Technology Outlook identifies key technologies for Switzerland – laying the foundation for informed decision-making in business, politics and research.
Management Summary
Technological developments of strategic importance for Switzerland.
Pioneering technologies with potential for Switzerland at a glance.
Real-world applications: how companies successfully deploy new technologies.
2D materials
Artificial photosynthesis
Bacteriophages
Biocatalysis
Bioinspiration and biointegration
Bioplastics from waste
CO₂-based plastics
CO₂-reduced concrete
Deep geothermal energy
Diamond-based photonics
Earth observation
Fibre-optic sensors
Flexible batteries
Human augmentation
Hydrogen
Industry 5.0
Internet of Things
mRNA
Negative emissions technologies
Perovskite
Personalised nutrition
Phosphorus recycling
PICs
Plasma technologies
Plastics recycling
Quantum computing
Sustainable adhesives and sealants
Synfuels
Synthetic biology
TIMs
URLLC
Going for gold with whey
Gosh, Gopf – software with insight
Using bacteria to fight cancer
A rare story of rare earths
Old smartphones in the service of energy efficiency
Extracting gold from electronic waste
A passport for batteries
Used – but not obsolete
Virtual germs for hygienic hands
Disassembling batteries by means of AI-assisted robotics
Medication coach instead of too many cooks
Keeping an eye on the job with the Almer Arc AR glasses
New materials for the next generation of batteries
Longevity for batteries from the electromobility sector
Energy twin models companies’ energy consumption
Park assist for artificial respiration
Underwater robots for shallow and dangerous waters
A passion for feet
Less food waste thanks to automatic image recognition
Electric cars as energy storage units
Recycling batteries in a water bath
Making batteries fly
Evidence-based maintenance – a tale of wanted and unwanted events
Earthquake protection in four dimensions
Foot orthoses from a 3D printer
Sustainability thanks to weight reduction
Implants from a loudspeaker
Chocolate from a printer
Teamwork in the air
Quality management in additive manufacturing
Machine translation for Switzerland
New procedures in additive manufacturing
3D printing of composites and multi-materials
3D printing of food
3D printing of concrete structural elements
3D bioprinting
4D printing
