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

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

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









