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 over 650 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

SLAS 2026
SLAS 2026 in Boston unites life sciences and lab automation leaders. Lucie Jandet (Visienco/CSEM) has applied for the New Product Award, showcasing cutting-edge innovation at the conference....
7 February 2026 — 11 February 2026

Tag der offenen Tür bei CSEM
(German only) Willkommen in der Zukunft! Wir laden alle Neugierigen, Technikbegeisterten und Nachbar:innen herzlich ein, den neuen CSEM-Stan...
18 February 2026

Feierliche Eröffnung des neuen CSEM-Standorts
(German only) CSEM eröffnet am 18. Februar 2026 seinen neuen Standort in Schwyz – ein Meilenstein für Forschung, Innovation und regionale En...
18 February 2026

Swiss precision at the heart of next-generation weather forecasting
How Swiss precision engineering at CSEM helps Europe see extreme weather forming, by scanning the atmosphere with extraordinary accuracy, be...
Published on 30 January 2026

A biodegradable smart sensor to monitor sensitive goods
GREENsPACK is a sustainable smart sensing tag that can be used to signal when shipments of medicines or food have exceeded a safe threshold ...
Published on 1 December 2025









