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INFO EVENT LP: Information Event on the launch of a Nanotechnology Research and Innovation Center

Shaping Innovation Together – the Nanotechnology Research and Innovation Centre (NRIC)

As outlined in the invitation, semiconductor and photonic technologies are key to our technological future. Switzerland is already home to many strong players in this field – but geopolitical developments and large-scale international investment programs are increasing the pressure.

To strengthen our position, ETH Zurich, Empa and Hitachi Energy – with the support of Swissmem – are planning to establish the NRIC at the Innovation Park in Dübendorf. The goal is to create a new platform for companies and research institutions, offering access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, expertise, and space for cutting-edge developments in semiconductor and photonics technologies.

Dr. Adriaan Spierings
Head of Unit
+41 44 384 48 31 +41 44 384 48 31 a.spierings@swissmem.ch E-Mail

Date and Location

Date & time
Thursday, April 17, 2024, 13:45 - ca. 17:00 hrs

Location
Empa Akademie DĂĽbendorf, Ăśberlandstrasse 129, 8600 DĂĽbendorf

Directions

Agenda

13.45 | Arrival of guests

14.00  | Welcome notice

14.05 | Introduction

Background and Swissmem SEMI industry sector
Adriaan Spierings - Swissmem

14:10 | Challenges for the Swiss semiconductor ecosystem

Importance of the semiconductor and photonics sector for Switzerland 
Martin Hirzel - President Swissmem
Swiss semiconductor industry – challenges and needs 
Tobias Keller - Hitachi Energy
Swiss scientific community – challenges and needs 
JĂĽrg Leuthold - ETH ZĂĽrich

14:55 | Swiss Chip Alliance (SCA)

The exchange and coordination platform for the Swiss clean room facilities
Adriaan Spierings - Swissmem

15:05 | Nanotechnology Research and Innovation Center

The new research and innovation center – what is planned and how could you participate
Lars Sommerhäuser - Empa

15:25 | Discussion

15:55 | Survey among interested potential users

Online survey to express industry interest by LoI / LoS
Adriaan Spierings - Swissmem

16:05 | Apéro & Networking

Directions

Empa Akademie Zurich

Ăśberlandstrasse 129
8600 Dübendorf,
Schweiz
+41 58 765 11 11
Google Maps

Bus stop: “Empa” directly in front of the building complex

Parking spaces are very lmited. Please use public transportation map for further information.

Q&A

Where can I check if tariffs have been claimed on a specific product?

[English…] Grundsätzlich werden für alle Produkte der Schweizer Tech-Industrie Zölle eingeführt. Für Details verweisen wir auf die Dokumente der US-Behörden zu den relevanten US-«Proclamations:

US tariffs for steel and aluminium – what products are affected?

[English…]

  • Vor dem 12. März 2025 bestanden lediglich Zölle fĂĽr Rohstahl (HS-Nummer 73) und Rohaluminium (HS 76).
  • Seit 12. März 2025 gelten zusätzlich Zölle fĂĽr Stahlprodukte der HS-Kapitel 84, 85 und 94 und fĂĽr Aluminiumprodukte die HS-Kapitel 66, 83, 84, 85, 87, 88, 90, 94, 95 und 96 in der Höhe von 25 Prozent. Diese Zölle gelten weiterhin.  
  • In diesen HS-Kapiteln werden jeweils ganz gezielt einzelne Produkte aufgelistet, die unter die Zölle fallen.
  • Bei verarbeiteten Produkten soll der Zoll auf dem Stahl- bzw. Aluminiumgehalt des Produkts erhoben werden. Wie dies genau geschehen soll, ist von den US-Behörden noch nicht kommuniziert worden. 

Zur Erklärung: HS steht für international harmonisiertes System der Zolltarife.

Registration

Please register by March 31, 2025 at the latest. Thank you very much.

Participation

Personal Details

Dr. Adriaan Spierings
Head of Unit
+41 44 384 48 31 +41 44 384 48 31 a.spierings@swissmem.ch E-Mail
Isabelle Haipt
Events & Assistance Industry sectors
+41 44 384 48 72 +41 44 384 48 72 i.haipt@swissmem.ch E-Mail

Last update: 23.04.2025