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Dear valued Facebook community,

We wanted to take a moment to address an important change in CSEM’s social media presence. In our ongoing efforts to enhance your experience and streamline our communications, we have temporarily suspended our Facebook account.

While we greatly appreciate your support and engagement on our Facebook platform, we believe that focusing our resources on other channels will allow us to provide you with more relevant and up-to-date content. During this suspension period, we invite you to connect with us on our vibrant LinkedIn channel, where you'll find the freshest CSEM news, updates, and insightful content.

🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://ow.ly/MtNQ50PBQEi

💡 "When it comes to innovation in Switzerland, CSEM is the gold standard. Few partners can so effortlessly understand the watchmaking world’s complex demands while working with 21st-century technologies," says Claude Greisler, Co-Founder and Master Watchmaker at ARMIN STROM.

⌚ After such a lovely introduction, perhaps we can share more about this story with you! By harnessing the power of flexure blade technology, Armin Strom has unleashed the true potential of "resonance."

⏱️ Our experts optimized the material and design of Armin Strom’s flexure blade coupling spring, ensuring unparalleled stability and speed of synchronization of their watches’ dual balance wheels, resulting in impeccable timekeeping.

💯🎯 By trailblazing innovations in the Swiss watch industry, we help elevate brands like Armin Strom, fortifying Switzerland’s status as the world’s leading innovator.

▶️ See how resonance is being redefined. Discover the FULL story and video: https://ow.ly/pbjR50P7gYI

Armin Strom | Watchmaking innovation: Mastering “resonance” with flexure blade technology Research into flexure blade technology and its application in micromechanics has led to new discoveries in the watchmaking world, and CSEM is at the center of one of these developments.

🌞📰 We’ve got all the details about a groundbreaking achievement in the field of ! Our research, now featured in the prestigious journal Science, has surpassed the efficiency limitations of traditional silicon solar cells.

♒ By combining the power of perovskite and silicon in a tandem architecture, EPFL's PV-Lab and CSEM achieved a certified power conversion efficiency of 31.25% in 2022.

⚡ This achievement drives us closer to more affordable and sustainable solar electricity. Our collaborative approach addresses a critical limitation in perovskite-on-silicon tandem cells, improving charge carrier collection and maximizing energy production.

🔋 It also has far-reaching implications for the PV industry, potentially transforming the solar landscape. We are committed to refining our technology, overcoming scalability and reliability challenges, and bringing perovskite-on-silicon tandem cells closer to commercial viability.

♻️ Join us in shaping the future of solar energy and driving the transition toward a greener world: https://ow.ly/yfgT50P5Xh5

Photovoltaic technology breakthrough: The science behind achieving 31.25% efficiency Pioneering research by EPFL's PV-Lab and CSEM published in Science journal unveils 31.25% efficiency with perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar cells.

📢 CSEM is coming to you LIVE from Viva Technology in Paris! The event that brings together the brightest minds and innovative companies from around the world! 🌍

Meet us at the booth (Hall 1/B30) and over 25 other Swiss exhibitors. Uncover how our experts can help you unlock the full potential of your business. Here's what you can gain by connecting with us:

🔬 Cutting-Edge Expertise: Our team of seasoned experts will showcase their in-depth knowledge and expertise in fields including digital transformation, advanced technologies, and sustainable solutions.

💡 Innovative Solutions: Explore the latest breakthroughs and innovative solutions developed by CSEM, designed to address the unique challenges of our times. From AI-powered systems to IoT applications, organ-on-chip and beyond, we have the tools to take your business to new heights.

🤝 Collaborative Partnerships: Connect with our experts to explore potential collaborations and partnerships. Whether you're looking to co-develop a product, explore joint research projects, or leverage our expertise, we're eager to discuss how we can work together to drive innovation and growth.

🌱 Inspiring Ideas: Immerse yourself in a vibrant ecosystem of ideas and inspiration. Engage in insightful conversations, attend thought-provoking sessions, and network with fellow industry leaders and visionaries.

Discover how CSEM can be your catalyst for success in the ever-evolving world of technology and innovation. We're excited to meet you and explore new possibilities together: https://ow.ly/6xsA50OQ77l

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🎉 We are thrilled to share some great news as CSEM’s teams achieved some remarkable things in 2022!

✅ We surpassed CHF 100 million in revenue, a testament to our commitment to pushing boundaries and fueling economic growth
💡 We filed 26 new patent families, solidifying
Switzerland's global innovation standing and creating technologies and solutions that shape industries and change lives.
💥 We successfully launched not one but two new start-ups embodying our dedication to driving change

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📝 The ONLINE version of our 2022 annual report is now available, with all these highlights and more: https://ow.ly/Hjvk50OLvf0

👏 And, we’d like to welcome Andreas Rickenbacher as our new Chair, who builds on the visionary leadership of Claude Nicollier.

👉 Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our mission to drive innovation and shape a brighter future: https://ow.ly/O9e950OLvf2

Message from Claude Nicollier & Alexandre Pauchard We are aiming to make an even bigger impact on the Swiss industrial landscape. And we believe that technology is part of the answer to the complex environmental, economic, and societal challenges we face.

🌞🌎 CSEM's technology is significantly impacting the solar industry, as evidenced by its inclusion in every cell and module of Meyer Burger's Heterojunction/SmartWire solar panels!

💪 We are proud to announce that Ingka Investments, the investment arm of the largest IKEA retailer Ingka Group, has chosen Meyer Burger's Heterojunction/SmartWire modules optimized for utility-scale applications, based on their superior performance. As part of a four-year supply agreement with Ingka Investments, Meyer Burger's plant in Arizona, USA, will produce these solar modules between 2025 and 2029.

🏭 This agreement is a testament to the quality of Meyer Burger's products and CSEM's technology, as well as the increasing demand for renewable energy solutions and the re-localization of manufacturing in the US and Europe.

🤗 We look forward to continuing our work with industry leader Meyer Burger for a bright and more future.

👉 Read all about the CSEM x Meyer Burger’s partnership: https://www.csem.ch/en/news/meyer-burger-and-csem-extend-collaboration

👉 See Meyer Burger’s Heterojunction panels in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY8hXD26y0M$

Meyer Burger and CSEM extend collaboration Current milestone: Record breaking crystalline silicon solar cell with 25.4 percent certified efficiency.

🧬🔬 CSEM has supported the Lausanne-based start-up Alithea Genomics in developing a technology capable of processing hundreds of ( ) samples in a single tube, which translates to a significant reduction in reagents and manual effort in the overall workflow 👏.

🧪 Find out all about the project: http://ow.ly/K65H50OoGO1

Democratizing RNA sequencing: A breakthrough in cost and efficiency CSEM has supported the Lausanne-based start-up Alithea Genomics in developing a technology capable of processing hundreds of ribonucleic acid (RNA) samples in a single tube, which translates to a significant reduction in reagents and manual effort in the overall workflow.

🚀 We are ready! What about you? Join CSEM at 🌟 Industrieforum 2025, the anniversary edition 🌟 organized by Industrie 2025!

🗓️ May 9 at the CAMPUSSAAL KULTUR + KONGRESSE ⏩ Program: http://ow.ly/huRW50ObiqO

DISCOVER

👔 Industry 4.0 community
🤝 300 participants from the manufacturing industry
👋 25 exhibitors at the expert expo
💡 Keynote speaker Thomas H. Zurbuchen, Head of Science NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration until the end of 2022
⚡ Learnings on digitalization, data, and innovation for the industry
✅ Reality check on Industry 4.0 cases from the ten editions of "Industrieforum 2025."

💭🤔🧠 Roundtable, success stories, networking 💼

🎯 Come by and get inspired! We look forward to meeting you: http://ow.ly/CFVW50ObiqN

10. Industrieforum 2025 | 9. Mai 2023 Die Schweizer Netzwerk-Plattform für Industrie 4.0. Industrie 2025 ist die Initiative mit dem Ziel, die digitale Transformation auf dem Werkplatz Schweiz voranzutreiben. Sie führt Anspruchsgruppen zusammen, strukturiert und vertieft vorhandenes Wissen und Erfahrungen und stellt diese frei zur Verf...

🔆 Join CSEM for the 11th edition, the “Metallization and Interconnection Workshop for Crystalline Solar Cells (MIW),” a leading event for knowledge sharing and networking in the !

Where and when, you ask? May 8 – 9 in beautiful Neuchâtel, CH. 🏰

Don’t miss out on a rich education program featuring 100 participants and hear from two of our experts!

Register now to secure your spot and be a part of this exciting event:
👉 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-c2YAC 👈 👈

Registration - Metallization and Interconnection Workshop Online Ticket Shop Please use our online ticket store below to register for the workshop. During registration you will be asked for your personal data, your participation in the side events and your food preferences. Payment is possible by credit card, iDeal, Bancontact or Paypal. An electronic tick...

🫄Let's make the vision of healthcare professionals for all parents and their babies a reality!

⚕️ Since 2019, CSEM and the Women's Clinic of the University Hospital of Bern (Insel Gruppe) have been researching how our cooperative technology can meet the requirements of modern, convenient prenatal care for all individuals.

💡 The first idea is to make a for remote patient monitoring that carries a set of small, 'smart' and connected dry electrodes to make care more comfortable for all parents. The new system also aims to make it quicker and easier for healthcare professionals to begin monitoring their patients.

💡 The second idea is to make an -based expert system to support clinicians’ cardiotocograph (CTG) data interpretation.

🫶 Join us in revolutionizing prenatal care ➡️ read all about this collaboration: http://ow.ly/8EAu50NRmFF

Automated monitoring during pregnancy and birth CSEM and the Women's Clinic of the University Hospital of Bern (Inselspital) are streamlining prenatal care and continuous monitoring for pregnancy and birth by utilizing wearable smart dry electrodes and artificial intelligence (AI).

💥📰 Hot off the press, CSEM’s “Scientific & Technical Report 2022” is here! Discover the cutting-edge work we’ve been up to in , , , and more ✨.

👏🤝 Special thanks to all our collaborators for their invaluable contribution to this report!

➡️ You can check out the FULL REPORT here: https://lnkd.in/edKedm3B

🥼🧪 Get ready for an epic event! Join CSEM at the SWISS BIOTECH DAYS in Basel in Booth #55!!

🧫 Our team of experts is gearing up to showcase our cutting-edge, next-generation solutions for diagnostics, bioprocess monitoring & automation, in vitro models, and custom AI. 👩‍💻

🕵️ But wait, there’s more! We’re proud to announce that in collaboration with the Swiss Biotech, Biotechnet Switzerland, and Toolpoint for Lab Science, our experts will be moderating two exciting panels:

1️⃣ Powering Precision Medicine Using Multi-Level Data
2️⃣ Lab Automation and Diagnostics Beyond 2030

💼🤝 This is a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, learn about the latest advancements, and explore future trends in biotech. Don’t miss out!

See you in Basel! 👋

Swiss Biotech Days – 24-25 April 2023

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Home - Swiss Biotech Day The Swiss Biotech Day has become one of the leading biotechnology conferences in Europe and a fixed date in the community’s calendar. In 2022, the conference highlighted the impressive growth of the Swiss biotech industry and presented an exciting program with ideal networking opportunities for ov...

🤔❓ Did you know that CSEM is part of the rapidly growing tinyML Foundation community and that we participated in an event organized by Logitech last week?

✨🧠 Our group aims to raise awareness of "tinyML" while bringing together research and industry to develop for and -operated devices.

💡 At our last meeting, Engin Turetken, Vison and AI expert at CSEM presented our research on low-power face and emotion recognition at the edge.

You can meet us and the other members of the Swiss TinyML community (Synthara AG, SynSense, ETH Zürich + Logitech & CSEM) at TinyML events to learn about the latest developments in the field. Stay tuned for the next event, June 29 🙋‍♂️: http://ow.ly/RyCe50NHORS

Let's drive innovation in tinyML together!

tiny ML Enabling ultra-low Power ML at the edge-Switzerland (Zürich, Switzerland) We are excited to announce one more group joining fast growing Global tinyML Community.• What is the purpose of the group?To spread the word and educate the industry on "tinyML" (broadly defined as ma

🚀 Celebrate the with CSEM! Did you know that our space expertise paved the way for wearable medical devices on Earth?

Our work in the 90s led to the development of the Long-Term-Monitoring Survey for the ESA - European Space Agency, which allowed us to remotely monitor astronauts' vital signs in harsh conditions 🧑‍🚀.

💡 Today, 20 years later, we continue to innovate and create smart medical technologies backed by , , and .

Interested in our wearable solutions? Check out our newest technologies – smaller, smarter, better connected, and more efficient 🌐🌍. Let’s take healthcare to new heights!

💫 Uncover the story: https://www.csem.ch/news/from-technologies-initially-developed-for-astronauts-to-everyday-medical-wearables

From technologies initially developed for astronauts to everyday medical wearables More than 20 years ago, CSEM started developing technologies to remotely measure vital signs of astronauts and laid the foundation for wearable medical devices.

👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ CSEM has been committed to ‘Health for all’ for 20 years, developing technologies for better healthcare. From medical wearables to AI, we aim to improve patients’ quality of life and make new treatments accessible to all. Join us celebrating 2023! 🌍

💡 Learn all about the innovative healthcare technologies we develop here at CSEM: https://www.csem.ch/fr/actualites/csem-has-been-committed-to-health-for-all-for-20-years/

CSEM has been committed to “Health For All” for 20 years On World Health Day 2023, take a look at a selection of projects dedicated to this year's theme. CSEM technologies aim to improve the patients’ health and make new treatments accessible to all.

🎉 Big news for the healthcare industry! CSEM and the Schweizer Paraplegiker-Stiftung have teamed up to develop a game-changing, medical-grade, 3D-printed cushion for wheelchair users.👩‍🦽

👝 This innovative cushion is breathable, washable, and fully customizable to provide ultimate comfort while helping prevent pressure injuries and enhance the quality of life of persons who use a wheelchair.

And the best part? 🔥 We are actively seeking a partner to commercialize this amazing product further. 🤝 Do you want to be part of the solution? Contact us to learn more.

Discover the story: https://www.csem.ch/fr/actualites/making-life-more-comfortable-for-wheelchair-using-individuals-with-a-3d-printed-medical-grade-cushion/

Making life more comfortable for wheelchair-using individuals with a 3D-printed medical-grade cushion The Swiss Paraplegic Foundation (SPS) and CSEM have developed a 3D-printed, medical-grade seat cushion to prevent pressure injuries. The cushion is breathable, washable, and digitally customizable.

🌎🌌 Ready for an out-of-this-world experience? Explore the new exhibition "Traces of life. Earth! Mars?" ("Traces de vie. Terre ! Mars ?") at the Jardin botanique de Neuchâtel, CH. Discover the fascinating world : the science that uncovers the secrets of life's emergence on Earth and the planets surrounding it.

✨🔴 Get a sneak peek of the mission’s rover and drilling robot that will search for fossil traces on the Red Planet. The mission is planned to launch in 2028.

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📸👾 Don’t miss the chance to see in virtual reality the ExoMars rover’s Close-UP Imager - CLUPI. This miniaturized camera was created to take close-up and high-res color photographs of Mars’ soils and rock samples.

DID YOU KNOW? 🤔

✨ CLUPI was designed by the astrophysicist Jean-Luc Josset, director of the Space Exploration Institute in Neuchâtel and was built by CSEM’s "Scientific Instrumentation" group and teams from Thales Alenia Space, FISBA & Petitpierre SA.

📅 26 March - 3 December 2023
📌 Jardin Botanique de Neuchâtel
👉 http://ow.ly/csFb50Nw0QE

👉CLUPI: ExoMars – Clupi – Space Exploration Institute (http://ow.ly/I5aI50Nw0tn)
👉ESA - European Space Agency’s ExoMars: http:ESA - European Space Agencyexomars

👏 Great news! ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) has just welcomed CSEM to its consortium for materials data and standardization (CMDS).

🦾 Together with other members of the CMDS consortium, CSEM will be able to accelerate (AM) industrial uptake and work closely with stakeholders in AM value chain 🌐.

We’re particularly excited about the two process workstreams that we’ll be part of:

✴️ Laser powder bed fusion
✳️ Binder jetting technology

These workstreams hyper-focus on defining and executing projects to generate high-pedigree AM materials data of interest!

👀 Want to know more about why this membership is so important? http://ow.ly/Q0sv50NuuJG

🤝 Many thanks to ASTM International for making this membership possible. We’re beyond excited to start working on some truly fabulous projects together!

CSEM joins a key consortium of ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence CSEM has joined the ASTM International Consortium for Materials Data and Standardisation (CMDS) initiative, which is being run through the ASTM Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE).

👋 Get ready for an unforgettable day at the 17th ! We're excited to announce that three of our top experts will be waiting for you at booth 18! Mar. 29 in Toulouse, FR.

⚙️🔬 They'll present our latest developments for high-precision mechanisms and additive manufacturing in scientific instrumentation and answer all your questions. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about our innovative solutions and how they can help you achieve your goals!

👉 Here's what else you can look forward to:

🤔 9:20 - Damping of flexure blades based on bi-material additive manufacturing: an opportunity for new damper topologies?

🚀🌍 11:25 - 3D printed pipes, including sensors and heaters for thermal management systems in space and on earth

⚙️ 12:15 - Additively manufactured flexible pivots for cryo application

🌌 17:10 - Laser powder bed fusion of high-stiffness titanium-based metal matrix composite for space applications

💡 So come on down to Booth 18 and join CSEM for an exciting and informative day! 💭 Remember to connect with us before the event with your inquiry: [email protected]

See you in Toulouse!

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Welcome - EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON SPACECRAFT STRUCTURES, MATERIALS AND ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING 17th ECSSMET European Conference on Spacecraft Structures Materials and Environmental Testing Almost 250 submitted abstracts from more than 25 countries (Europe, America, Asia, Oceania)! Welcome The “European Conference on Spacecraft Structures, Materials and Environmental Testing” aims to promo...

👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 Are you a biotech enthusiast looking for the latest advancements in the industry? Then come and join CSEM during in Basel 🧪!

📌 CSEM is pleased to be part of the Swiss Biotech Pavilion organized by Switzerland Global Enterprise. Visit us and discover next-generation tools for diagnostics, bioprocess monitoring automation, in vitro models and custom AI.

✨ Two of our tools for life sciences experts will be there to present our latest innovations in cell technology, biomonitoring, lab automation and AI.

👋 We can't wait to connect with you. See you in Basel!

🌍 BIO-EUROPE SPRING 📅 20-22 Mar.

👉: http://ow.ly/y8fQ50NjKUw

🔋 CSEM next: “Solid-state batteries: A revolution with enormous opportunities” returned to Alpnach yesterday in front of a packed crowd 🙌. CSEM is proud to be driving developments in battery technologies, primarily through our NEW Battery Innovation Hub in Neuchâtel, CH.

🌿💡 We conduct cutting-edge research and development on battery components such as -metal and solid polymer electrolytes based on processes for the next generation of solid-state batteries to help accelerate the transition towards a more and future.

🔎 Although the event has ended, if you’re interested in learning more about CSEM’s Battery Innovation Hub and staying up-to-date with its latest developments, follow us on LinkedIn: http://ow.ly/ZjwY50NiBe3
OR
check out our subsequent events: http://ow.ly/n3cO50NiBe2

👉 About the hub: http://ow.ly/n4a750NiBe5

ITZ InnovationsTransfer Zentralschweiz, BCN

⌛ 1 week to go! We're thrilled to share that the Tech4Eva opening ceremony will take place on Mar. 14, where they'll also announce the program fellows for 2023!

💡🏃‍♀️ Tech4Eva brings together from different sectors to focus on developing technology solutions for women's health. This initiative aims to overcome gender bias and develop innovative technologies that empower women and improve their lives.

⚡ CSEM is proud to contribute to Tech4Eva by bringing our expertise and in development to the table. We believe that by working together we can develop breakthrough technologies that positively impact women's health and well-being.

🙋‍♀️ Let's work together to create a world where women can access the best healthcare technologies.

👉 Visit: http://ow.ly/4vlt50N9kPX
👉 Registration link: http://ow.ly/IpaP50N9kPY

EPFL Innovation Park, Groupe Mutuel, Roche

Tech4Eva Opening Ceremony 2023 EPFL Innovation Park, Groupe Mutuel & Roche invite you to the 2023 opening ceremony - Tech4Eva on March 14, 2023 at Roche

✨ CSEM is a proud technology partner of the upcoming FORWARD forum, Mar. 10. organized by Le Temps and EPFL at the SwissTech Convention Center in Lausanne. Find us on our pop-up stand!

🔎 The FORWARD forum is an incredible opportunity to explore life as an SME. As Switzerland's leading technology innovation center, we are pleased to participate in this exciting event!

🙌 CSEM is committed to driving technological advances for the benefit of society. We believe that working together can accelerate innovation and create a better future for all.

👍 If you're attending FORWARD, be sure to stop by our booth to learn about our latest research and innovation projects.

👉 Let’s discuss how we can work together. Book your 1:1 appointment today: https://www.forumforward.ch/edition-2023/fr/partner/38977756-2343-4f88-96e1-0fbb027fa988

🤩 Exciting news! CSEM will be at booth #1256 during , Feb 25 - Mar 1, in San Diego, USA! We'll be showcasing our latest innovations in cell technologies, biomonitoring, lab automation, and AI.

⭐ Special Highlights ⭐

🩸 Novel CNT-based glucose sensor for cell culture monitoring, in collaboration with Maracells
🌠 World's first non-invasive flow sensor for microfluidics NIFS, co-developed with Fluigent
🥼 Pulsation-Fee Miniature Pump PFM, made together with maxon
🧫 Multi-channel SmartLID for parallel sampling in 3D cell cultures, created with InSphero AG
🌊 Contactless pressure sensor for syringe pumps, jointly developed with Flucteo

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👍 Our experts are there to answer all your questions!

🚩 Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the future of life sciences engineering and how our solutions can benefit your research and help you achieve your goals.

👉 SLAS2023: http://ow.ly/vQwu50MWIqL

CSEM is not only about innovation, it’s also about love.

On this Valentine's Day, we reveal 5 of the reasons why we love working with our employees:

❤️ Their passion. Our employees love what they do, and it shows. Every day they get up and give their best to satisfy our customers.

❤️ Their energy. Their ability to keep moving forward, learning, and improving without running out of steam is admirable.

❤️ Their motivation. It's amazing to see them constantly setting the bar high and then exceeding their goals.

❤️ Their resilience. Although failure is part of the success process in our field, their tenacity is inspiring.

❤️ Their selflessness. They seem to talk in data and evidence, but in reality, their vision is human-centred. Their main goal is to provide solutions to make the world a better place.

Confucius said: "Choose a job you love, and you will not have to work a day in your life". At CSEM we have made this choice based on love.

Thank you !