Facing the challenges of our time
CSEM is a public-private, non-profit Swiss technology innovation center. CSEM enables competitiveness through innovation by developing and transferring world-class technologies for the industrial sector.
Our Vision
We believe in a future that is imagined, shared, and created TOGETHER.
At CSEM, we don’t just innovate, we envision technologies that shape tomorrow.
Since 1984, our purpose has remained constant: to harness science and technology for the benefit of society. Today, with 640 people across Switzerland, we remain committed to our mission: to develop and transfer world-class solutions in digital technologies, precision manufacturing, and sustainable energy systems. In doing so, we empower Swiss industry to innovate and remain competitive.
Research programs
Digital technologies: We help convert digital dreams into real products by providing state-of-the-art IoT, wearables, edge computing, artificial intelligence, and industry 4.0 solutions.
News and Events

Smart battery pack for space and more - CSEM × ALMATECH
Discover how CSEM and Almatech are rethinking battery-pack architecture for space applications: lighter, multifunctional, additively manufactured frame designed to simplify integration, improve maintainability and shorten manufacturing lead time, while addressing the demanding constraints of space environments....
Published on 3 July 2026

VISION 2026
VISION is the largest international machine vision trade fair. If you are looking for specific machine vision solutions, meet us there to di...
6 October 2026 — 8 October 2026

Quantum Industry Day in Switzerland 2026
Part of UNESCO’s Quantum Year, the Quantum Industry Day Week (Oct 12-16, 2026) connects academia and industry to accelerate quantum innovati...
13 October 2026

Real-Time Bioreactor Glucose Monitoring comes into focus
Hamilton’s GlucoSense enables real-time bioreactor glucose monitoring, helping biologics manufacturers improve process control and bioproces...
Published on 3 June 2026

Innovation in Bewegung
(German only) Die Bahnbranche steht vor der Aufgabe, Innovation gezielt dort einzusetzen, wo sie Betrieb, Infrastruktur, Rollmaterial und En...
22 October 2026









