As the most important network of experts for the engineering sciences in Switzerland, our goal is to further enhance Switzerland’s leading position in this field, and to help ensure that findings are translated into technologies and innovations for the benefit of the economy and society.
Green hydrogen - a contribution to Switzerland's security of supply and decarbonisation
The conversion of energy systems to climate neutrality and security of supply presents major challenges for Switzerland. Hydrogen has a special role to play in the efforts to...
Cyber Study 2024: protective measures are often neglected
The Cyber Study 2024 shows: Cybercrime is a serious threat for Swiss SMEs, IT service providers and private individuals - but many are hardly taking any protective measures.
Discussion paper: How safe should automated vehicles be?
Automated vehicles (AV) are expected to increase driving comfort and improve traffic flow. By handing over control and driving functions to a sophisticated technical system, they...
The surprising prosperity of Switzerland
Switzerland continues to surprise us with its economic success, even though it has neither large deposits of raw materials nor direct access to the sea. But what is behind this...
SATW Forum "Defossilisation of the Swiss chemical industry - shaping the future"
A rapid reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is essential to effectively combat climate change. The energy sector in particular, which is heavily dependent on fossil fuels such as...
Wanted! These technical professions are looking for you!
In this issue of Technoscope, we present a number of technical professions that are currently experiencing a shortage of skilled labor—in some cases, not all apprenticeship...
Innovation strength analysis 2024: Strategies for an innovative Switzerland
Is Swiss industry’s capacity for innovation in jeopardy? Despite declining headcount and research and development challenges, the latest analysis by the Swiss Academy of...
How to use the power of AI to reduce the impact of climate change on Switzerland
Climate change is showing negative impacts worldwide and Switzerland is particularly affected - what can be done? More than 70 experts and scientists from 30 renowned Swiss...
Technology that helps mankind
The world situation is not rosy: war in Europe, environmental destruction, climate crisis. Sometimes everything seems desperate. But there is also reason for hope. Technology often...
Future visions and technologies for distribution grids
This publication is a collaboration between the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) and the National Center of Competence in Research Automation (NCCR Automation). It aims...
Factsheet Security of supply: Will the shelves still be full tomorrow?
Empty shelves in the supermarkets? Given the abundance of food, it's hard to imagine. But for Switzerland in particular, it is becoming more challenging to secure supplies - the...
Super computer: Fast, faster, fastest
The latest issue immerses us in the world of supercomputers - the giants of computing power. Meet the "Frontier", the fastest high-performance computer, capable of 1.1 trillion...