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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.

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Webinar «Kulturelle Voraussetzungen zum Teilen von Sachdaten»

Digitalisation Friday, 15. November 2024 15:00

Online

FAEL-Seminar: «Zeit» – Uhrenindustrie Schweiz

Further topics Wednesday, 20. November 2024 17:30

PH Zürich, Raum LAA-G001 (Lagerstrasse 2)

Sustainability Collider & Tech4Regen Ceremony

Advanced Manufacturing Monday, 25. November 2024 13:00

Rolex Learning Center, Ecublens

NRP 77 dialogue event “Regulating AI: Risks, rights and responsibilities”

Artificial Intelligence Tuesday, 26. November 2024 09:00

Kursaal Bern, Kornhaussstrasse 3, 3013 Bern Raum: Panorama 2-4

TecDay Reussbühl

TecDays Technology education Thursday, 28. November 2024 09:59

Kantonsschule Reussbühl, Luzern

Podiumsdiskussion: Wie politisch darf Wissenschaft sein?

Further topics Tuesday, 03. December 2024 18:00

Kuppelraum, Hauptgebäude, Universität Bern

Netzwerkanlass Engineers' Day 2025

Food Further topics Thursday, 06. February 2025 13:30

FHNW Campus Muttenz, Hofackerstrasse 30, 4132 Muttenz

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Artificial Intelligence 05-11-24

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Artificial Intelligence 04-11-24

TecNight Wohlen: 800 pupils and hundreds of interested people on a voyage of discovery - with astronaut Claude Nicollier

TecNights Technology education 01-11-24

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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...

Quantum computers: How do they work and what will we use them for?

Quantum computers are set to revolutionize technology far beyond the capabilities of today's digital systems. While conventional computers work with bits, quantum computers use...

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...

Future visions and technologies for distribution grids

[Translate to English:] Transformation Energiesystem zentral dezentral

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...

How safe do Swiss internet users feel in the cyberspace?

The digital landscape is constantly changing, and with it comes a growing need to be aware of internet and online shopping safety. The final report 2023: Security on the Internet &...

Factsheet Security of supply: How Switzerland can produce important medicines in times of crisis

Swiss National Cyberstrategy (NCS): A Quantitative Assessment of the Cybersecurity Research Landscape

The National Strategy for the Protection of Switzerland against Cyber Risks (NCS) emphasises the essential role of cybersecurity research in promoting Switzerland's resilience to...

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