(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers, in collaboration with the University of Limerick, have identified a highly active type of protein fibril, termed “superspreader,” that may play a key role in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Using advanced atomic force microscopy, they … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged "Superspreader", Alzheimer's, ANDREA SIX, Dan Cîmpean, Empa, Ireland, partnership, Peter Nirmalraj, Protein Fibrils, sustainability, University of Limerick
(IN BRIEF) On October 1, 2024, Andrea Six reported on the groundbreaking work by EMPA researchers in collaboration with Aldena Therapeutics to develop nanoceramic “stars” for treating common skin conditions like psoriasis and neurodermatitis. These nanoceramic structures temporarily create micro-wounds … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ANDREA SIX, Empa, innovative, Nanoceramics, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, Skin Disease Treatment
(IN BRIEF) Perovskia Solar, an Empa spin-off, has secured over two million Swiss francs in seed funding and signed contracts with more than ten major IoT companies. Specializing in custom-printed perovskite solar cells, the company aims to provide sustainable energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Anand Verma, Beda Rohner, Empa, IoT Sector, Nils Hagander, Perovskia Solar, solar technology
(IN BRIEF) The SOLiDIFY consortium, part of the Horizon 2020 initiative, has developed a high-performance lithium-metal solid-state battery with an energy density of 1070 Wh/L, surpassing current lithium-ion batteries. This innovative “liquid-to-solid” electrolyte battery, produced at Belgium’s EnergyVille lab, offers … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Empa has appointed Matthias Sulzer as the new Head of the Engineering Sciences Department, effective January 1, 2025. Sulzer, an expert in energy and building technology, will succeed Peter Richner, who will retire in March 2025. Sulzer will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged appointment, Empa, Head of Engineering Sciences Department, leadership, Matthias Sulzer, Peter Richner
(IN BRIEF) Two apprentice physics laboratory technicians at Empa, Silvio Müller and Yanis Strüby, created a Tesla coil that not only generates lightning but also plays music. Their innovative project won both the jury and participant awards at the «Züri-Oberland» … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Apprenticehip, Dominik Bachmann, Empa, Musical Tesla Coil, Silvio Müller, Yanis Strüby
(IN BRIEF) Empa has launched the “Mining the Atmosphere” initiative, aiming to transform buildings from CO2 emitters into carbon sinks. Through the NEST unit “Beyond Zero,” the project develops and tests innovative materials, such as carbon-based aggregates in concrete, that … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged "Mining the Atmosphere", 'Beyond Zero', CO2-Negative Buildings, construction industry, Empa, Implenia, OOS, partnership, sustaianbaility
(IN BRIEF) The Empa Summer Camp 2024 in Zurich offered 24 children of Empa employees a week-long immersive experience in STEM education. The camp featured hands-on workshops in engineering and materials science, encouraging creativity and problem-solving. The program balanced scientific … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 2024 Summer Camp, Empa, Hands-On Learning, Peter Ebschner, STEM Innovators
(IN BRIEF) Empa’s Open Lab Day on September 14, 2024, at their Dübendorf research campus will offer the public a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge materials science through interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and tours. The event will cover themes like energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Eawag, Empa, Open Lab Day, partnership, scientific research, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Empa’s Thun campus, now an internationally acclaimed center for materials technology, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Established in 1994, the campus has grown into a hub of innovation, employing around 90 experts and fostering collaborations with universities and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A study by the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW), co-authored by Empa researcher Gerrit Kuhlmann, highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite-based earth observations can help reduce the impact of climate change in Switzerland. The study suggests … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI, climate change, Empa, Gerrit Kuhlmann, SATW Study, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) EMPA researchers are developing a new diagnostic procedure using dark-field X-ray imaging to determine the structure and composition of kidney stones, potentially reducing the need for invasive surgeries. Supported by the Maiores Foundation, this technology aims to provide … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, announces Jakob Schwiedrzik as the new head of the High-Performance Ceramics laboratory, effective from August 1, 2024. With around ten years of experience at Empa’s site in Thun, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged appointment, Empa, Head of High-Performance Ceramics Laboratory, Jakob Schwiedrzik, leadership
(IN BRIEF) Swissloop Tunneling, a team of students from ETH Zurich supported by Empa, emerged victorious at the Not-a-Boring Competition 2024 in Bastrop, Texas, with their innovative micro-tunneling machine, Groundhog Beta. The team’s success marks a significant milestone in the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers are leading the charge in the “Mining the Atmosphere” initiative, aiming to harvest renewable energy from the Earth’s sun belt and transport it to industrial hubs like Switzerland. By utilizing pyrolysis to decarbonize natural gas, producing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged "Mining the Atmosphere", Christian Bach, Empa, renewable energy, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Graphene Flagship, Europe’s largest-ever research initiative with a one billion Euro budget, concludes its ten-year journey, yielding significant insights into the health and environmental impacts of graphene and related materials. Empa researchers, including Peter Wick, have played … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Bernd Nowack, Empa, Findings, Graphene Flagship, innovations, Peter Wick, Roland Hischie, Tina Bürki
(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Andyn Omanovic, in collaboration with etavalve GmbH, a spin-off of Empa and ETH Zurich, is poised to revolutionize the utilization of industrial waste heat. Omanovic’s innovative piston machine, equipped with an electro-hydraulically actuated valve control system, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Empa and wst21, in response to postulate Po 19.3559, have collaborated to address the significant environmental impact of tire wear, which accounts for a substantial portion of microplastics in the environment. Their comprehensive report, published recently, compiles various … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Environment, Industrial, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ABS, black marks on the road, braking, Empa, Microplastics, Motor vehicles, Po 19.3559, REPORT, road shoulders, SABAs, sludge collectors, tire abrasion, Tire wear, tires, wst21
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich have developed innovative methods to enhance the efficiency and brightness of perovskite quantum dots, which can emit light of specific colors and single photons, critical for quantum technologies and displays. They created … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Aleksey Yekimov, Brighter Light Emission, Empa, ETH Zurich, Gabriele Raino, Louis E. Brus, Maksym Kovalenko, Moungi G. Bawendi, partnership, Perovskite Quantum Dots, quantum technologies, researchers, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In conjunction with the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, the six institutions of the ETH Domain hosted a special event at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) to present their cutting-edge research to high-ranking … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Christoph Hegg, Eawag, Empa, EPFL, Eric Nussbaumer, ETH Zurich, Guy Parmelin, Jürg Schweizer, Martina Hirayama, PSI, RESEARCH, World Economic Forum, WSL
(IN BRIEF) Swiss startup BTRY, a spin-off from Empa and ETH Zurich, has secured CHF 900,000 in its initial funding round. Led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), the startup focuses on developing thin-film solid-state batteries capable of … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Abdessalem Aribia, BTRY, Empa, ETH Zurich, Florian Dünner, High-Tech Gründerfonds, HTGF, lithium-ion batteries, lithium-ion thin-film battery, Moritz Futscher, thin-film solid-state batteries, Timo Bertsch, Yaroslav Romanyuk, ZKB, Zürcher Kantonalbank
(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed an innovative technique using nanoparticles for soldering wounds, potentially revolutionizing wound closure methods. This groundbreaking approach offers precise temperature control and can be applied in minimally invasive surgery. The nanoparticles enable gentle laser soldering, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from ETH Zurich, Empa, and Stanford University have made a remarkable discovery that excited electrons can straighten the crystal lattice of perovskite nanocrystals, increasing their symmetry rather than causing disorder. This unexpected finding could pave the way … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The REFORMERS research project, funded under the EU’s Horizon Europe program, has officially commenced its mission to develop and roll out “Renewable Energy Valleys” (REVs) across Europe. The project’s flagship, located in the Netherlands between Alkmaar and Heiloo, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Empa, EU, Europe, Netherlands, partnership, Philipp Heer, REFORMERS Project, Renewable Energy Valley, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Maksym Kovalenko and Zhanyun Wang, two scientists from Empa, have been recognized as “Highly Cited Researchers” by Clarivate, an analytics company. This designation is awarded to scientists whose publications have garnered significant citations and influence in their respective … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged "Highly Cited Researchers", Awards, Clarivate, Empa, Influential Contributions, Maksym Kovalenko, scientists, Zhanyun Wang
(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher David Reber is on a mission to improve the energy density of water-based flow batteries, making them more suitable for storing renewable energy in urban environments. Flow batteries, unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries, store energy in liquid … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Empa, a Swiss research institute, has created an innovative method for analyzing heavy metals like mercury, lead, and cadmium in batteries, supporting compliance with strict regulations. Batteries, used extensively in various applications, can contain harmful ingredients, and their … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Analyze, batteries, cadmium, Claudia Schreiner, Empa, FOEN, Hazardous Heavy Metals, innovative, lead, Marcel Held, mercury, Renato Figi, safety, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa, a Swiss research institute, have developed a virtual reality simulation tool for studying and simulating various types of railroad noise. The tool, created as part of the EU project SILVARSTAR, enables users to experience and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Empa, Railroad Noise, SILVARSTAR, Simulating, Studying, Virtual Reality Tool
(IN BRIEF) In a creative collaboration between Empa researchers, school children, and the St. Gallen University of Teacher Education, a visionary children’s book about the circular economy is being developed to inspire readers of all ages. The project, known as … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Education, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged circular economy, Empa, Harald Desing, Marion Rogalla, partnership, School children, sustainability, SWICO, V-Zug, Visionary Children's Book
(IN BRIEF) Empa, a Swiss research institute, is actively addressing the shortage of skilled workers in technical professions by providing support to talented individuals throughout their academic and professional journeys. Empa’s efforts encompass apprenticeships, academic studies, research careers, and entrepreneurship. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Comprehensive Approach, Empa, Skill Shortages, Swiss, talent, Technical Professions
(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Thomas Geiger has been part of a multinational EU project called “Hypelignum” to investigate the production of ecologically sustainable circuit boards for the electronics industry from cellulose fibers. The project aims to develop biodegradable electronics by … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Empa have developed a translucent glass brick with good insulation properties thanks to aerogel, which can even be used for load-bearing elements. The glass brick has a measured thermal conductivity of 53 mW/(m∙K) and a compressive … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged aerogel, Empa, insulation, load-bearing walls, translucent glass brick
(NOTICIA EN BREVE) El Museo Suizo del Transporte ha inaugurado una nueva exposición, “¡Experimenta la energía!” en su “Casa de la Energía” especialmente diseñada en Lucerna. La exposición tiene como objetivo promover el diálogo intergeneracional sobre la Estrategia Energética 2050 … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Science, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bertrand Piccard, Brigitte Buchmann, Christian Bach, combustible sintético, Conferencia Powerfuel, Empa, Energía, EPFL, ETH Board, ETH Zurich, Experience Energy!, Exposición, hidrógeno, House of Energy, Martin Candinas, movilidad, Paul Scherrer Institute, PSI, Swiss Museum of Transport
(IN BRIEF) The Swiss Museum of Transport has opened a new exhibition, “Experience Energy!” at its purpose-built “House of Energy” in Lucerne. The exhibition aims to promote cross-generational dialogue on the Energy Strategy 2050 and has been created in collaboration … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Science, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bertrand Piccard, Brigitte Buchmann, Christian Bach, Empa, ENERGY, EPFL, ETH Board, ETH Zurich, exhibition, Experience Energy!, House of Energy, hydrogen, Martin Candinas, mobility, Paul Scherrer Institute, Powerfuel Conference, PSI, Swiss Museum of Transport, synfuel
(IN KÜRZE) Forscher der Empa haben in einer Studie untersucht, wie sich die Sommerzeit auf den Heiz- und Kühlenergiebedarf von Bürogebäuden auswirkt. Die Studie legt nahe, dass die Zeitumstellung zu Energieeinsparungen in Büros führen könnte, da die Mitarbeiter am Nachmittag … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Bürogebäude, Empa, Heizung, Klimawandel, Kühlenergie, Kunstlicht, Massimo Fiorentini, Sommerzeit, Stromverbrauch, Sven Eggimann
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa have conducted a study analyzing the impact of daylight-saving time on heating and cooling energy requirements for office buildings. The study suggests that the time change could lead to energy savings in offices due to … Read the full press release
(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Empa, un instituto de investigación suizo, está colaborando con la Universidad de Formación de Profesores de St. Gallen y niños de primaria para desarrollar visiones para un futuro sostenible y recopilarlas en un libro ilustrado para niños. … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Entertainment, Environment, Science, Society, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged crecientes montañas de desechos, crisis climática, economía circular, Empa, Fundación Nacional Suiza para la Ciencia, futuro sostenible, Harald Desing, libro ilustrado para niños, pérdida de biodiversidad, PHSG, programa Agora, SNSF, St. Gallen University of Teacher Education, SWICO, V-Zug
(IN BRIEF) Empa, a Swiss research institute, is collaborating with St. Gallen University of Teacher Education and primary schoolchildren to develop visions for a sustainable future and compile them into an illustrated children’s book. The project, titled “Co-creating a Circular … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Entertainment, Environment, Science, Society, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Agora program, circular economy, climate crisis, Empa, growing mountains of waste, Harald Desing, illustrated children's book, loss of biodiversity, PHSG, SNSF, St. Gallen University of Teacher Education, sustainable future, SWICO, The Swiss National Science Foundation, V-Zug
(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Investigadores de Empa han realizado un estudio sobre los riesgos para la salud de quemar plásticos que contienen grafeno. El estudio encontró que los residuos de nanoplaquetas de grafeno que quedan después de la quema de materiales … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa have conducted a study on the health risks of burning graphene-containing plastics. The study found that graphene nanoplatelet residues left after the burning of composite materials containing graphene are harmless in case of acute exposure. … Read the full press release
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