Semiconductor and photonic chips are crucial to modern technologies, from AI to defense equipment, and Switzerland plays a significant role in their production and innovation. However, geopolitical challenges and global competition threaten Switzerland's position. To address this, ETH Zurich, Empa, Hitachi Energy, and Swissmem are launching the Nanotechnology Research and Innovation Centre (NRIC) in Dübendorf. The NRIC will enhance Switzerland’s capabilities in these industries by providing advanced facilities and fostering innovation.
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Cemal Aydogan, President of the Industry Sector Semiconductors
Adriaan Spierings, Secretary General
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.
Date and Location
Date & time
Thursday, April 17, 2024, 13:45 - approx. 17:00
Location
Empa Akademie DĂĽbendorf, Ăśberlandstrasse 129, 8600 DĂĽbendorf
Registration
Head of Unit
+41 44 384 48 31 +41 44 384 48 31 a.spierings@swissmem.ch E-Mail
Events & Assistance Industry sectors
+41 44 384 48 72 +41 44 384 48 72 i.haipt@swissmem.ch E-Mail