer, senior management appointment
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