All the high-quality advantages of Switzerland, but with greater affordability In Northeastern Switzerland, bordering Zurich and within St.GallenBodenseeArea, lies the canton of Thurgau, one of the most cost-efficient business locations in the Swiss Confederation. The canton respects its agricultural history and capitalizes on its location in one of Europe’s strongest economic regions. Excellent transport links […]

Zurich is quickly becoming one of Europe’s leading information technology hubs Rising demand for online services has driven new large-scale investments in data center infrastructure around the world, and generated the need for additional sophisticated cloud services. Several global hubs have continuously developed to meet evolving requirements. Switzerland is becoming increasingly interesting as a cloud […]

Impact investing, blockchain, fintech, and cryptocurrencies The Swiss financial services sector continues to evolve as a new wave of financial institutions and trends are transforming the field. In addition to the adaptation of traditional Swiss financial services now ensuring transparency at the forefront, there has been a surge in socially responsible investing, blockchain technology, fintech, […]

Swiss technology continues to improve safety in pharmaceutical production The manufacturing of pharmaceuticals is a complex and high-stakes undertaking. Patient safety and product quality are of paramount importance. To mitigate manufacturing risks and improve safety, pharmaceutical manufacturers are opting for isolators instead of classic cleanrooms for aseptic production activities such as filling and formulation. An […]

Innovative solutions foster new frontiers in digitalization, automation and sustainability Consumers worldwide have been challenging major corporations to “go green” and become more sustainable. The increasing pressure from influencers has encouraged major global brands to collaborate with their trusted suppliers and create sustainable products to reduce their companies’ environmental footprint. Through large investments in R&D, […]

The ambitious growth plans of Aebi Schmidt Group The global powerhouse Aebi Schmidt Group sprang from humble beginnings in 1883 as a mechanical workshop in Burgdorf, Switzerland. Nearly 140 years later, Aebi Schmidt is now a leader in smart product systems and services for the treatment of mission-critical infrastructural and agricultural areas. Throughout the years, […]

Environmental concerns are likely to return to the top of the USA’s political agenda following the election of Joe Biden as president. Biden pledged the USA would re-enter the Paris Climate Agreement, the global pact forged five years ago among nearly 200 nations to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, on “Day One” of […]

Ancient legends from the 6th-century may shed light on coffee’s origins. As folklore would have us believe, Ethiopian goat herder Kaldi first noticed the benefits of coffee beans after his herd consumed coffee berries and became exceptionally energetic. News quickly spread regarding the beans, and various concoctions began to spread across the globe. Techniques for […]

The Future of Manufacturing, Digitalization and Automation Industry 4.0 technologies were on the rise prior to the unprecedented impact of COVID-19. The crisis has accelerated long-established trends towards automation and data exchange in manufacturing, and rapidly pushed companies to adapt and evolve at a record pace. Factories, in particular, have been hotbeds of COVID-19 outbreaks, […]

Few Americans recognize the name Oerlikon, yet millions benefit from the Swiss powerhouse’s innovative global technology and engineering solutions. Oerlikon is one of the leading providers of advanced materials, surface engineering, and polymer processing for the automotive, aerospace, energy, tooling, and additive manufacturing sectors. Every time an individual gets into a car or boards an […]