Nanotechnology in Switzerland – companies, research, and degree programs

Nanotechnology companies in Switzerland

Altogether there are 33 companies in Switzerland with a nanotechnology focus.
The company develops high-tech materials for electronics. Their material innovations are used in optical and electronic coatings.
Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine Companies
Debiopharm Group is a global biopharmaceutical development specialist that in-licenses promising biologics and small molecule drug candidates.
Applies nanotechnology to the design and manufacture of pumps, coatings and micro-needle arrays.
MMI is a leading company providing scientists with innovative and sophisticated instruments which introduced the use of solid state laser capture microdissection, making this core technology in many scientific fields more efficient and cost effective. The patented adhesive cap is reliable, clean and easy to use. The company's products range from laser microdissection systems and optical tweezers to single cell technologies.
Nano Bridging Molecules is devoted to researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing its patented SurfLink® range of advanced medical implant surface modifications designed to render medical implants biocompatible with the human body.
The company specializes in the development, production, distribution and servicing of enabling solutions for the discovery of pharmaceutical substances, as well as for genomics, proteomics, and diagnostics. Nanotechnology applications include a nanopipetting system.
Nanotechnology Products, Applications & Instruments Companies
Attolight produces a novel measurement tool that tracks ultrafast electron movements in nanostructures.
Advanced micro- and nanofocus X-Ray technology for inspection and analysis applications.
Eulitha AG is a spin-off company of the Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland. It specializes in the development of lithographic technologies for applications in photonics, optoelectronics, semiconductors and biotech. It manufactures and markets nano-patterned samples and templates using its own PHABLE™ tools and state-of-the-art e-beam lithography systems. PHABLE is the brand name of its proprietary photolithography platform, which includes exposure tools and wafer patterning services. The PHABLE-Technology is a breakthrough for low-cost production of sub-micron periodic structures over large-areas with a non-contact exposure system.
FEMTOPRINT is an innovative technology based on the use of a femtolaser to create a large variety of micro-devices out of glass or other substrates with optical properties.
FemtoTools develops and fabricates micro force measurement tools and precision handling instruments for the micro- and nanodomain.
Imina Technologies designs and fabricates high precision manipulators for research and development activities in nanotechnologies and life science.
The company is a leader in highest quality thin-film PVD, PaCVD and CVD coating technologies.
The company develops, produces and distributes 3D analysis instruments based on the Digital Holographic Microscopy (DHM) technology. With this technology, microscopes combine nanometric resolution, real-time and non-invasive three dimensional observation
Manufactures SPM control systems.
NanoScan Ltd develops high-resolution scanning probe microscopes fulfilling present and future analytical needs on nanometer-sized surface structures.
Manufactures scanning probes for scanning probe microscopy.
Nanosurf is a leading manufacturer of atomic force microscopes and scanning tunneling microscopes. Their full range of AFM and STM products is trusted by professionals worldwide to help them visualize, analyze, and manipulate objects and surfaces at the nanoscale. Nanosurf microscopes excel through their smart design, innovative technology, and intuitive operation.
Nanovis develops, manufactures and markets nanotechnical systems for surface treatment of organic and inorganic solids, such as plastic, ceramic, glass or metal parts.
NanoWorld™ is a manufacturer of innovative high-quality probes for Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM). The many kinds of SPM probes with various tip shapes and coatings offered by NanoWorld are used by researchers as well as in industrial applications.
novoMOF is a technology company in the field of advanced materials with focus on synthesis and production of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
An industrial high-tech company focusing on machine and systems engineering. Oerlikon stands for leading industrial solutions and cutting-edge technology in textile production, thin film coating, propulsion, precision and vacuum technology.
PHASIS is a spin-off company of the University of Geneva, which is a renowned academic research institution in the fields of thin film technology, and ferroelectric and superconducting materials. PHASIS activities are concentrated on the production and distribution of gold substrates, epitaxial gold thin films and epitaxial PZT thin films for both academic and industrial research, and practical applications.
Solaronix is active in the area of renewable energy and has a leading position in the development of new photovoltaic cells imitating natural photosynthesis. In particular, the dye sensitized nanocristalline titanium oxide solar cell is in a advanced stadium.
STMicroelectronics is the number one supplier of MEMS technology for consumer and telecoms applications and a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications with innovative semiconductor solutions.
(Site in German) SuSoS specializes in the fields of surface modification and characterization.
Manufacturer of performance mills for continuous dispersion and wet grinding of low viscous to viscous products in the micron and nanometer ranges.
Zurich Instruments is a technology leader developing and selling advanced test & measurement instruments for dynamic signal analysis. These devices are used in many fields of application by high-technology research laboratories and industrial development sites. Zurich Instruments' vision is to revolutionize instrumentation in the high-frequency (HF) and ultra-high-frequency (UHF) range by incorporating the latest analog and digital technology into powerful measurement systems for unprecedented functionality. Best-in-class performance, differentiating features, new measurement solutions, and premium customer support complete the unique offering.
Nanotechnology Services & Intermediaries
CSEM, the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology, Inc., is a privately held research and development company active in Applied Research; Product Development; Prototype and Low-volume Production; Technology Consulting. Its main fields of activity are micro- and nanotechnologies, microelectronics, systems engineering, microrobotics, photonics, information and communication technologies.
Nanotechnology consulting and research firm.
NanoDimension is a venture capital firm supporting nanotechnology companies.
Schoeller Technologies AG is a globally active licensing company for innovative textile technologies including its nanotechnology-based NanoSphere textile finish.
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS undertakes material inspection services such as chemical composition and grain size measurement to ensure nanomaterials meet specifications. It further offers R&D Support, Quality Control along the Production Process, Environmental Analysis, and Reliability Tests.

Nanotechnology research organizations in Switzerland

There are 32 university and college research labs in Switzerland with a nanotechnology focus.
There are 16 initiatives and networks in Switzerland with a nanotechnology focus.
There are 4 degree programs in Switzerland with a nanotechnology focus.
Here is a complete list of all non-commercial nanotechnology organizations in Switzerland, sorted alphabetically.
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